Prediction: This Investment Could Be the Biggest Winner From President Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill"
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After several weeks of deliberation on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump took a victory lap on July 4 after he signed the "big, beautiful bill" into law. For now, it's...
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After several weeks of deliberation on Capitol Hill, President Donald Trump took a victory lap on July 4 after he signed the "big, beautiful bill" into law
For now, it's difficult to determine which sectors or specific companies will be most vulnerable or stand to benefit from the new policies set to take effect under the law
Let's explore some of the major themes covered in the megabill, as well as some of the economic headwinds that could emerge now that this legislation has passed
From there, I'll detail why Bitcoin (BTC 5. 24%) could be the biggest winner and why investors may want to keep their eye on the cryptocurrency right now
Analyzing the "big beautiful bill" At its core, the "big, beautiful bill" revolves around major changes to tax and spending policies
On the tax side of the equation, the bill seeks to extend Trump's 2017 tax cuts as well as reduce taxes on tips, overtime pay, and retirement income
Lower taxes results in less revenue for the federal government
Regarding spending, the bill includes visions to reduce certain areas under Medicaid as well as some Supplemental Nutrition Assistance gram (SNAP) benefits
While reductions to federal spending should help offset lower revenue from taxes, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) still jects that the bill will increase the national debt by almost $3 trillion during next decade
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There could be an unwanted consequence of the bill
Large-scale tax cuts could spur demand from consumers and es
In theory, this increased economic activity could result in higher prices for goods and services
Although history by no means serves as a guarantee for what's to come, the dynamics illustrated in the chart below suggest inflation could be an unwanted consequence of the legislation
US Government Surplus or Deficit data by YCharts Per the graph above, the U
Deficit worsened throughout 2020 and 2021
This isn't a coincidence because this period unusually high government spending in the form of COVID stimulus packages
Shortly thereafter, inflation levels peaked at 9% as federal spending remained elevated
To be, deficits alone don't inherently cause inflation
As the chart shows, the U
Was running a deficit before 2020 but inflation rates remained relatively steady at 2%
The more nuanced point here is that deficits can help contribute to inflation, especially during demand surges -- which could very well occur under the new policies put in place
Moreover, longed deficits -- which the CBO expects under the "big, beautiful bill" -- do not always inspire inflationary environments immediately, but they can act as a risky setup
With this in mind, the mere perception that an inflationary storm is on the horizon could lead to an interest in alternative assets
This is where Bitcoin enters the picture
And Bitcoin could be your best hedge The chart below indexes the price of Bitcoin against U
Inflation rates during the past 10 years
Bitcoin Price data by YCharts There are a couple of important takeaways from the trends above
First, the price of Bitcoin started rising before inflation peaked during the summer of 2022
This could mean that investors were anticipating inflation anchored by enormous government stimulus
However, the price of Bitcoin sold off sharply throughout 2022 as inflation continued rising
I think the main factor behind Bitcoin's precipitous drop during that period is tied to aggressive interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve -- essentially reducing liquidity flowing through the in an effort to tame inflation
During the past couple of years, Bitcoin has rebounded in spectacular fashion, and it now hovers near all-time highs
To me, the trends explored in the graph above imply that Bitcoin performs best when inflation fears are present but the economic picture also features robust liquidity
In essence, Bitcoin can act as a hedge against inflation, but it is also important to note that the cryptocurrency is sensitive to changes in monetary policy
If the government continues spending -- essentially fueling the economy with mounting debt -- while the Fed holds off on raising interest rates, Bitcoin could become much more than a hedge
In Bitcoin could be seen as a high-conviction view that current policies could bring the current system to a point
In a scenario this, Bitcoin's upside could be explosive
While the downside will ly be intense volatility (pictured above), I think that is worthwhile in the short term relative to hoarding cash
For these reasons, I think big, beautiful Bitcoin could emerge as the hidden winner from Trump's new legislation
Adam Spatacco has no position in any of the stocks mentioned
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