Arthur Hayes Predicts Fed Influence Shift by 2026
- Trump’s potential Fed influence could impact crypto by 2026.
- Possible Bitcoin reserve as a political tool.
- Bessent’s role in expansionary credit policy forecasted.

Arthur Hayes warns that Donald Trump could potentially influence the Federal Reserve by 2026, affecting monetary policy and cryptocurrency markets.
Such influence may lead to increased money printing impacting Bitcoin and stablecoins, sparking concern among crypto investors.
Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX, suggests that a Trump presidency could significantly influence the Federal Reserve by 2026, impacting monetary policy and Bitcoin markets, based on public comments and strategic predictions.
Donald Trump may implement policies that strategically use Bitcoin, with Timothy Bessent as a key financial figure, potentially affecting crypto markets and US fiscal policy.
These actions could directly affect Bitcoin markets due to reserve implications, influencing US public policy and broader fiscal strategies.
Potential financial and political shifts could arise from these strategies, affecting inflation dynamics and market confidence.
Historical trends in quantitative easing illustrate possible outcomes, as past monetary expansions have often bolstered digital assets like Bitcoin, offering insights into future market responses.
βHe [Trump] sees it as political posturing and a way to woo crypto voters ahead of the 2026 midterms while doing the bare minimum to keep inflation under control.β β Arthur Hayes, CIO, Maelstrom Fund: source