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Arthur Hayes Says He Sold Maelstrom's Directional Trading Book

(4 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and chief investment officer of Maelstrom, stated that he sold Maelstrom's directional trading book. The move indicates a shift in the fund's positioning, though specific details about the size or composition of the book have not been fully disclosed.

WHY IT MATTERS

In investing, a "directional book" is a collection of trades that bet on prices moving in a specific direction — think of it like placing chips on either red or black at a roulette table, except based on analysis of market conditions. When someone "sells" their directional book, it means they are closing out those bets and moving to a more neutral position. Arthur Hayes is a prominent figure in crypto, so when he announces major changes to his fund's strategy, it draws attention from the broader market. For beginners, this is a reminder that even experienced traders regularly adjust their positions, and that public figures' trading decisions should not be interpreted as advice for others.

Arthur Hayes is a well-known figure in the cryptocurrency industry, having co-founded the derivatives exchange BitMEX. After stepping down from BitMEX following legal issues with U.S.

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