Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, delves into the anticipated bull run in crypto, the potential collapse of the traditional financial system, and his unique take on Bitcoin, Ethereum, shitcoins, and more. Take the Unchained 2023 survey!Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Pandora, Castbox, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform.As 2023 nears its end, the crypto community is abuzz with speculation: will the relentless crypto winter give way in 2024? Crypto OG Arthur Hayes is confident that crypto is on an upswing. According to Hayes, these market cycles are historically recurrent, indicating a potential bull run in the near future. In this episode, Hayes offers his insights on a range of compelling topics, from what he believes will be a resurgence of central bank money printing between 2024 and 2027 to the effect spot Bitcoin ETFs will have on crypto markets. He also shares his views on the post-FTX blockchain landscape, the dynamics of Ethereum and meme-coins, and why he thinks Tether won’t last. Show highlights:Why Arthur believes that central banks across the globe might resort to printing money again between 2024 and 2027Why he's anticipating a bull run in the crypto market within the next yearWhether the financial system established post-World War II is on the verge of a breakdownWhat Arthur recommends investors should do in the event of a spot Bitcoin ETF launchWhy he is confident that the launch of a Bitcoin ETF won't immediately lead to a massive surge in pricesHow, according to Arthur, the collapse of FTX actually validated the resilience of the blockchain ecosystemWhether the DCG crisis is likely to have a far-reaching impact on the crypto industryWhy Arthur maintains a bullish stance on ETH and the Ethereum ecosystem, despite labeling it a “shitcoin”Whether he sees the use of the Bitcoin blockchain for trading memecoins (BRC-20s) as problematicWhy Arthur thinks Tether's dominance will be challenged with the entry of major U.S. banks into the stablecoin marketWhy he firmly believes that AI systems will favor Bitcoin over traditional forms of moneyWhy, in Arthur's view, China may not aim to become the issuer of the global reserve currencyThe investment strategy of Arthur’s family office, MaelstromThank you to our sponsors!Arbitrum Foundation  |  Uniswap  |  Popcorn NetworkGuestArthur Hayes, CIO of Maelstrom.Previous appearances on Unchained:Arthur Hayes, Former Ethereum Skeptic, on Why the Merge Makes Him Bullish on ETH Arthur Hayes of Bitmex on Why Countries Will Turn to DigitalThe Chopping Block: Arthur Hayes on Why Crypto Needs to Ditch the BanksHow Crypto and Blockchain Technology Could Change Financial ServicesLinksMacroeconomicsCoinDesk: The Relationship Between Bitcoin and Interest Rates Is Breaking Down: Arthur HayesBad Gurl by Arthur HayesThe Periphery by Arthur HayesArthur Hayes’ tweet: “the U.S. banking crisis is back”Bitcoin ETFs and marketsForbes’ Billy Bambrough on Arthur Hayes’ hot ETF take - “If ETFs managed by TradFi asset managers are too successful, they will completely destroy Bitcoin.”Blockworks: Institutional custody of bitcoin could kill it, cautions HayesArthur’s tweet on cash or in-kind Bitcoin ETFsUnchained: Why the SEC May Want Cash Creation of Spot Bitcoin ETFsArthur’s meme on BlackRock SBF and FTXWhite Boy by Arthur HayesWhite Man by Arthur HayesNew York Magazine: The Original King of Crypto Is Back Arthur Hayes rubbed success in the Feds’ face and got busted. Now he’s returning to a shell-shocked industry.CZ and BinancePanda Power by Arthur HayesUnchained: How Binance Will Open All Its Activity to the U.S. GovernmentBinance to Pay $4.3B Penalty to Resolve U.S. DOJ Criminal Investigation; Changpeng Zhao Resigns, Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering ChargesEthereum, Solana, meme-coins:Hayes predicts SOL will go to $100, but also calls it “Sam-coin piece of dogshit L1 that at this point is just