My name is Porter Stansberry. 

I’m the founder of one of the largest financial research firms in the world. Over the last 26 years we’ve helped investors navigate almost every major economic cycle. 

We’ve also been on the forefront of every big financial story from the rise of Bitcoin and MRNA vaccines to robotics and artificial intelligence – just to name a few. 

But today, I’m breaking the biggest story of my career…

An economic story the likes of which we’ve not seen in centuries. In fact, the last – and only time – this happened was in 1776. But now, on the eve of America’s 250th anniversary, it’s happening again. 

And as you’ll discover today, the aftershock of this event could “reset” not just your personal wealth, but the entire U.S. economic system: 

How you work, how you vote, how you protect and build your wealth… it’s all being turned upside down by what one famous Stanford economist says is: 

“The biggest change ever… bigger than electricity… bigger than the steam engine.” 

Yet almost nobody is prepared for it. So, if you’ve been watching the chaos of the past year unfold, struggling to understand what it all means… you’re about to get many – if not all – of the answers you’ve been searching for.

And, most importantly, what it all means for you, your money, and your investment portfolio in the months ahead 

Because as you’ll discover, everything from the government taking stakes in companies like Intel, Lithium Americas, and MP Materials.

To Trump’s strike on Venezuela… his deal with Greenland… his seemingly never-ending slew of executive orders… and increasingly centralized grip over the economy… 

All the way to the surging popularity of radical socialist politicians like Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Zohran Mamdani… 

It’s all deeply and inexorably intertwined in what is, without a doubt, the most consequential story of the year. 

A turning point that one Nobel Prize winner says is dividing not just the economy but our entire society.

And, as my guest and I explain, the financial decisions you make in the face of this New 1776 Moment… they could dictate whether you’re enriched, left stuck in the past, or potentially even impoverished by the seismic changes barreling down upon America.

The stocks to buy… the stocks to sell… and the three money moves to ensure you and your loved ones end up on the winning side of this new economic reality. 

It’s all laid out here for you…

Good investing, 

Porter Stansberry

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Special Report

Bitcoin Bears Might Benefit From These Inverse Crypto ETFs

Author: Nathan Reiff. Date Posted: 2/15/2026. 

Key Points

• The price of Bitcoin is down almost a quarter year-to-date as a long-standing, if uneven, rally has faltered.
• Two dedicated exchange-traded funds, BITI and SBIT, provide -1x and -2x daily exposure to the price of Bitcoin, respectively, although they are highly risky trades.
• An alternative, SETH, mimics BITI’s -1x approach but focuses on the price of Ether instead.
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It seemed for a while that a meteoric—if uneven—rise in Bitcoin was all but inevitable, as the top cryptocurrency topped $100,000 midway through 2025. However, that October high didn’t last, and despite a modest recovery to close out the year, BTC is plunging again in early 2026. In fact, Bitcoin has lost roughly a quarter of its value since the start of the year and has fallen to just above half its price from a few months ago.

Longtime “HODL-ers” may be willing to ride out a prolonged drop, but more active investors seeking to stem losses might look for ways to profit while the cryptocurrency market slides. One of the more direct ways to bet against Bitcoin or another crypto is through a crypto exchange-traded fund (ETF) that uses an inverse strategy. These funds are risky, but in the right circumstances they can turn a bad day for Bitcoin into a gain for individual investors.

Liquid and Popular Fund Aiming For -1X Bitcoin Performance

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One of the more straightforward ETFs that shorts the crypto space is the ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (NYSEARCA: BITI). BITI targets -1x exposure to Bitcoin’s daily returns, meaning that on a day when Bitcoin falls, BITI should move in the opposite (positive) direction. The effect is similar to what investors seek with margin trading or futures, but BITI offers a lower barrier to entry for those unfamiliar with those strategies.

BITI achieves its inverse exposure using a portfolio of futures and swaps rather than by shorting Bitcoin directly. Because the fund resets daily, its strategy is intended to track one-day performance and may diverge from Bitcoin’s movement over longer periods. That makes it appropriate mainly for active traders with a high tolerance for risk.

Given BITI’s strategy, some investors may accept its 1.01% expense ratio. The fund also pays monthly distributions, currently showing a dividend yield of 2.26%, and it posts a one-month average trading volume above 3 million, helping to reduce liquidity concerns.

Highly Risky Double-Inverse Approach For Investors Willing to Take the Chance

Investors wanting more exposure than BITI provides may consider the ProShares UltraShort Bitcoin ETF (NYSEARCA: SBIT). SBIT follows a similar approach to BITI but targets -2x daily returns instead of -1x. That can amplify gains on days when Bitcoin drops, but it also doubles losses if Bitcoin rises, making SBIT riskier than BITI.

SBIT carries a slightly lower annual fee of 0.95% and posts comparable trading volume, so liquidity is generally not a major issue. Its dividend yield is more modest than BITI’s, at about 0.61%.

