Arthur Hayes expressed strong opposition to the notion of a U.S. Bitcoin reserve, seeing it as impractical and a tool for political maneuvering. He emphasized that any government stockpiling of Bitcoin would likely serve political interests over financial stability, risking market trust.

Hayes also raised alarms about potential regulatory frameworks, suggesting they could disproportionately benefit larger players in the crypto industry, fostering monopolistic behavior and stifling competition. He indicates that smaller firms and decentralized finance developers may struggle under such regulations.