Crypto Markets Remain Unaffected as US Supreme Court Rejects Trump’s Tariffs — Explaining the Reason
The cryptocurrency market continues to face a prolonged bear market due to geopolitical tensions, macroeconomic factors, and structural shifts. February saw a 12% drop in total market cap, extending the decline from October 2025 to 44.5%. Geopolitical developments, such as the US Supreme Court invalidating Trump’s tariffs under IEEPA, have raised questions about potential market impacts. The Supreme Court ruled most of Trump’s tariffs illegal, revoking Sections 232 and 301 taxes. XWIN Research Japan notes crypto markets have shown minimal reaction, despite prior losses linked to tariff announcements. Analysts suggest any price effects depend on liquidity, legal processes, and potential $40–$170 billion in tariff refunds, which could boost private sector cash flow but strain government revenue. Bitcoin remains highly sensitive to liquidity shifts, as seen in exchange inflows correlating with price drops during macroeconomic shocks. XWIN advises monitoring ETF flows, stablecoin inflows, and USD trends. At press time, the total crypto market stood at $2.33 trillion, with $103.2 billion in daily trading volume.























