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Arthur Hayes Warns 30% Bitcoin Drop Could Erase Tether's Equity Cushion
BitMEX founder Arthur Hayes warned that a roughly 30% decline in Bitcoin and gold holdings could eliminate Tether's equity buffer, potentially rendering USDT theoretically insolvent. Tether reported $181 billion in assets against $174 billion in USDT liabilities as of Q3, with $139 billion held in cash and cash equivalents. The warning follows S&P Global Ratings' negative assessment of USDT stability, citing increased exposure to Bitcoin and gold.
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Strategy Faces $8 Billion Index Fund Pressure as MSCI Reviews MSTR Listing Status
Strategy (MSTR) could face approximately $8 billion in selling pressure if MSCI proceeds with index removal, according to TD Cowen analysis. The investment firm estimates $2.5 billion stems from direct MSCI holdings, with another $5.5 billion potentially at risk from other indexes. MSCI's review questions whether Bitcoin treasury companies qualify as operating entities for index inclusion.
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