The crypto market bounced back on Sunday after U.S. President Donald Trump said Americans could receive direct cash payments funded by tariff revenue. The announcement came through Trump’s Truth Social post, where he claimed the U.S. is bringing in “trillions of dollars” from tariffs. According to him, this money will be used to reduce the national debt and pay Americans a dividend of at least $2,000 per person, excluding high-income earners.

This announcement arrives at a tense moment. Trump’s tariff policies are currently under review by the U.S. Supreme Court, which is examining whether previous tariff decisions fell under presidential authority. His post appeared to be a direct defense of those policies, citing tariffs as a major driver of strong economic performance and record revenue.

Shortly after Trump’s announcement, the crypto market turned green. Bitcoin moved back above $103,000, Ethereum climbed past $3,500, and Solana traded over $160. The CoinDesk 20 Index also rose more than 1.5%.

The bounce was positive but still cautious. The market has been under pressure all week, and Bitcoin is still down more than 5% and Ethereum more than 7%. The rebound shows improving sentiment, with traders starting to factor in the possibility of new money entering the economy, and potentially flowing into crypto.

A New Version of Stimulus Checks?

Trump’s plan is quickly being compared to the COVID-era stimulus checks. When those checks were sent out in 2020 and 2021, spending shot up, and a noticeable portion of the funds flowed directly into cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin rose more than twentyfold from its lows during that period, Ethereum surged nearly fifty times, and smaller altcoins skyrocketed even more.

Popular crypto analyst Money Ape called Trump’s tariff dividend idea a “modern stimulus check,” arguing that any direct payment, even if smaller or slower, could trigger the same pattern. It means once the new money enters the system, consumer spending rises, and risk assets like crypto rally. 

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In reaction, Crypto traders on X said this kind of capital is what triggers large market rallies. Many users described the possibility as “rocket fuel” and “a liquidity wave.” They believe that with improving economic conditions, approved exchange-traded funds, and a more crypto-friendly administration, this could set the stage for the biggest bull market yet.

Will Americans Actually Receive It?

For now, the proposed dividend exists only as a social media announcement. To become reality, it would require formal approval from Congress, a process that involves drafting a bill, securing votes in both chambers, and overcoming political disputes. No such legislation is currently moving forward.

Even with these uncertainties, the crypto market has reacted positively. For traders, the possibility of new money entering the system, especially in the form of direct payments, is enough to spark fresh optimism.

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