Distributions are unlikely to be the primary draw; investors choosing SBIT are typically betting on near-term declines in Bitcoin rather than seeking income.

Ether Alternative, But Trading Volume Is a Red Flag

Bitcoin still exerts a strong gravitational pull in crypto markets, and when BTC prices fall, most other tokens tend to follow. Shorting other cryptocurrencies can be harder, but the ProShares Short Ether ETF (NYSEARCA: SETH) offers a convenient way to bet against Ether, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.

Like the other ProShares funds discussed, SETH targets -1x daily exposure to Ether and resets every day. It charges a 0.95% annual fee, a bit cheaper than BITI, but it is much less popular—SETH has about $16 million in assets under management and a one-month average trading volume below 84,000—so liquidity could be a real concern for investors looking to execute quick trades.

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Special Report

Can These 3 Names Be 2026’s Biggest Retail Comebacks?

Author: Nathan Reiff. Date Posted: 2/26/2026. 

Key Points

• Some of the most promising retail names have had a rocky few quarters, falling by as much as 28% in the last year.
• However, analysts see MercadoLibre, On Holding, and Chewy all posting strong double-digit earnings growth and seeing impressive upside potential in the near-term.
• These companies could benefit from fintech adoption in Latin America, a fast-growing Asia-Pacific market, and expansion into the vet care space, respectively.
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Nearly two months into 2026, several top-performing stocks have already outpaced the broader market. That’s not surprising given the S&P 500 is up less than 1% year-to-date (YTD), but big rallies from leaders like Valaris PLC (NYSE: VAL) (up about 80% since the start of the year) would be impressive even in a stronger market.

Investors, however, focus on future performance. Three retail-related companies stand out for their growth potential. Although these stocks have either roughly matched or lagged the S&P 500 so far this year, a combination of analyst support, favorable earnings and price forecasts, and strategic initiatives suggest they are worth watching as 2026 progresses.

A Key Fintech and E-Commerce Player in a High-Potential Region

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A dominant e-commerce platform in Latin America, MercadoLibre Inc. (NASDAQ: MELI) is also a major fintech provider, offering payment processing and point-of-sale solutions. The company expanded rapidly in 2025, adding roughly 7.8 million buyers in the third quarter and growing revenue about 39% year-over-year (YOY).

Investors reviewing the company’s Q4 earnings on Feb. 24 should watch for signs of easing margin compression. That pressure persisted into the second half of 2025 as MercadoLibre invested in free shipping, product development, logistics and other areas to support long-term growth.

With tailwinds for Latin American equities—including commodity strength and the dollar’s performance—MELI shares could be well positioned. The region’s fintech market remains underpenetrated, and MercadoLibre benefits from a wide regional footprint.

Management expects the e-commerce business to double in the coming years, and analysts agree, projecting near-term earnings growth of nearly 44% and roughly 50% upside potential. Despite a more than 5% YTD dip, 15 of 18 analysts rate MELI a Buy, reflecting solid bullish sentiment across Wall Street.

A Swiss Sportswear Firm Keeping Nike On the Run

Swiss athletic brand On Holding AG (NYSE: ONON)is known for running shoes and performance apparel built around distinctive sole technology. While Nike Inc. (NYSE: NKE) dominates the category, On has carved out a loyal following and reported net sales growth of 25% YOY in the latest quarter.

On is not only growing footwear sales but also taking share in apparel—net apparel sales jumped 87% YOY last quarter. The biggest gains came in the Asia-Pacific region, where net sales surged more than 94% YOY in the period.

Despite potential currency headwinds, On’s gross profit margin remains high at 65.7%, underscoring cost discipline and a focus on higher-return markets.

On management recently raised full-year 2025 guidance, now expecting net sales to grow about 34% YOY on a constant-currency basis. Analysts forecast continued momentum, predicting earnings growth of more than 30% and roughly 26% upside for the stock after ONON’s modest YTD gain. Twenty of 24 analysts rate ONON a Buy.

Despite Recent Difficulties, Chewy Could Be on a Major Growth Trajectory

Pet-products e-commerce leader Chewy Inc. (NYSE: CHWY) has fallen more than 28% over the past year and is trading near a 52-week low. Still, autoship sales rose 13.6% YOY in the last quarter, suggesting recurring revenue is strengthening. Chewy has also improved profitability, gross margin and cash flow, which climbed to about $176 million in Q3 2025.

Near-term demand may remain pressured by inflation, but expansion into veterinary services is opening new revenue streams and diversifying the business.

Analysts view these initiatives as drivers of significant upside—Wall Street projects roughly 87.5% earnings growth next year and forecasts share gains of about 87%. CHWY carries a Moderate Buy consensus, backed by 17 Buy ratings and 4 Holds on the street (source).

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