Bitcoin Jumps to $87.9K on Trump Tariff Shift and Altman-Visa Stablecoin Buzz

Bitcoin rallied Monday, climbing 3.4% to $87,987.1 as investors welcomed reports suggesting U.S. President Donald Trump may take a more targeted approach to trade tariffs. According to the Wall Street Journal, instead of broad levies, the administration may focus on around 15% of countries with persistent trade deficits, including China, Japan, India, and Vietnam—dubbed the “dirty 15.”

Initial concerns over escalating trade tensions had pressured risk assets, but optimism around a more strategic and negotiable plan boosted sentiment. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hinted that countries might avoid higher tariffs by reducing their own barriers, easing market fears.

The risk-on mood extended to altcoins, with Ethereum jumping 4.8% to $2,087.78, XRP rising 2.6% to $2.46, Solana up 9%, Cardano gaining 5%, and Polygon climbing 4%. Meme coins like Dogecoin and $TRUMP also rallied, gaining 9% and 3.5%, respectively.

Meanwhile, Sam Altman’s World Network is reportedly in talks with Visa to integrate stablecoin payments into its crypto wallet, World Wallet. The move could offer users Visa card functionality, enabling fiat on/off-ramps and global crypto payments. The plan aims to transform World Wallet into a “mini bank account,” raising competitive pressure in the wallet space.

Bitcoin adoption also gained steam as Strategy, led by Michael Saylor, raised its holdings to over 500,000 BTC. The firm purchased 6,911 Bitcoins for $584.1 million, averaging $84,529 per coin.

In Japan, Bitcoin investment firm Metaplanet appointed Eric Trump to its strategic advisory board. With over 3,200 BTC in reserves, Metaplanet aims to expand globally and reach 10,000 BTC by 2025, leveraging Trump’s experience in finance and branding.

Crypto markets rallied broadly, fueled by easing macro fears, bullish corporate moves, and growing adoption narratives.