Arthur Hayes: Bitcoin to Hit $100K While Crypto Crash Looms

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, has predicted that Bitcoin could surge to $100,000 and Ethereum might reach $3,000, citing weak global economic growth and a lack of credit creation among major economies.

He highlighted concerns surrounding the U.S. tariff bill, warning that its expiration in Q3 2025 could further stress the crypto market. Hayes posted on X:
“No major economy is creating enough credit to grow nominal GDP. So $BTC tests $100k, $ETH tests $3k.”

Despite his bullish outlook, Hayes liquidated over $13.35 million in digital assets, including 2,373 ETH ($8.32M), 7.76 million ENA ($4.62M), and 38.86B PEPE tokens ($415K). He executed these trades on Uniswap, Flowdesk, and Binance, while also channeling large USDC inflows into centralized exchanges.

Hayes has a history of tactical trading — recently purchasing $1.5 million in ENA tokens during a price dip. His current moves may reflect a defensive short-term strategy amid broader volatility.

Upcoming WebX Asia Conference in Tokyo
Hayes will delve deeper into these macroeconomic themes at the WebX Asia event in Tokyo on August 25, 2025. He plans to discuss derivatives trading, crypto trade policy, and regulatory risks that could shape the market. With rising uncertainty in crypto, this event may provide strategic insights for investors.