Bitcoin Briefly Surges Past $81,000 Amidst Tariff Rumours

Bitcoin experienced a sharp price surge on Monday, surpassing the $81,000 mark after reports emerged of potential tariff relief from President Trump. While White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett reportedly said the president is considering a 90-day pause on tariffs for all countries except China, the rally was short-lived. The initial rise mirrored a rapid rebound in US equity futures with the S&P 500 surging 7% within minutes of the announcement. Crypto analysts are now dissecting whether recent selling pressure across risk assets is truly linked to this sudden price spike.