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The U.S. Supreme Court has once again postponed its decision on the legality of Trump-era tariffs, keeping trade policy — and markets — stuck in uncertainty ⏳
This case matters. It could redefine how much power a U.S. president has over trade. For now, tariffs remain in place, but their future is unresolved.
Major importers like Costco are already seeking refunds on duties paid, and the U.S. Treasury has confirmed funds are ready if the Court strikes the tariffs down.
📉 Why markets care
If tariffs are overturned:
• USD weakness
• Large refund flows to importers
• Supply-chain adjustments
• Short-term volatility across assets
If tariffs are upheld:
• Trade barriers stay
• Input costs remain high
• USD strength could persist
Meanwhile, softer U.S. labor data is reinforcing expectations that the Fed stays on hold, adding another layer of uncertainty.
🪙 Investor takeaway
This delay doesn’t remove risk — it extends it. Markets may be underpricing the impact either way.
Volatility isn’t gone. It’s just waiting. ⏰📊

🧨 What’s happening (in ~58 min):
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to issue a major ruling on whether Trump’s sweeping tariffs are lawful, a case that could roil markets and global trade. �
Reuters
These tariffs were imposed under an emergency economic law (IEEPA) — critics say Trump lacked authority; supporters say overturning them could be chaotic. �
PTC News +1
Trump has warned that a ruling against the tariffs would be a “complete mess” for the U.S. economy, including possible huge refunds. �
New York Post
Markets are jittery: investors fear big volatility if the tariffs are struck down — stocks, bonds, and currencies could swing. �
Reddit
🌍 Why it matters:
Could affect global trade flows and prices. �
AP News
May trigger revenue refund claims and budget stress. �
MEXC
Seen as key test of executive trade powers vs. Congress. $BTC $XRP $SOL

As of Wednesday, January 14, 2026 , the US Supreme Court has not yet released its verdict on the Trump tariffs.

Here is the current situation and what you can expect

The Supreme Court verdict is a major "macro" event, meaning it affects the entire financial landscape, not just specific companies. For crypto, it largely boils down to Risk Appetite and US Dollar Strength. 

Since crypto markets are currently treating the tariffs as a source of economic stress, the general rule of thumb for this specific verdict is: Striking down the tariffs is Bullish (Good), while Upholding them is Bearish (Bad) or Neutral. 

Here is the breakdown of how each scenario likely affects the market:

Scenario 1: Tariffs are Struck Down (The "Bullish" Outcome)

If the Court rules that Trump exceeded his authority and blocks the tariffs, expect an immediate positive reaction in crypto.

• Why: Markets hate uncertainty and higher taxes. Removing tariffs lowers the risk of a "trade war" and global economic slowdown. This creates a "Risk-On" environment where investors feel safer buying volatile assets like Crypto and Stocks. 

• Likely Reaction:

• Bitcoin (BTC): Likely to spike upwards quickly (we saw a preview of this on Jan 9 when the delay caused a $2,000 jump).

• XRP & Altcoins: High-beta assets like XRP often outperform Bitcoin in these relief rallies. The search results explicitly noted XRP reacted strongly to the previous delay. 

• The "But": Be careful of a "pop and drop." Even if struck down, the Trump administration might try to reimpose tariffs using a different law later.

Scenario 2: Tariffs are Upheld (The "Bearish" Outcome)

If the Court allows the tariffs to stand, it validates the President's power to impose broad taxes without Congress.

• Why: This keeps the fear of inflation and trade conflict alive. It tends to strengthen the US Dollar (because higher yields/rates attract money to the dollar).

• Crypto Impact: A strong Dollar usually pushes Crypto prices down (inverse correlation). 

• Likely Reaction:

• A knee-jerk sell-off or a slow bleed as the market prices in higher costs for the economy.

• Investors might flee to "safe havens" (like Cash or Bonds) and exit "risk" assets (like Crypto).

3. What to Watch For (The Mechanism)

To understand the move in real-time, keep an eye on these two non-crypto indicators:

1. DXY (US Dollar Index):

• If Verdict drops and DXY falls: Crypto flies.

• If Verdict drops and DXY spikes: Crypto dumps.

2. US Treasury Yields:

• If the government has to refund billions in tariffs (Scenario 1), yields might actually rise (bad for bonds), but the "relief" of no trade war usually outweighs this for crypto

The Supreme Court typically releases opinions starting at 10:00 AM US Eastern Time.

• Since it is currently 6:36 AM in Washington, D.C., the court will not release opinions for another 3.5 hours

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Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffsStarts in 58 minutes

Polymarket is pricing around a 73% chance that the court rules Trump tariffs illegal.

Trump says the tariffs brought in around $600 BILLION.

I’ll explain what you need to know before this:

So if the court nukes the tariffs, the market instantly starts asking one thing.

How much gets refunded, and how fast.

That’s not “clarity”.

That’s CHAOS.

Refund fights.
A giant revenue hole.
Emergency new tariffs.
Retaliation risk.

And markets reprice all of it at once.

THIS IS WHERE THEY FARM LIQUIDITY.

This matters even more now because of the Powell investigation noise.
Any new detail or change in tone can move confidence and rates fast.
And once rates move, everything follows.

🪤THIS IS THE TRAP.

Manage risk. Don’t get liquidated into the headline.

I’ve studied macro for 10 years and I called almost every major market top, including the October BTC ATH.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump-era tariffs —
and most traders are already calling it bullish if they’re struck down.
That’s a mistake. ❌
This isn’t just a trade decision…
It’s a potential fiscal shock the markets are not priced for.
💣 Here’s the real risk no one is talking about:
Trump has already acknowledged that refunds alone could reach hundreds of billions.
Now add:
• Legal damages 🧾
• Corporate & investor claims ⚖️
• International disputes 🌍
👉 The final bill could climb into the TRILLIONS.
🏛️ If tariffs are ruled illegal, the U.S. Treasury faces:
• A sudden revenue black hole 🕳️
• Legal chaos over who gets paid first
• Massive refund liabilities
• Emergency debt issuance 📉
• Retaliatory trade actions & policy instability
⚠️ This is not bullish certainty — it’s systemic risk.
📊 When that reality hits markets:
• Liquidity drains from equities 📉
• Bond markets wobble 💥
• Risk assets reprice fast
• Crypto becomes exit liquidity, not a safe haven 🪙
The ruling may look bullish at first glance.
But the aftermath?
👉 Markets are not ready for it.
Stay sharp. Stay liquid.
This isn’t noise — it’s a stress test. 🔍🔥
#Macro #SupremeCourt #Tariffs #Liquidity #Crypto
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