Arthur Hayes closes Maelstrom directional book in $22.28M altcoin sale
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Based on reporting by crypto.news; not yet independently confirmed.
Arthur Hayes closed Maelstrom's directional book, citing macro and geopolitical risks, as Lookonchain reported $22.28 million in sales across Ethereum and six other tokens.
Arthur Hayes announced on October 24, 2026, that he closed Maelstrom's directional trading book to sit on the sidelines, citing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks. Blockchain tracker Lookonchain reported $22.28 million in sales across seven tokens, led by 6,400 Ethereum (ETH) valued at $15.2 million alongside allocations in Ethena (ENA) and Uniswap (UNI). According to crypto.news, the disposals also included Ether.fi (ETHFI), Aerodrome (AERO), Pendle (PENDLE), and ZAMA, though Hayes did not disclose realized returns or execution venues.
Key facts
- $22.28M total liquidated
- 6,400 ETH sold ($15.2M)
- 7 assets sold
- Maelstrom shifts to sidelines
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