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Arthur Hayes, Chief Investment Officer at Maelstrom Fund, recently disclosed details about his cryptocurrency portfolio, which includes significant holdings in Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH), Zcash (CRYPTO: ZEC), and Hyperliquid (CRYPTO: HYPE).
Hayes Spotlights Crypto Selections
On February 23, 2026, Hayes took to social media to share his current investments: "My portfolio right now. Stonks – gold silver copper uranium miners, oil majors, merchants of death, LatAM energy names. Crypto – $BTC, $ETH, $ZEC, $HYPE, and physical gold. Watchu got fam?"
ZEC And HYPE: A Story Of Contrasts In 2026
This year, ZEC and HYPE have shown dramatically different performances. While ZEC has experienced a staggering decline of 55% year-to-date, HYPE has managed to climb 13% during the same stretch. Notably, ZEC was one of 2025's top performers, skyrocketing over 550% amidst major corrections in leading cryptocurrencies.
Previously, Hayes labeled ZEC as “Bitcoin with complete privacy,” predicting it could reach $10,000. However, the token has faced severe challenges this year, reflecting the broader bearish sentiment prevailing in the market.
Current Crypto Performances
| Cryptocurrency | YTD Gains | 1-Year Gains | Price (as of 3:40 a.m. ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZEC | -55.40% | +556% | $234.12 |
| HYPE | +11.56% | +13.36% | $26.99 |
While ZEC struggles, HYPE has bucked the trend, fueled by increasing institutional interest. Hyperliquid Strategies (NASDAQ: PURR) has been actively acquiring HYPE tokens, while Hyperion DeFi Inc (NASDAQ: HYPD) holds over 1 million HYPE tokens, marking a significant position in the market.
As the cryptocurrency landscape continues to evolve, the Hyperliquid platform is also dominating a substantial share of tokenized asset perpetual trading volume, outpacing major competitors like Binance (CRYPTO: BNB).
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