According to Cointelegraph, veteran investor Paul Tudor Jones is optimistic about Bitcoin (BTC) and other commodities, citing inflation concerns following the United States' November presidential election. Speaking to CNBC on Oct. 22, Jones, founder of Tudor Investment Corporation, expressed his preference for a mix of gold, Bitcoin, commodities, and NASDAQ technology stocks, while avoiding fixed income investments.
Jones highlighted that the median inflation expectation among US consumers for the next 12 months is around 3%, based on an Oct. 15 release from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The Federal Reserve has set a long-term inflation target of 2% per year. However, Jones believes that rising US government expenditures and impending tax cuts make achieving these targets nearly impossible without significant policy changes. He warned that the country could face financial difficulties unless spending issues are addressed.
The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) estimates a $1.9 trillion federal deficit for the 2024 fiscal year, projected to grow to $2.8 trillion by 2034. Jones suggested that inflating the economy might be the only way out of this situation, referencing Japan's current strategy as an example.
Investors are increasingly turning to gold and Bitcoin as part of a 'debasement trade,' preparing for potential economic instability amid rising geopolitical tensions, according to a JPMorgan report from Oct. 3. The report noted that factors such as higher geopolitical uncertainty since 2022, persistent inflation concerns, and high government deficits across major economies are driving this trend. The inflow of investments into Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in September, following an outflow in August, indicates that retail investors may view gold and Bitcoin similarly.
Bitcoin's price has surged over 50% year-to-date, reaching around $67,000, with analysts setting price targets just below its all-time high of $73,679.
