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<p dir="ltr">As the approval of a spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) seems to be drawing close, BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes has&nbsp;<a href="https://blockworks.co/news/institutional-bitcoin-blackrock-otm" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">expressed</a> his concerns about the role of the&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/bitcoin-etf-race-blackrock-debuts-new-filing" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">BlackRock ETF</a>, claiming that if it becomes too large, it could end Bitcoin's very existence.</p>
<h2 id="arthur-hayes-rare-take">Arthur Hayes' rare take</h2>
<p dir="ltr">In the eyes of Hayes, Bitcoin (BTC) represents the antithesis of statist money, designed to empower individuals with the ability to send funds globally. However, he questions the consequences if the majority of Bitcoin ends up under the custody of a few institutions.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">According to Hayes, asset managers like BlackRock are effectively "agents of the state" that act in compliance with state directives.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">He suggests that these entities may prefer holding Bitcoin in ETFs as it aligns with the state's interests, particularly in terms of taxation through inflation and servicing mounting debts. However, in such a setup, Bitcoin essentially becomes a financial asset rather than the decentralized currency it was intended to be.</p>
<p dir="ltr">He explained, "You had some fiat, you bought this derivative, and the asset manager went and bought some bitcoin and they put it in a custodian, and it sits there."</p>
<p dir="ltr">This, he argues, could result in a situation where Bitcoin becomes stagnant and unutilized, posing a potential&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/arthur-hayes-warns-its-time-to-bet-on-bitcoin-btc-amid-financial-crisis" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">risk to its true nature</a>.</p>
<h2 id="hayes-warns-of-increased-control-through-mining">Hayes warns of increased control through mining</h2>
<p dir="ltr">Another facet of Hayes' warning pertains to the potential control that large entities like BlackRock could exert over the&nbsp;<a href="https://u.today/bitcoin-flirts-with-36000-as-rally-seems-unstoppable" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin</a> network through mining.&nbsp;</p>
<p dir="ltr">Hayes pointed out that institutional entities, such as BlackRock, could potentially introduce Bitcoin mining ETFs, with BlackRock already having significant stakes in some of the largest mining operations. This, in his opinion, could lead to a centralization of control within the Bitcoin network.</p>
<p dir="ltr">Bitcoin mining involves solving complex mathematical puzzles to validate and record transactions on the blockchain. With enough mining power, Hayes warns that an entity could potentially influence the Bitcoin network's consensus and decision-making processes.</p>

BlackRock ETF May Kill Bitcoin, Arthur Hayes Shares Bone-Chilling Warning

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