BitcoinBTCThe markets responded to the US Supreme Court ruling on Donald Trump’s proposed trade tariffs by reacting to Friday’s Wall Street Open.
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A modest response to the US Supreme Court ruling that certain US Tariffs are illegal has been triggered by a risk asset reaction.
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US inflation data has further lowered market expectations of an interest rate cut in March.
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Bitcoin’s price is anchored in a range that has been firmly established by the market. The consensus sees bears. “in control.”
Supreme Court decision attacks Trump tariffs
The Data of TradingView BTC’s price movement was dominated by $67,000, while US shares rose.
However, the overall response to risk and asset was muted as some tariffs were ruled legal by the Supreme Court. Those inflicted under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act are the ones that have been targeted.
“IEEPA does not authorize the President to impose tariffs,” The Court wrote its 170-page ruling.
The Kobeissi Letter, a trading resource, quickly sparked a discussion about tariff refunds. potential total at $150 billion.
“Today’s Supreme Court ruling will be referenced for decades to come,” The thread was created on X.
This event has overshadowed the earlier US macro-data, which were below expectations. Personal consumption expenditures (PCEIndex of the Federal Reserve “preferred” The inflation rate has reached its highest level since the end of 2023, at 3%.

The GDP growth rate for Q4 of 2025 was much less than expected, at only 1.4% instead of the 3% predicted.
CME Group data further decreased the chances of the Fed reducing interest rates during its March meeting. FedWatch Tool We are now looking at a mere 4.5% chance for a 0.25 reduction.

The trading company Mosaic Asset Company has expressed optimism that the stock market can still do well in spite of the negative outlook on rates.
“Even if the Fed goes an extended period on hold with interest rates, it’s worth remembering that financial conditions are still running much looser than average,” It summarized as follows: update.
“That should remain a tailwind for the bull market for now, even if the S&P 500 doesn’t reflect it. The combination of loose conditions and strong market breadth means a positive backdrop for position trading (for now).”
Bitcoins failing to escape “downwards trajectory”
Bitcoin traders have continued to hold little illusions regarding the state of the Bitcoin markets.
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Jelle’s latest trading analysis shows that traders still believe in bears. “in control.”
Price continues to fall as the bears maintain control.
Take advantage of the new trend and buy more cheaper coins.$BTC pic.twitter.com/wnhrKanAUb
— Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) February 20, 2026
Rekt capital is an analyst and trader. emphasized Bitcoin and its risk is a good example of how to use the 200-week exponential Moving Average (EMA). flipping it to resistance.
“History suggests Weekly Closes below the 200-week EMA followed by bearish retests of the EMA into new resistance can spur on the next phase of Bearish Acceleration to the downside,” He wrote Thursday.

Skew, a trader and analyst who commented on Bitcoin prices earlier in the week suggested that local BTC ranges were indicative of “developing ‘value.'”
“Clear respected market supply around $70K & Clear tested market demand around $65K. This essentially points out the obvious which is a sustained move above $70K or below $65K will lead to trending price action,” He told X-Followers
“Since the trend is in a downwards trajectory currently, this makes $72K quite significant as many shorts will place stops above & also it acts as a near term invalidation if cracked.”
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