BitMEX’s Co-Founder Predicts Solana’s Surge Ahead of U.S. Elections
Arthur Hayes, the co-founder of BitMEX and CIO at Maelstrom, recently shared his insights on the Unchained podcast, highlighting Solana as a compelling investment option ahead of the upcoming U.S. elections.
He characterized Solana as a “high beta Bitcoin,” indicating that its high liquidity makes it poised for significant gains if Bitcoin experiences an upward trend.
With the elections approaching, Hayes emphasized that the true driver of digital asset performance will be the Federal Reserve’s decision regarding interest rates, expected on November 7. He argued that the election results are less significant compared to the broader implications of monetary policy decisions by the Fed.
Hayes expressed a preference for Solana over Ethereum, criticizing Ethereum for its sluggish performance and suggesting it needs a new narrative to reinvigorate investor sentiment. He noted that Solana is currently capturing investor interest, operates efficiently, and is likely to outperform Bitcoin during market rallies, while Ethereum remains more closely correlated to Bitcoin’s performance.
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Reflecting on Solana’s remarkable recovery—soaring from around seven dollars to over one hundred eighty dollars, particularly after the FTX fallout—Hayes underscored its potential for rapid value retention. He also discussed the regulatory landscape, expressing skepticism about meaningful advancements in cryptocurrency regulations regardless of political shifts.
In closing, Hayes advised investors to prioritize market fundamentals over political developments, which tend to have fleeting effects on the market. He reiterated the strategic advantage of focusing on high-beta assets like Solana, especially in anticipation of potential monetary easing.
Alexander Stefanov
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