CryptoHigh ImpactUpdated×2•Originally published 23 February 2026•Updated 23 February 2026•

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Bitcoin Stagnation Triggers Smart Money Rotation to XRP, Solana, and SHIB Amid Tariff Pressures

Key Facts

1US President Donald Trump announced a fresh 15% global tariff.

2Bitcoin and altcoins experienced a sell-off following the announcement.

3US stock markets are currently digesting the implications of the new trade policy.

While the impact of President Trump’s 15% global tariff continues to weigh on markets, the focus has shifted toward technical stagnation within the crypto sector. Bitcoin BTC has failed to achieve a significant price breakthrough, leaving the broader market in a state of suspense regarding its next move. Amid this uncertainty, chart signals suggest a potential rotation of 'smart money' into specific altcoins, notably XRP, Solana SOL, and Shiba Inu SHIB. This capital shift follows an initial broad sell-off of assets like ETH and BNB, driven by a strengthening US Dollar DXY and risk-off sentiment. Analysts maintain that the market could still face cyclical lows by 2026 if protectionist trade policies continue to disrupt global growth. The current landscape highlights a transition from a macro-driven shock to a more nuanced environment of selective asset positioning.

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Version History

Version 28 months ago

What changed: The focus shifted from a broad macro-driven sell-off to Bitcoin's technical stagnation and a potential capital rotation into specific altcoins, including the addition of Shiba Inu (SHIB) to the watch list.

Version 18 months ago

What changed: Updated the story to include a specific list of affected altcoins and introduced market speculation regarding potential new price lows in 2026.