Arthur Hayes Encourages Crypto Buying Amid Easing US-China Trade Tensions

Market Optimism Grows

In light of recent developments between the United States and China, cryptocurrency analysts are expressing a renewed sense of optimism. Arthur Hayes, the Chief Investment Officer of Maelstrom, recently urged traders to "buy everything" as easing trade tensions potentially pave the way for favorable market conditions. Market sentiment is bolstered further by recent tariff negotiations in Geneva, where both countries announced significant cuts to existing tariffs.

Tariff Reductions Announced

According to a White House statement, U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports were reduced from 145% to 30%, while Chinese tariffs on U.S. goods were cut from 125% to 10%. These changes, effective May 14 and set to last for 90 days, are expected to relieve inflationary pressures and enhance global liquidity, which are both positive factors for cryptocurrency markets.

Dr. Kirill Kretov, a senior automation expert at CoinPanel, pointed out that the cooling of trade tensions creates a "risk-on environment" that is typically bullish for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. "Lower tariffs ease inflationary pressures and improve global liquidity conditions," he stated.

With this backdrop, analysts expect upward price movements for Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) over the remainder of 2025, with some projections suggesting that BTC could reach prices as high as $200,000. ## American Bitcoin Plans Nasdaq Debut

Adding to the excitement in the cryptocurrency world, American Bitcoin—a subsidiary of the Canadian bitcoin mining firm Hut 8, which is backed by the Trump family’s American Data Centers—has announced plans to go public through a merger with Gryphon Digital. The stock-for-stock transaction will see American Bitcoin shareholders retaining approximately 98% ownership of the newly formed entity, which will trade under the ticker symbol ABTC on Nasdaq starting in the third quarter of 2025. Hut 8 CEO Asher Genoot commented on the merger, stating, "This transaction marks the next step in scaling American Bitcoin as a purpose-built vehicle for low-cost bitcoin accumulation at scale." The firm aims to provide efficient processing and infrastructure solutions for bitcoin miners.

Corporate Accumulation of Bitcoin

In addition to American Bitcoin’s announcement, other corporate entities are increasing their Bitcoin accumulation. Strategy, a blockchain-focused firm, recently made headlines by purchasing 13,390 BTC, pushing its total holdings to 568,840 BTC—over 2.7% of the global Bitcoin supply.

Similarly, Metaplanet has surpassed El Salvador in Bitcoin holdings by acquiring 1,241 BTC, thereby advancing towards its goal of amassing 10,000 BTC by the end of 2025. The firm is pursuing a strategy of bond-financed accumulation.

Meanwhile, David Bailey’s holding company, Nakamoto, plans to merge with healthcare firm KindlyMD in a move intended to raise $710 million for its own Bitcoin treasury strategy.

Stablecoin Developments

On the stablecoin front, the Global Dollar Network—a consortium that includes major players like Paxos, Robinhood, and Kraken—announced the addition of 19 new members focusing on the adoption of the Solana-based USDG stablecoin. This initiative distinguishes USDG from traditional stablecoins by offering participants a share of reserve yield, encouraging more decentralized profit distribution.

Currently, USDG has a total supply of $285 million and is set to comply with upcoming financial regulations in Singapore, with expansion plans into other blockchains on the horizon. As U.S. regulatory frameworks continue to evolve, interest from major financial institutions in joining stablecoin initiatives is anticipated to grow.

Conclusion

This string of developments reflects a broader positive sentiment in the cryptocurrency markets, as both macroeconomic factors and corporate strategies align favorably. With significant price movements expected and promising corporate mergers on the horizon, the coming months will be critical for investors and market participants alike.

Upcoming Events

The financial community will be keeping a close eye on the U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data, which is set to be released Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. ET, as well as remarks from Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey scheduled for 11 a.m.

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