BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes reiterated his $250,000 Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) target for 2026 and projected $500,000 to $750,000 by end of 2027, arguing the Trump administration will “print money.”

The $250,000 Call Stands

Hayes told a CoinDesk reporter he’s sticking with his call as governments facing unhappy populations will distribute benefits to secure votes in upcoming elections.

Hayes also previously argued that prolonged U.S.-Iran conflict could force the Federal Reserve to “print more money,” ultimately driving Bitcoin higher. 

He pointed to the Fed’s pattern of monetary easing after U.S. military campaigns in the Middle East, from the 1990 Gulf War …

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