Today I came across some pretty explosive news—Trump has thrown out a new idea, and this time it’s pretty bold: he’s considering using tariff revenues to completely replace personal income tax.
What does that mean? Simply put, American workers might no longer have taxes deducted from their wages and could take home their full salary. As soon as this news broke, the crypto community lit up, with all kinds of interpretations flying around.
Theoretically, if this move were actually implemented, the impact would be far-reaching. First, people’s disposable income would increase. Where would this extra money go? The stock market, real estate, and cryptocurrencies could all get a share. For funds already looking for safe havens or growth opportunities, digital assets like Bitcoin could become even more attractive. Furthermore, once the traditional tax system is changed, it’s bound to reshuffle capital flows.
But thinking calmly, the risks are obvious. Dramatically higher tariffs would mean soaring costs for imported goods, increasing inflationary pressure and potentially straining global trade relationships even further. If this ultimately triggers an economic downturn, market panic could set in, and capital might flee from risk assets—with crypto bearing the brunt. Plus, policy uncertainty itself is a source of volatility, so sharp swings in market sentiment in the short term are almost inevitable.
To be honest, this plan would be extremely difficult to implement. Can tariff revenues really cover the fiscal gap left by eliminating income tax? Many economists are skeptical. But the market never waits for policy to be fully clarified before reacting—sentiment often moves first.
In this situation, here are a few thoughts for your reference:
· Don’t rush to chase the rally—wait for clearer policy signals before making a move · Keep a certain proportion of your holdings in stablecoins to give yourself some flexibility · Watch institutional fund flows, especially Bitcoin ETF subscription and redemption data · Diversify your portfolio—don’t put all your assets on a single platform or in a single coin
Major policy shifts are usually accompanied by both opportunities and pitfalls. Staying clear-headed is much more important than trying to be the fastest. In times like this, staying steady helps you see further.
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GateUser-dcf816a6
· 9h ago
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GateUser-26d7f434
· 9h ago
Wait, does this logic really make sense? Using tariffs to offset income tax... Sounds like Trump is making big promises again.
I do think more people will enter the market when they have more money on hand, but inflation is really a ticking time bomb. When that happens, crypto prices may rise but your money also loses value, which is kind of ironic.
At times like this, I just hold on tightly to stablecoins and let things play out for a while. Not making money these next couple of months won't starve me anyway.
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StablecoinEnjoyer
· 9h ago
Haha, it's the same old Trump trick again—swap tariffs for tax cuts. Sounds great, but who actually believes it'll happen?
Or maybe you guys really do believe it. I better stock up on stablecoins this time.
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AirdropHustler
· 9h ago
Here we go again, tariffs offsetting income tax? Sounds great, but in reality, inflation will come knocking first.
If this round actually gets implemented, I have my doubts. Even economists are shaking their heads.
To put it simply, just wait for clear signals. Don’t blindly chase the highs—keep some stablecoins as insurance.
Watch what the institutions are doing—that’s real money at play. Keep a close eye on ETF data.
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GateUser-74b10196
· 9h ago
Speaking of swapping tariffs for income tax, it feels like just changing chips at the gambling table... Once inflation hits and the dollar depreciates, BTC actually becomes more attractive.
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BearMarketSurvivor
· 9h ago
Another good show, huh? Tariffs replaced with income tax? Sounds nice, but if you think about it, it's full of pitfalls.
Another good show, huh? Tariffs replaced with income tax? Sounds nice, but if you think about it, it's full of pitfalls.
When inflation rises, coin prices will still kneel, don't expect any good outcomes.
This logic is full of holes, even economists are shaking their heads.
If it were really going to happen, the market would have crashed by now; they're still just floating the idea.
Wait, wait, wait. Don't just follow the crowd. Keep your stablecoin positions ready first.
The key is still to watch what institutions do. ETF flows don't lie.
I just want to know if ordinary people can actually get more money. Feels like another sleight of hand.
Risk assets are like a powder keg right now—don't touch them.
Staying clear-headed is more important than anything. I agree with this viewpoint.
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MEVSupportGroup
· 9h ago
Another round of policy absurdity, they're really daring this time.
Wait a minute, using tariffs to offset income tax... does that logic even hold up? I feel like this is headed for disaster.
Crypto is just hype, inflation is the real killer—even Bitcoin won't be able to save us then.
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ChainDoctor
· 9h ago
Partying again, huh? Whether it will actually be implemented is still up in the air.
Tariffs covering the income tax gap? That's a joke, I really don't get how that math works.
Inflation comes and coin prices drop first—I've seen this trick many times before.
Today I came across some pretty explosive news—Trump has thrown out a new idea, and this time it’s pretty bold: he’s considering using tariff revenues to completely replace personal income tax.
What does that mean? Simply put, American workers might no longer have taxes deducted from their wages and could take home their full salary. As soon as this news broke, the crypto community lit up, with all kinds of interpretations flying around.
Theoretically, if this move were actually implemented, the impact would be far-reaching. First, people’s disposable income would increase. Where would this extra money go? The stock market, real estate, and cryptocurrencies could all get a share. For funds already looking for safe havens or growth opportunities, digital assets like Bitcoin could become even more attractive. Furthermore, once the traditional tax system is changed, it’s bound to reshuffle capital flows.
But thinking calmly, the risks are obvious. Dramatically higher tariffs would mean soaring costs for imported goods, increasing inflationary pressure and potentially straining global trade relationships even further. If this ultimately triggers an economic downturn, market panic could set in, and capital might flee from risk assets—with crypto bearing the brunt. Plus, policy uncertainty itself is a source of volatility, so sharp swings in market sentiment in the short term are almost inevitable.
To be honest, this plan would be extremely difficult to implement. Can tariff revenues really cover the fiscal gap left by eliminating income tax? Many economists are skeptical. But the market never waits for policy to be fully clarified before reacting—sentiment often moves first.
In this situation, here are a few thoughts for your reference:
· Don’t rush to chase the rally—wait for clearer policy signals before making a move
· Keep a certain proportion of your holdings in stablecoins to give yourself some flexibility
· Watch institutional fund flows, especially Bitcoin ETF subscription and redemption data
· Diversify your portfolio—don’t put all your assets on a single platform or in a single coin
Major policy shifts are usually accompanied by both opportunities and pitfalls. Staying clear-headed is much more important than trying to be the fastest. In times like this, staying steady helps you see further.