
The Wolf Of All Streets Bitcoin At A Breaking Point As Trump’s Tariffs Shake Global Markets!
Feb 23, 2026
James, a macro strategist focused on economic indicators and thematic trading, breaks down Bitcoin’s plunge amid tariff-driven market stress. He links crypto moves to broader risk sentiment, derivatives and ETF flow pressures. Short, sharp takes cover miner liquidations, liquidity tightening, and what signals to watch for a potential bottom.
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Tariff Ruling Creates Market Uncertainty Around Trade Deals
- The Supreme Court tariff ruling created political uncertainty that markets hate and that could disrupt existing trade deals.
- Andy Constan's framing: business-as-usual for ~15 months but with added uncertainty around previously agreed international deals, risking backouts and revenue allocation fights.
Bitcoin Is Behaving Like A Risk Asset
- Bitcoin is trading like a risk asset despite narratives that it isn't, meaning it reacts strongly to macro uncertainty like tariffs or geopolitical risk.
- James argues this behavior is temporary until broader understanding changes, explaining weekend volatility and correlation with risk moves.
Practical Trades For A Volatile Year
- Stick to a tactical macro plan for 2026: sell rallies in overpriced assets, consider shorting crude and cyclical commodity spikes, and look to buy long bonds on dips.
- Mike lists concrete levels: TLT long around 5% yields and S&P stop-out near 7,000.




