BitMEX Co-Founder Arthur Hayes to speak at Bitcoin 2026 in Las Vegas

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of BitMEX and founder of Maelstrom, has been confirmed as a speaker at Bitcoin 2026, scheduled for April 27-29 at The Venetian in Las Vegas ^[1].

Known for his sharp macroeconomic analysis and widely-read essays on Bitcoin's role in the global monetary landscape, Hayes is expected to deliver insights on the future of the global financial order and its implications for Bitcoin ^[1].

The conference represents a significant scaling of the event, with organizers anticipating it will be the largest Bitcoin gathering of the year. The flagship conference has grown substantially over the past five years, from 11,000 attendees in Miami in 2021 to 35,000 attendees in Las Vegas in 2025 ^[1].

Bitcoin 2026 will feature over 500 speakers across multiple stages, with programming covering Bitcoin fundamentals, enterprise adoption, mining, energy, policy, and development ^[1]. The event offers various pass types ranging from general admission for newcomers to premium whale passes with exclusive networking access.

Bitcoin Magazine is offering readers a 10 percent discount on tickets, with additional savings available for group purchases and hotel bundles at The Venetian ^[1].