Arthur Hayes-Linked Maelstrom Highlights Worldcoin as Key AI Exposure Play With $5 Target

Maelstrom, the investment firm linked to Arthur Hayes, says Worldcoin could rise toward $5 in the coming months as interest in AI-related digital assets grows.

The firm suggests that WLD may increasingly function as a proxy for the broader artificial intelligence sector, particularly as anticipation builds around major industry listings. That outlook comes amid rising momentum in large AI companies preparing for potential public market debuts.

OpenAI has reportedly submitted confidential IPO paperwork aimed at a possible 2026 listing, with plans to raise around $60 billion. At the same time, competitor Anthropic has also filed draft documents following a funding round that valued the company at roughly $965 billion.

In parallel, broader equity markets, including the S&P 500, have reached fresh record highs, supported by strong performance from AI and data storage-related firms such as Micron, SanDisk, Seagate, and Western Digital.

Even so, Maelstrom notes that Worldcoin has yet to fully reflect the sector’s momentum, suggesting a potential revaluation ahead if AI-driven market enthusiasm continues.

Source: Maelstrom