“Big Beautiful Bill” fiscal effects have not shown up. Income tax benefits arrive during the April tax filing season in 2026. Medicare cuts happen after the Nov. 2026 election. Hayes is less impressed by politicians claiming to embrace Bitcoin, especially when it is there to serve a populist narrative. Take President Trump’s Executive order on the Bitcoin Strategic Reserve, while the move grabbed headlines and delighted many in the Bitcoin and crypto community, Hayes remains sceptical. Global macro hedge positions underline the bitcoin price forecast 2028 resilience against fiat inflation, maintaining potential long-run value appreciation curves.