Arthur Hayes: US policy on Venezuela will fuel BTC rally

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes predicts that U.S. attempts to control Venezuela will lead to increased dollar printing, ultimately driving up the price of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. In a recent blog post, Hayes argued that the Trump administration will aim to suppress oil prices while stimulating the economy to secure victories in the 2026 midterm and 2028 presidential elections. He stated that this strategy would necessitate a massive supply of dollars, and as long as unlimited money printing continues, BTC is bound to rise. Hayes also noted that deepening leverage within the fiat system will lead investors to seek BTC as a store of value. Regarding his own strategy, Hayes revealed he is focusing on altcoins, having recently sold BTC to increase his holdings in privacy coins like Zcash (ZEC) and sold ETH to invest in DeFi assets. He believes the privacy sector will gain significant attention this year and advised investors to focus on technical analysis and liquidity indicators rather than getting caught up in geopolitical complexities.