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Ethereum $5,000? Arthur Hayes Bets on Robinhood Effect

Ethereum to $5,000: Why Arthur Hayes Says Robinhood Just Changed the Game Co-produced by Daniel Aharonoff and DigitalDan As the chief editor of ethdan.me, I've seen my share of bold crypto predictions. Most of them fade by the next news cycle. But every once in a while, a call lands with enough weight behind it that you have to stop and pay attention. That's exactly what happened this weekend in Seoul. Arthur Hayes — the BitMEX co-founder and one of crypto's most closely watched macro minds — just put a number on Ethereum's future: $5,000 within roughly a year . And his reasoning has nothing to do with charts, memecoins, or hype cycles. It has everything to do with Robinhood. What's the big deal? Let me break it down, because this one actually matters. The Prediction Shaking Up Crypto Today Speaking on September 28 at EastPoint: Seoul 2026, Hayes — now chief investment officer at Maelstrom — argued that Ethereum could nearly double from its current price of ar...

Unveiling Donald Trump's Firm Stance Against US Central Bank Digital Currency

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a firm stance against the creation of a U.S. central bank digital currency (CBDC) if reelected, labeling it as a "dangerous threat to freedom" during a campaign speech in New Hampshire. Trump's promise to shield Americans from potential government overreach was clear as he vowed, "as your President, I will never allow the creation of a central bank digital currency." This bold assertion underscores his belief that such a currency would grant the federal government unprecedented control over individuals' finances, warning that they could manipulate funds without detection. Trump's anti-CBDC position marks a shift from his previous crypto skepticism, signaling an attempt to court the pro-crypto constituency.

Trump's Stance on CBDCs

  • Trump declared CBDCs as a threat to freedom and vowed to prevent their introduction in the U.S.
  • He emphasized the potential dangers of a government-controlled digital currency, highlighting the risk of financial manipulation.

Support from Crypto Advocates

  • Former Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy endorsed Trump's anti-CBDC stance, opting to support Trump post-Iowa caucuses.
  • Trump's release of NFT collections, generating millions in Ethereum sales, further solidifies his connection to the crypto community.

Campaign Trail Dynamics

  • The debate around crypto and U.S. CBDCs has intensified on the campaign trail, with Trump's rival Ron DeSantis vowing to "end Biden's war on Bitcoin" and banning CBDCs in Florida.
  • DeSantis also announced that Florida would accept Bitcoin as payment for state taxes from businesses, showcasing a pro-crypto stance in the political arena.

Former President Trump's unequivocal rejection of a U.S. central bank digital currency underscores his commitment to safeguarding financial autonomy and privacy for American citizens. His alignment with the crypto community and opposition to CBDCs represent a strategic shift in his campaign narrative, tapping into the growing influence of digital assets in the political landscape.

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