• 7 October 2025
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• 22:05

As the U.S. government shutdown drags into its third week, Bitcoin has become one of the biggest beneficiaries of mounting political and economic uncertainty.

The world’s leading cryptocurrency has surged nearly 10% since October 1, as investors increasingly seek refuge from the turmoil shaking traditional markets.

Analysts say the extended standoff in Congress is eroding confidence in centralized financial systems, driving a shift toward decentralized assets. Jean-David Pekigno, Chief Operating Officer at Deribit, noted that both gold and Bitcoin are seeing renewed demand as investors hedge against potential fallout. “People are realizing that their wealth shouldn’t depend entirely on political negotiations,” he explained.

Bitcoin’s rally has also been supported by steady inflows into spot ETFs and declining exchange supply, tightening market conditions and amplifying the upward move.

Derivatives data shows a spike in bullish sentiment, with most call options on Deribit now targeting the $138,000–$140,000 range. Short-term resistance lies near $130,000, though some analysts warn of a potential pullback toward $118,000 before the next leg higher.

Despite the possibility of a brief correction, sentiment remains firmly positive. The prolonged shutdown has revived Bitcoin’s image as a safe-haven alternative—a decentralized hedge against political dysfunction and policy risk.

If the crisis continues, analysts believe the rally could intensify, with Bitcoin potentially breaching the $140,000 milestone before year-end.

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