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Arthur Hayes says Bitcoin’s bull market has already started, arguing that a new wave of dollar and yuan liquidity tied to AI spending, wartime policy and infrastructure rearmament could push BTC back to $126,000. In his May 12 essay, “The Butterfly Touch,” the BitMEX co-founder and Maelstrom chief investment officer framed crypto’s next leg higher as a macro liquidity trade rather than a narrow digital-asset story. His central claim is that governments and banks in the US and China are being pushed toward looser credit conditions by three overlapping forces: the AI arms race, military escalation, and a global shift away from just-in-time supply chains. “The bull market began in earnest when the US attacked Iran on February 28th,” Hayes wrote, tying Bitcoin’s recent outperformance to what he sees as the start of a new political regime for money creation. Hayes Points To AI, War And Fiat Expansion Hayes argued that AI infrastructure spending has become a national-security priority in bot
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Eight Satoshi-era wallets moved 10,000 Bitcoin each in July last year, triggering waves of speculation across crypto markets. Now, another old wallet has come back to life — and traders are watching closely. Related Reading: Swiss Bitcoin Reserve Effort Withdrawn After Resistance From Central Bank A Long Wait Ends On Sunday, a Bitcoin address that had not seen any activity since November 2013 suddenly moved its entire holdings to a new wallet. Blockchain tracking service Whale Alert detected the transfer at around 19:16 UTC. The coins, worth roughly $40 billion at current prices, had been sitting untouched for more than a decade. Back when they were first acquired, Bitcoin traded at a fraction of what it does today. The sending address — 1KAA8GGhVjjUjVTz1HKAjCyGN…. — transferred the funds to bc1qm6m6d33d02edr0k8yj9jgt027zl6d….. No one has publicly claimed ownership of the original wallet. No explanation for the move has been offered either. 💤 💤 💤 💤 💤 A dormant address containing 5
The sanctions could strain US-China relations, impact global oil markets, and intensify geopolitical tensions surrounding Iran's nuclear activities. The post US sanctions twelve entities for sales of Iranian oil to China appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Horticulturalists express alarm after award-winning Matt Keightley launches app that can automate designs With glasses of champagne sipped among the peonies, Chelsea flower show is generally a friendly and genteel occasion. But this year, the secateurs have been drawn as gardeners clash over the use of AI in designing the exhibits. Matt Keightley, an award-winning designer who has created gardens for figures including Prince Harry, is using artificial intelligence to design his garden for the prestigious show, held at the Royal Hospital gardens in Chelsea, London, next week. Continue reading...
Bitcoin is holding above $80,000 after weeks of bullish price action that has carried it significantly above the lows that defined the worst of the February and March correction. The recovery has been sustained and the price is constructive — but an Arab Chain report has identified a shift in miner behavior that adds a […]
Geopolitical tensions and energy disruptions may drive investors towards Bitcoin and silver as inflation hedges, impacting global markets. The post Strait of Hormuz closure boosts Bitcoin, silver appeal amid inflation fears appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The summit could redefine US-China tech relations, potentially boosting crypto adoption and investment if digital assets are prioritized. The post Donald Trump to visit China with 16 CEOs including Elon Musk and Tim Cook appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Hayes said military spending and the prioritization of AI infrastructure over US Treasurys and equities will lead to further fiat printing and benefit crypto.
