Arkham: Arthur Hayes' estimated net worth between $200 million and $350 million

Odaily, Arkham disclosed that BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes' estimated net worth in 2026 could range between $200 million and $350 million, with verifiable on-chain assets of approximately $42 million. His wealth primarily stems from his BitMEX equity, family office Maelstrom fund, and potential undisclosed token investments. Although BitMEX has significantly declined from its 2019 peak (with annual trading volume exceeding $1 trillion and a valuation of around $3.6 billion), its current valuation of approximately $500 million still constitutes a core source of his assets.

Arthur Hayes was sentenced in 2022 for violating the Bank Secrecy Act and was later pardoned by Donald Trump in 2025. Despite regulatory controversies, he remains influential in the crypto industry, particularly in innovations related to perpetual swaps and consistently active in providing market insights.

Overall, Arthur Hayes is still regarded as a key opinion leader in the crypto market, with his asset structure being highly correlated with market cycles.