As we close out the year and head into the holidays, we’re revisiting some of the most impactful conversations from Wealthion in 2025. Whether you’re watching for the first time or revisiting it with fresh perspective, we hope you enjoy. All the best for a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year! 💡Concerned about Markets? Get a free portfolio review with Wealthion’s endorsed financial advisors at https://bit.ly/41gmWka The money printer isn’t stopping, and Arthur Hayes says that means Bitcoin and DeFi are only just getting started. In this in-depth interview hosted by CoinFund’s Chris Perkins, the BitMEX Co-Founder and renowned macro thinker, shares why he’s fully invested in crypto, why Bitcoin is still the best asset in history, and how U.S. policy could drive a $25 trillion stablecoin boom. Hayes breaks down: - Powell vs. Trump: why politics, not economics, will dictate Fed policy. - How endless money printing will fuel Bitcoin’s next major surge. - Why stablecoins could become the ultimate U.S. weapon, and reshape global finance. - The coming trillion-dollar explosion in DeFi and his favorite projects now. - Ethereum vs. Solana: what it will take to win the Layer 1 battle. - The rise of digital asset corporations (DACs) and passive index flows. - Why U.S. derivatives markets may never catch up to offshore exchanges. If you want to understand the forces that will shape the next crypto bull run, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. 💡Hard Assets Alliance - The Best Way to Invest in Gold and Silver: https://www.hardassetsalliance.com/?aff=WTH Original Date of Release: August 19, 2025 Chapters: 0:59 - From Citi to BitMEX: Can You Unpack Your Journey? 2:14 - What Lit the Fuse—What’s Your Core Crypto Thesis? 4:52 - Near-Term Macro: What Do You Expect From Powell? 7:37 - Positioning Check: Are You Risk-Off Right Now? 9:46 - ⭐️Wealthion Golden Nugget: “Genius Act” & Stablecoins: Are We About to Dollarize the World? 17:39 - Bottom Line: Is That Massively Bullish for Crypto? 19:01 - Your Picks: Which DeFi Protocols Look Best Today? 24:22 - Solana vs. Ethereum: Where Does SOL Go From Here? 26:43 - DATs/DACs: How Does the Digital-Asset-Treasury Story Play Out? 29:41 - Index Inclusion Race: How Many Winners Per Token—and Why the Premium? 32:26 - U.S. Derivatives: How Will Futures & Swaps Evolve? 35:16 - Perps vs. Listed Futures: Which Market Wins in the U.S.? 37:05 - Catalysts Ahead: What Are You Watching Next? Find more about Arthur Hayes: - X - https://x.com/CryptoHayes - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-hayes-b493b42/ - IG - https://www.instagram.com/cryptohayes/ - Substack - https://cryptohayes.substack.com/ Connect with us online: Website: https://www.wealthion.com X: https://www.x.com/wealthion Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealthionofficial/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/wealthion/ ________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT NOTE: The information, opinions, and insights expressed by our guests do not necessarily reflect the views of Wealthion. They are intended to provide a diverse perspective on the economy, investing, and other relevant topics to enrich your understanding of these complex fields. While we value and appreciate the insights shared by our esteemed guests, they are to be viewed as personal opinions and not as investment advice or recommendations from Wealthion. These opinions should not replace your own due diligence or the advice of a professional financial advisor. We strongly encourage all of our audience members to seek out the guidance of a financial advisor who can provide advice based on your individual circumstances and financial goals. Wealthion has a distinguished network of advisors who are available to guide you on your financial journey. However, should you choose to seek guidance elsewhere, we respect and support your decision to do so. The world of finance and investment is intricate and diverse. It's our mission at Wealthion to provide you with a variety of insights and perspectives to help you navigate it more effectively. We thank you for your understanding and your trust. #Wealthion #Wealth #Finance #Investing #PortfolioReview #InvestmentAdvice #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement #ArthurHayes #Bitcoin #Crypto #DeFi #Stablecoins #Ethereum #Solana #MoneyPrinting #FederalReserve #Powell #Trump #Markets