Arthur Hayes Reveals 90% of His Net Worth Is in Bitcoin

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has revealed that over 90% of his personal wealth remains tied to Bitcoin. But surprisingly, he won’t buy more right now. However, he also said the market may stay unstable due to global tensions and future money printing.

In addition to this, he has expressed a stronger relative interest in selective altcoins like Zcash and Hyperliquid.

Arthur Hayes Keeps 90% Wealth in Bitcoin

In a recent interview with Anthony Pompliano, Arthur Hayes confirmed that more than 90% of his total net worth is currently held in Bitcoin.

When Pompliano asked him directly about his portfolio, Hayes did not shy away; he said it plainly,

“I think probably 90% of my net worth is Bitcoin.”

And further, when Pompliano asked what he does when the price swings wildly?

He says nothing. He simply does not react because he got into Bitcoin very early, and his cost basis is extremely low, the day-to-day price movement does not shake him.

Hayes noted that the kind of calm only comes when you have been in the game long enough to stop being scared of the noise.

Hayes: Won’t Buy More Bitcoin Right Now

Despite holding most of his wealth in Bitcoin, Hayes made it clear he would not put fresh money into it today. His reason is straightforward. He is still waiting for what he calls a big “money printing” event, a major moment when central banks flood the market with fresh liquidity.

Until that happens, he believes rushing into Bitcoin with new capital is not the smartest move.

Two Altcoins Hayes Is Most Bullish On

While Hayes is cautious about adding more Bitcoin, he is actively watching the altcoin market for faster-moving opportunities.

Out of everything available, he said Zcash and Hyperliquid are the two altcoins he is most bullish on right now.

In his view, these assets carry stronger short-term upside compared to Bitcoin at current levels, making them more attractive for deploying new capital in the near term.

How the US-Iran Conflict Could Impact Bitcoin Price

Beyond his portfolio view, Hayes also talked about global economic conditions. He said ongoing tensions, including the U.S.–Iran situation.

He warned that money may shift to safe assets like gold, which could pressure Bitcoin in the short term.

He added Bitcoin could reach $80,000–$90,000 if central banks add more liquidity, but said it is not a strong, aggressive buy zone right now.

As of now, Bitcoin is currently trading near $75,000, up about 5% in the past week.