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China urges US to drop unilateral tariffs after Supreme Court rulingEthereum Futures Breakdown AcceleratesHere’s why Bitcoin dropped sharply back under US$65K. No, its not a tariff tumble!BOJ could hike in March if yen weakens, says ex-policymaker SakuraiGoldman Sachs raises 2026 oil forecast, sees Brent at $60 by Q4Bitcoin smashed lower, huge liquidations reportedUS equities are dropping, hard, in Sunday evening tradeWeekend: FT report that Iran sign €500m deal with Russia for advanced air-defence missilesGlobex is open for the week – oil eases in early trade as Iran talks offset conflict riskNYT: Trump weighs limited Iran strikes as nuclear deal talks continue. In coming days.Update: US-Iran nuclear talks set for Thursday as Trump weighs military optionReport: Rolls-Royce to return up to $2bn via new share repurchaseLagarde warns new US tariffs risk renewed disruption to global tradeMonday open indicative forex prices, 23 February 2026Ethereum Analysis Shows Order Flow Divergence: Institutions Bullish While Retails BearishThat didn’t take long: Trump increases global tariff to 15% from 10%At a glance:US Supreme Court struck down Trump’s IEEPA tariffs; Trump responded with flat 15% global tariffRefund uncertainty adds fresh legal and policy ambiguityUSD broadly sold; EUR/USD back above 1.18USD/JPY fell sharply toward 154.00Gold hit three-week high; oil eased on Globex reopenUS-Iran talks to resume Thursday, interim deal possibility flaggedCrypto slid sharply; Bitcoin back below US$65K amid liquidation chatterMarkets entered the session digesting Friday’s major development: the US Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s IEEPA-based tariff regime. In response, Trump announced a new flat 15% global tariff, up from the 10% rate initially flagged. Uncertainty remains over potential tariff refunds, with Trump indicating the issue is unclear and could face prolonged litigation, adding another layer of policy ambiguity.Japanese and mainland Chinese markets were closed. Thin regional liquidity likely amplified some of the financial market moves. Tuesday will see Japan returning after a long weekend and China reopening after their extended Spring Break / Lunar New Year holiday. The US dollar was broadly sold. EUR/USD pushed back above 1.18, helped in part by comments from German Chancellor Merz suggesting the Supreme Court ruling could ultimately reduce tariff pressure on Germany’s economy. French Trade Minister Forissier added that discussions with EU counterparts are ongoing and that the EU retains tools to retaliate if necessary.USD/JPY fell roughly a big figure to around 154.00. Japan’s ruling LDP tax chief Onodera described the US tariff situation as “a real mess,” underscoring Tokyo’s discomfort with renewed trade volatility.Gold climbed to a three-week high as trade uncertainty boosted safe-haven demand. Oil futures, however, declined on the Globex reopen, with traders weighing tariff-driven demand concerns against the resumption of US-Iran talks later this week. An Iranian official suggested an interim agreement is possible and noted US firms could participate as contractors in Iranian oil and gas projects.Crypto markets were hit hard. Bitcoin slipped back below US$65K, with talk of large liquidation flow,— figures around US$200 million were circulating, exacerbating downside momentum.
This article was written by Eamonn Sheridan at investinglive.com.
💡 DMK Insight
Ethereum’s current price at $1,913.07 is under pressure as broader market dynamics shift. The recent Supreme Court ruling and China’s call for the US to reconsider tariffs could create volatility in the crypto space, particularly affecting investor sentiment. Bitcoin’s sharp drop back under $65K isn’t just a reaction to tariffs; it’s indicative of deeper market corrections and profit-taking. Traders should be aware that these geopolitical tensions often lead to increased risk aversion, pushing investors towards safer assets. For Ethereum, watch the $1,900 support level closely. A break below this could trigger further selling, while a bounce could signal a potential recovery. Additionally, keep an eye on Bitcoin’s price action; if it continues to struggle, it could drag Ethereum down with it. The upcoming BOJ policy meeting in March could also influence market sentiment, particularly if the yen weakens, which might lead to a flight to crypto as an alternative. Overall, the next few days will be crucial for positioning ahead of potential volatility.
📮 Takeaway
Watch Ethereum’s $1,900 support level closely; a break could lead to further declines, while Bitcoin’s performance will also be key in shaping market sentiment.
