Investment Thesis
Co-founded BitMEX, pioneered crypto perpetual futures. Now runs Maelstrom fund investing in DeFi and crypto infrastructure. Known for macro-driven crypto thesis and provocative market commentary.
What Excites Them
DeFi derivatives. Crypto macro plays. Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystem infrastructure.
What They Pass On
Projects ignoring macro context, boring execution without narrative
How to Pitch
Write about your project clearly. Arthur values strong writing and clear thinking. Reach out through Maelstrom's network.
Key Frameworks
Liquidity-Driven Crypto Cycles
Every crypto cycle is driven by global liquidity conditions. Follow central bank policy to predict crypto.
Notable Writing
Why the next crypto rally will be driven by monetary policy easing
Bitcoin as a hedge against fiscal irresponsibility
Analysis of global liquidity conditions and crypto implications
Criticism of G7 monetary policy and its implications for Bitcoin
Macro analysis of crypto cycles and Bitcoin halving implications
Analysis of Bitcoin price action around the halving
Analysis of Fed policy and its impact on crypto markets
On stablecoins and the dollar system
Why timing crypto markets requires patience and macro understanding
Named his family office Maelstrom, reflecting crypto market chaos
Podcast Appearances
Key Quotes
“The printer goes brrr, and Bitcoin goes up. It really is that simple in the long run.”
— Blog
“Every crypto cycle is driven by excess liquidity. Follow the money, not the narratives.”
— Blog
Background
Co-founded BitMEX in 2014, creating the first Bitcoin perpetual swap contract. Stepped down as CEO after regulatory issues. Now runs Maelstrom family office fund. Prolific writer on crypto macro at his Substack.