CoinDesk Podcast Network Will a $2K 'Tariff Dividend' From Trump Boost Altcoins? | CoinDesk Daily
Oct 3, 2025
Could a proposed $2,000 'tariff dividend' reignite the altcoin bull run? The discussion dives into comparisons with the 2020 stimulus and its impact on altcoins. Plus, there's excitement around BNB as it surges past $1,100, driven by endorsements and increasing network activity. Macro events like a potential government shutdown and delayed employment reports are also influencing crypto demand. Tune in for insights that blend economics with the evolving crypto landscape!
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Tariff Dividends Could Spark Crypto Demand
- President Trump is reportedly considering tariff dividends of up to $2,000 funded by tariff revenues.
- Similar fiscal boosts in 2020 correlated with an altcoin bull run, suggesting potential market impact.
BNB Rally Highlights Short-Term Interest
- BNB's surge past $1,100 has drawn attention to BNB Chain native protocols and network activity.
- Despite BNB's price gain, total value locked on BNB Chain rose less than 4%, showing limited long-term allocations.
Regulatory Gap Boosts Risk Assets
- A U.S. government shutdown furloughed most SEC staff and left the CFTC understaffed, reducing oversight capacity.
- Delayed employment reports and anticipated Fed cuts pushed traders toward Bitcoin, gold, and other risky assets.