Bitcoin to $250K? Arthur Hayes Makes Bold BTC Price Prediction

Cover image via U.Today Read U.TODAY on Google News Arthur Hayes, renowned crypto analyst and founder of the BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, has made a bold prediction regarding Bitcoin’s price trajectory. He forecasts that the leading cryptocurrency could surge to $110K before eventually targeting an ambitious $250K range. Advertisement The crypto trader and analyst also suggested that Bitcoin might retest the $76.5K price level, sparking mixed reactions among cryptocurrency enthusiasts, investors, and market participants. However, Hayes clarified that the probability of Bitcoin reaching $110K is higher, citing various macroeconomic factors. I bet $BTC hits $110k before it retests $76.5k. Y? The Fed is going from QT to QE for treasuries. And tariffs don’t matter cause “transitory inflation”. JAYPOW told me so. I’ll expound on that in my next essay, that’s the TLDR for your TikTok peanut brain. — Arthur Hayes (@CryptoHayes) March 24, 2025 Macroeconomic policies to drive BTC boom According to Arthur Hayes, macroeconomic policies will be the key catalyst for Bitcoin’s next major price surge. As of this report, Bitcoin (BTC) briefly crossed the $88K mark. Hayes predicts that the Federal Reserve will transition from Quantitative Tightening (QT) to Quantitative Easing (QE) for treasuries, a shift that could positively impact Bitcoin’s price. Advertisement This expectation is based on the fundamental relationship between monetary policy and asset valuations. Quantitative easing increases the money supply by enabling the Federal Reserve to buy government bonds and other assets, which tends to stimulate the economy and put upward pressure on asset prices. When liquidity in the financial system rises, capital often flows into risk assets like Bitcoin. HOT Stories Ripple CEO: US Is Finally Unlocked Top Bitcoin Critic Reveals 'Only Scenario' Where Crypto Doesn't Crash 1 Million Bitcoin Prediction Made by Max Keiser Is Cardano Still at Risk of Death Cross? On-Chain Data Shares Insight Related Wed, 02/05/2025 - 12:30 Fed Reserve Vice Chair's Statement Sparks Crypto Market Moves Tomiwabold Olajide Recent U.S. government tariff announcements have fueled investor uncertainty, leading to a sharp sell-off in risk assets, including Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. This has contributed to a general bearish sentiment within the crypto markets. However, Hayes downplayed the long-term impact of tariffs on Bitcoin’s price, stating that their effects are temporary and unlikely to be sustained. Bitcoin (BTC) open interest surpasses $32 billion On-chain data analytics provider CryptoQuant has reported that Bitcoin (BTC) open interest has surged past $32 billion. This increase coincides with Bitcoin’s recent price bounce, fueling excitement and increased risk appetite among crypto traders. BTC Market Alert: Leverage-driven pump “Open Interest (OI) hit record levels above $32B as BTC price surges near $87.5K. But here's the catch: High OI + Rapid Price Increase = Risk of Liquidation Cascades!” – By @IT_Tech_PL Full post ⤵️ https://t.co/BzEOKHgPLI pic.twitter.com/DHL0MGedSR — CryptoQuant.com (@cryptoquant_com) March 24, 2025 In the crypto market, Open Interest (OI) refers to the total number of outstanding derivative contracts that have not been settled or closed. It represents the total value of open positions at any given time. CryptoQuant has described the recent Bitcoin price surge as a “leverage-driven pump,” warning that the rapid increase in Open Interest poses an inherent risk of liquidation cascades if the market turns volatile. #Arthur Hayes #Bitcoin Price Prediction