Arthur Hayes

About

Arthur Hayes is an investor and entrepreneur from the United States. He is the previous CEO of BitMEX, one of the top cryptocurrency derivatives exchanges globally. In 2014, he co-established BitMEX, facilitating cryptocurrency trading through leveraged Bitcoin futures. He is often seen sharing his insights and views on the Bitcoin market. He also backs crypto-related projects and helps them gain momentum with his advice on the market. Quick Facts Full name Arthur Hayes Birth 1985, Detroit, Michigan Nationality American Education Economics & Finance from the Wharton School of Business Marital status Married Net worth Estimated $500-700 million Hayes previously worked at Deutsche Bank and Citigroup. While working at these fintech firms, Arthur concentrated on establishing crypto derivatives as a common standard. In 2021, he encountered legal problems concerning BitMEX's compliance. Nevertheless, he settled the matter through legal means. Arthur Hayes - Timeline and Events • 2016 – Launched the XBTUSD perpetual swap, revolutionizing crypto trading. • 2018 – BitMEX became one of the largest Bitcoin trading platforms. • 2020 – Faced legal scrutiny but remained a key industry figure. • 2021 – Settled U.S. legal issues and stepped down as BitMEX CEO. • 2022 – Focused on crypto investments and writing industry insights. • 2023 – Advocated for Bitcoin adoption and decentralized finance (DeFi). • 2024 – Continued shaping the digital asset space through investment and research. Arthur has collaborated with various blockchain experts and engaged with innovative startups for the growth of crypto and Web3 innovations. He continues to be an influential voice in the crypto space and shares his perspectives on Bitcoin, DeFi, and blockchain regulations. Useful Links to Connect With Arthur Hayes Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://twitter.com/CryptoHayes LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/arthur-hayes BitMEX Website https://www.bitmex.com Personal Blog https://cryptohayes.substack.com

Experience

• Role not set

  100x

Awards

• Business Insider 2023 - Thought Leader in Crypto Macro Trends
• Bloomberg 2021 - Featured in Most Powerful People in Crypto
• Finance Magnates2019 - Top Innovator in Crypto Trading
• Forbes2018 - Named in Forbes’ Crypto Power List
• CoinDesk 2017 - Ranked in the Top 10 Most Influential in Crypto

FAQs