BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes believes the Chinese economy is heading for rough waters
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Hayes didn’t stop there. He said that if China does weaken the yuan, it could trigger a ripple effect in global markets. Investors everywhere might look at this as a sign to diversify away from fiat currencies and traditional assets.
According to the CEO of 21st Capital, China’s currency devaluation is more than just an economic signal—it’s a trigger for change. Historically, when the yuan weakens, capital doesn’t just sit idly by—it moves, often finding its way into gold, foreign assets, and increasingly, Bitcoin.
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BTCIf not the Fed then the PBOC will give us the yachtzee ingredients. CNY deval = narrative that Chinese capital flight will flow into $BTC. It worked in 2013 , 2015, and can work in 2025. Ignore China at your own peril.
China beginning currency devaluation is more than just an economic signal—it's a trigger. Historically, when the yuan weakens, capital doesn’t stay put. It escapes. Some of it flows into gold, some into foreign assets—and a meaningful slice finds its way into Bitcoin. Now layer Show more
