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Reclaim Control of Your Life Today Reboot Your Brain in 7 Days: Start Your 7 Day Free Trial Now! → The episode is sponsored by Aura. You can try Aura for free for two weeks at The Smart, Simple Way To Stay Safe Online. Has a World War III like event already been set in motion? You’re likely already on alert and looking closely at money-printing, rising inflation, the potential banking crisis, the massive amount of debts at the country and consumer levels. Today’s episode is an opportunity to gather knowledge and understanding about what’s happening right now so that you can devise the best strategy to survive financial collapse. Arthur Hayes, a brilliant macro-investor and entrepreneur is joining me to expose the signs of an impending financial crisis that will be detrimental for people caught off guard. We’re going to explore why political instability is a greater concern, what it’s the biggest predictor of, and why energy is the anchor no one is talking about, and exactly what you’ll need to know that is leading to even greater inflation. Meet Arthur Hayes, the unflinching co-founder of BitMEX and a pivotal figure in the crypto world, known for his controversial yet insightful perspectives. You’re going to need to lean into this episode as this financial maverick tackles the daunting challenges of inflation, massive debt, and looming banking crises with candor and astute acumen. Stay tuned and discover the big disturbance Arthur sees on the horizon over the next 3 to 6 months, and why he says that Japan is the more successful version of China. Show Notes: (00:03:44) Rich countries' population decline and looming market disturbances. (00:13:46) Intellectual disdain for communism and US's Eurasian resource goals. (00:26:24) Our missed nuclear chance in an oil-dependent world. (00:31:51) Indonesia's nickel strategy and global trade inequalities. (00:46:20) The risks of selling low-interest bonds prematurely. (00:55:39) Real estate lending's decline and bank stability concerns. (01:05:53) Global debt's impact on long-term bond choices. (01:19:57) Profiting from low-risk investments in any market. (01:22:26) Navigating volatile assets with short-term cash safety. (01:39:24) Predicting a stable economy vs. potential extremes. (01:46:20) Long-term AI and crypto investments aiming for 2025 liquidity. (01:56:32) US's self-sufficiency vs. global dollar protection. (02:13:28) Crypto's resilience amidst crises and fraud. (02:24:07) Centralized influences on Bitcoin's principles. (02:25:36) Balancing Bitcoin's core values with mainstream demands. (02:37:38) Economic collapse concerns. Arthur Hayes Quotes: “Every time we’ve had a financial crisis over the last 80 years, [...] the government rushes in and they essentially destroy some part of the free market because they want to save the system.” “We’ve proven over thousands of years of human history that printing money is not growth…” “The problem is when inflation shows up, it’s when you exhaust the cheap labor, when you exhaust the cheap energy…” About Arthur Hayes: Arthur Hayes is the CIO of Maelstrom, a family office that invests across the crypto ecosystem. He is also the co-founder of BitMEX – the first crypto unicorn. Prior to entering the crypto industry, he worked as a trader in the capital markets divisions of Deutsche Bank and Citibank. Arthur holds a Bachelors of Economics from the Wharton School of Business. He has appeared on major business news networks including Bloomberg and CNBC. He is active on X (@cryptohayes) and releases a monthly newsletter (Crypto Trader Digest) read by thousands of investors globally. Follow on Instagram | Medium | Substack | X About Maelstrom: Maelstrom is an investment fund focused on digital assets. It is managed by the family office of Arthur Hayes (co-founder, BitMEX). The fund’s mandate is to build a portfolio of infrastructure companies that will serve as the foundation of the next wave of trustless decentralization. Website: Follow on Linkedin | X | YouTube Maelstrom Communications Contact pr@
