Crypto Prepared For A ‘Massive’ Shock As Bitcoin Price Rises
Bitcoin has surged past $93,000 per bitcoin after the recent U.S. inflation data indicated that prices increased as anticipated in December—paving the way for a significant shift from the Federal Reserve. The bitcoin price has faced challenges in the early weeks of 2026, despite Goldman Sachs subtly aligning itself with the crypto market bulls. As anxiety mounts among traders regarding the U.S. dollar’s future, the bitcoin and crypto market is preparing for a potential ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court that could see President Donald Trump’s global trade tariffs overturned as early as Wednesday. “This Wednesday’s expected Supreme Court ruling on federal tariff authority will be a massive volatility driver for both the dollar and risk assets,” said Matt Mena.
In a recent update on Truth Social, Trump expressed his concerns, stating, “we’re screwed” if the Supreme Court decides against the tariffs. He predicted that “it would be a complete mess, and almost impossible for our country to pay.” Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, unveiled in April 2025 and sending shockwaves through the global economy, are now facing opposition from small businesses and 12 U.S. states. They argue that the White House lacks the authority to impose new levies on imports. The recent surge in bitcoin prices coincides with economists’ predictions that “the recent run of figures suggests inflation has peaked,” according to Michael Pearce.
“We think tariff-driven price rises have mostly been passed through,” Pearce stated, noting his expectation for inflation to decline towards the Fed’s target this year. In December, core inflation, excluding the often fluctuating food and energy prices, increased by 2.6%—slightly under the anticipated 2.7%—while the overall figure was elevated by housing-related costs, which saw a rise of 3.2%. “Bitcoin surged past the $92,000 resistance level on the news and is now settling around this level,” Mena noted, highlighting historical data that indicates “bitcoin has averaged a 3.2% rally in the 48 hours following a core CPI ‘beat,’ setting the stage for new all-time highs this quarter.”
Bitcoin is on the rise as gold and silver reach new all-time highs after a significant surge into 2026, with many optimistic that Bitcoin will mirror this trend in the coming year. “Bitcoin is increasingly behaving as a sophisticated macro hedge; in a world of weaponized energy and heightened geopolitical tensions, bitcoin is being repriced as an international reserve that remains indifferent to sovereign border disputes,” Mena added.
