The Future Potential of Zero-Knowledge Altcoins According to Arthur Hayes

In the midst of a significant downturn in the cryptocurrency markets, Bitcoin is currently trading around $85,758 while Ethereum hovers at $2,810, with a series of liquidations taking place. Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, envisions a shift towards privacy in the 2026 market landscape, highlighting the potential of assets such as Zcash and Monero. Hayes believes that the next major growth sector will revolve around zero-knowledge proof technology, prompting his company Maelstrom to focus its research efforts on identifying a leading ZK protocol for the upcoming cycle.