#TrumpAnnouncesNewTariffs

U.S. Implements 15% Global Tariffs — Impact on Markets, Crypto & Global Economy
The latest macro shock comes after Donald Trump announced a 15% blanket tariff on global imports, effective February 24, 2026, for 150 days. Markets reacted immediately with sharp volatility across equities and crypto.
1️⃣ Policy Background
After criticism of a previous court decision blocking broader tariffs, the administration used Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to impose:
15% tariff on all imports
No country exemptions
150-day duration
Legal and congressional uncertainty
This sudden shift injected policy risk into global markets.
2️⃣ Immediate Market Reaction
Equities
Major U.S. indices sold off sharply
Tech and industrial sectors led declines
Risk sentiment weakened rapidly
Crypto
Bitcoin fell below $65,000
Ethereum dropped under $1,900
~$465M futures liquidations in 24 hours
Heavy impact on leveraged retail traders
Global Response
European Union reviewing trade posture
India delaying trade delegation
Emerging markets concerned about currency pressure
3️⃣ Why Bitcoin Reacted
Tariffs → Higher import costs → Inflation pressure
Inflation pressure → Fewer Fed rate cuts
Tighter liquidity → Risk asset selloff
Bitcoin remains highly correlated with tech equities, so macro tightening expectations triggered rapid deleveraging.
4️⃣ Key BTC Levels to Watch
Support
$60,000 (major psychological & options cluster level)
$58,500–$59,000 secondary support
$55,000 capitulation zone
Resistance
$65,500–$66,000 near-term ceiling
$68,000–$70,000 reversal zone
Holding $60K keeps medium-term structure intact.
5️⃣ Leverage & Liquidation Risk
Total liquidations: ~$465M
Longs: ~93% of wiped positions
125x leverage can be erased on <1% move
Retail traders buying dips with high leverage face elevated risk.
6️⃣ Broader Economic Implications
Higher global inflation risk
Potential slowdown in trade volumes
Margin pressure on corporations
Sustained fragility in risk sentiment
7️⃣ Strategy in High Volatility
Avoid emotional trading
Don’t chase spikes or panic sell
Reduce or eliminate leverage
Keep liquidity buffer
Monitor macro headlines closely
8️⃣ Outlook
Bitcoin needs to reclaim $70,000 to restore strong bullish momentum.
As long as $60,000 holds, the medium-term structure remains constructive — but expect wide daily swings.
Markets are now trading macro headlines, not narratives. The next 24–48 hours could shape short-term direction across equities and crypto. Discipline and risk control matter more than prediction.