Markets are at an inflection point, caught between economic resilience and deep uncertainty. Volatility has surged, policy shifts are sending mixed signals, and geopolitical realignments are reshaping the global landscape. With Trump’s second term in motion, tariffs, tax cuts, and executive power moves are creating both risk and opportunity.

What does it all mean for investors? This piece dives into the forces driving today’s market turbulence—what’s noise, what’s structural, and how to stay strategically positioned. Plus, a look at February’s market trends and what’s ahead.

The investment landscape is undergoing seismic shifts as the new administration moves at breakneck speed to reshape economic, political, and institutional norms. Policy changes and hundreds of executive orders have heightened uncertainty, prompting investors to rapidly assess risks and opportunities in an environment that changes every day.

A significant expansion of executive power is at the center of debate. As described by the New York Times (9-February 2025), Trump’s policies are not only reshaping trade and regulatory frameworks but challenging long-standing constitutional norms, which could have lasting and far-reaching economic impacts. While supporters applaud an overhaul of inefficient government systems, critics warn of destabilized legal and financial frameworks upon which investors have long relied. Let’s look at some recent actions and the concerns they raise.

The conversation about Bitcoin has taken a dramatic turn, with the Trump administration’s proposed Federal Bitcoin stockpile adding an intriguing—and contentious—dimension to its role in global finance. This initiative raises questions about Bitcoin’s practical and strategic value, and how it could affect investors at all levels.

Bitcoin’s meteoric ascent underscores its growing prominence in global finance. With a 143% gain in 2023, followed by a 121% surge in 2024, it has become impossible to ignore.