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BitMEX Co-Founder Predicts AI Bubble Crash and a Rip-Roaring Bitcoin Bull Market
BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes said the artificial‑intelligence sector is likely to experience a large correction, which he believes could set the stage for the next strong rise in Bitcoin's price.
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What happened
BitMEX co‑founder Arthur Hayes said the artificial‑intelligence sector is likely to experience a large correction, which he believes could set the stage for the next strong rise in Bitcoin’s price.
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Global impact / market context
A correction in AI could shift investor attention and capital back to cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, potentially boosting demand and price. This view links two high‑profile markets, influencing how investors allocate funds.
Analyst inference
Bitcoin has recently traded in a range while AI‑related stocks and tokens have surged, creating speculation about a bubble. If AI valuations fall, investors may look for alternative stores of value, giving Bitcoin a rally opportunity.
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What to watch
- Signs of a sharp decline in AI equity or token valuations, such as large sell‑offs or negative earnings reports, which could trigger a shift toward Bitcoin. Analyst inference
- Bitcoin price movements following any major AI market correction, especially if Bitcoin breaks above recent resistance levels, indicating significant renewed buying interest. Analyst inference
- Changes in institutional fund allocations from AI‑focused assets to crypto‑related funds, which would affect liquidity (meaning how easily Bitcoin can be bought or sold) and price support for Bitcoin. Analyst inference
Affected assets
- USDT — Tether
- BTC — Bitcoin
- USDC — USD Coin
- BTCUSD — Bitcoin USD (BTCFi)
- TUSD — TrueUSD