Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs as Bitcoin jumps above $67,000, with crypto markets reacting to shifting trade and policy risks.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump’s global tariffs are unlawful, and the decision is creating new debate across financial and crypto markets.
The ruling removes a trade policy that shaped many trade discussions, and traders now watch how markets respond.
Court Rejects Use of Emergency Powers
The Supreme Court ruled 6 to 3 that the president lacked authority to impose the global tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
The justices said the law does not give the president the power to levy broad tariffs during peacetime. The decision ends a major White House trade measure that had remained active during long court challenges.
The tariffs covered imports from Canada, China, Mexico, and most other countries.
The White House projected that the tariffs would raise as much as $1.5 trillion over ten years.
They were announced after national emergency declarations tied to fentanyl and trade deficits, and the policy stayed in effect while the case moved through lower courts.
SUPREME COURT STRIKES DOWN TRUMP’S GLOBAL TARIFFS
The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump’s global tariffs are illegal, rejecting his use of emergency powers to impose trade duties.
• The tariffs, covering imports from Canada, China, Mexico, and nearly all… pic.twitter.com/Qu7EVbBCch
— *Walter Bloomberg (@DeItaone) February 20, 2026
Several lawsuits argued that the tariffs acted as unauthorized taxes on American buyers.
Lower courts agreed with many of those claims, and the Supreme Court ruling brings the legal process to an end.
The court decision now leaves federal agencies to manage the next steps around trade enforcement and tariff procedures.
Market Focus Turns to Crypto and Currency Conditions
Bitcoin moved higher soon after the ruling and traded above the $67,000 level during the afternoon session.
Traders viewed the move as a reaction to the end of a major trade policy that shaped economic uncertainty. Market data showed strong activity on major exchanges as the news spread.
Bitcoin had traded near $66,800 earlier in the day after new inflation numbers were released.
The PCE report came in at 2.9% year over year, and the number created early market pressure.
The ruling shifted the tone, and Bitcoin moved back above a key psychological level during the session.
Other major cryptocurrencies also moved higher as traders reacted to the ruling. Market platforms reported added volume, and several assets rose during the same period.
The broader crypto market showed a steady response as traders monitored new statements around the court decision.
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Policy Questions Continue After the Court Ruling
The Supreme Court did not rule on tariff refunds, and questions remain about whether the U.S. may need to return up to $150 billion.
Several traders and analysts now watch for new guidance from federal agencies as the refund issue remains open.
Decisions about refunds may shape future debates around trade and currency movements.
VanEck’s Matthew Sigel said on X that the ruling may reduce tariff revenue and could lead to more money printing.
He added that Bitcoin and gold may draw more interest as traders look for hedges. His comment drew wide attention because it came during a period of stronger crypto movement.
Bitcoin rallies as Trump tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court
In the absence of tariff revenues, money printing and debasement will accelerate.
— matthew sigel, recovering CFA (@matthew_sigel) February 20, 2026
The end of the tariffs brings new attention to U.S. trade policy, and traders continue to track market activity across crypto and traditional assets.
Market platforms expect more reactions as federal bodies release further updates in the coming days.
