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Uptober Unleashed: Could Tariff Windfall Payments Spark the Next Altcoin Frenzy?

Crypto’s back on script as Trump considers tariff windfall disbursements

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Austin Hodge
October 03, 2025

As summer turns to fall and “Wrecktember” seemingly gives way to “Uptober,” crypto enthusiasts can breathe a sigh of relief with the traditional crypto patterns apparently sticking to the script. Crypto ETFs, altcoins, and foundational players like Bitcoin and Ethereum have rebounded with gusto amidst the U.S. government shutdown.

Meanwhile, it looks like a different script is about to be flipped as President Trump eyes a tariff windfall and suggests tossing part of it back to the taxpayer as a “dividend to the people.” Such an unexpected move could set the stage for the long-anticipated alt season. Market studies indicate rebates and disbursements like Covid relief payments tend to spur investors to take riskier bets (i.e. altcoin investments), especially once inflation enters the picture.

But will history repeat itself like the 2020-21 altcoin surge, or has the market grown more selective?

The answer could shape our immediate financial future.

Let's dive in!

  • Trump's potential 'tariff dividends' and rate cuts could lead to an altcoin surge, similar to the 2020 stimulus-fueled rally. — Read More

  • CME Group will offer continuous cryptocurrency futures and options trading 24/7 from early 2026, pending regulatory approval. — Read More

  • Latin America sees a $1.5 trillion surge in cryptocurrency transactions from 2022 to 2025, led by Brazil's crypto dominance. — Read More

  • Telegram introduces tokenized US stocks through Kraken and Backed, focusing initially on emerging markets. — Read More

  • Polymarket is relaunching in the U.S. after a CFTC ban, aiming for a $10 billion valuation amid strategic moves and partnerships. — Read More

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