Breaking news! Government shutdown – Will This Hurt or Help Bitcoin?

[red4slash]

For now, especially when bitcoin is still in a bullish condition, I actually feel that the market has begun to ignore the policies implemented by the US, unlike before, and I feel quite good about this so that this condition does not drag on too long and we do not assume that Trump is the market determinant, as discussed by many beginners and those who are hyped up.

US policies often change, and we know that. So, looking at what they're doing now, it probably won't have a huge impact on Bitcoin, but it might slow down adoption a bit. However, regardless of that, I don't think we should be too concerned about what they are doing because, personally, I will only focus on my own actions, even though it cannot be denied that the US actions sometimes cause the market to fluctuate a little, although not as severely as before.

[aphelio_wane]

Shutdowns in the US aren’t anything new - they happen fairly often and usually don’t last long. But with Trump, things might be different. He set a record for shutdowns in his last term, so he could drag it out for weeks or even months. While even a shutdown over a month isn't a major event, it would still hurt the economy, maybe lowering GDP growth slightly.

Meanwhile, the S&P keeps hitting new highs, and Bitcoin is still rising. So, despite what the media says, it’s not as bad as it sounds.

[Alphakilo]

The U.S. government shutdown has put a freeze on many agencies, including the SEC, which means ETF approvals and other regulatory moves could be delayed again. Some investors see this as a setback for adoption.

Investors already have plenty of Bitcoin ETFs to choose from, not sure how that would slow adoption down on that front. A delay in regulatory moves is mostly a positive, given that these have usually been shown to be a detriment to Bitcoin.

This is true. Bitcoin ETFs are already approved, so this shutdown will not affect it. In this case, new ETF applications won't be proceeded, so it doesn't matter for Bitcoin because futures and spot ETFs, both are approved. This news is potentially a bullish factor for Bitcoin because lots of crypto investors buy Bitcoin because of it's the best deflationary asset, the complete opposite of USD. In other words, Bitcoin is a hedge against fiscal instability.

The decentralized nature of Bitcoin will be evident and glaring despite the shutdown even though i believe it won't last for long.

However, one thing is for sure about the outcome of this shutdown and that is, it will most likely cause a short term volatility following FOMO from newbie investors, but am sure that despite the mixed market reaction, there would be a long term strengthening of the price to either maintain or increase the value of one's Bitcoin asset during these periods following market instability due to volatilities.

[Lida93]

For now, especially when bitcoin is still in a bullish condition, I actually feel that the market has begun to ignore the policies implemented by the US, unlike before, and I feel quite good about this so that this condition does not drag on too long and we do not assume that Trump is the market determinant, as discussed by many beginners and those who are hyped up.

US policies often change, and we know that. So, looking at what they're doing now, it probably won't have a huge impact on Bitcoin, but it might slow down adoption a bit. However, regardless of that, I don't think we should be too concerned about what they are doing because, personally, I will only focus on my own actions, even though it cannot be denied that the US actions sometimes cause the market to fluctuate a little, although not as severely as before.

I pictured it that way too when I realised that it's first time in this year where bitcoin price is absolutely ignoring the politics of the US government and doing the opposite as opposed to what many mixed reactions has recently averred Donald Trump as market determinants - most of what has raised those thoughts were just short term triggers on bitcoin market, the main determinants of the bitcoin market are those factors that triggers long term effect.  In one way and another we can't deny that ETF approvals and government regulatory policies have suddenly become a necessary evil in speeding bitcoin adoption but they ain't a lifeline.

[Taskford]

The U.S. government shutdown has put a freeze on many agencies, including the SEC, which means ETF approvals and other regulatory moves could be delayed again. Some investors see this as a setback for adoption.

Bitcoin has been around and thriving long before ETFs or U.S. regulations were ever discussed. It doesn’t rely on government approval, and as a decentralized asset, it continues to operate regardless of what’s happening in Washington.

Yes, ETFs and institutional products might speed up adoption, but they’re not what keeps Bitcoin alive. Shutdowns, politics, and delays only remind us why Bitcoin was created in the first place: to exist outside of government failures.


https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/government-shutdown-trump-09-30-25

So I guess that question has been answered already by latest movement happened on Bitcoin. The market movement became more great after those situation occur.

If we look at  CMC https://coinmarketcap.com/ Bitcoin is recovering at seems like it will cross again at $120k.

People seems tired on political stints happening and maybe lots of investors realize that whatever happened to powerful countries it doesn't have anything to do with Bitcoin that's why the price now keeps pumping.

[fikrett]

So I guess that question has been answered already by latest movement happened on Bitcoin. The market movement became more great after those situation occur.

If we look at  CMC https://coinmarketcap.com/ Bitcoin is recovering at seems like it will cross again at $120k.

People seems tired on political stints happening and maybe lots of investors realize that whatever happened to powerful countries it doesn't have anything to do with Bitcoin that's why the price now keeps pumping.

Even if it happens - it doesn't affect the price or the sentiment for long, and it's a good thing.

The market and the fundamentals do know better where to go 

[ThemePen]

Government shutdown causes delays like slowing down SEC approval of Bitcoin ETFs which disappoints investors who wish to see Bitcoin adopted more quickly. Yet this delay also clearly demonstrates fundamental value of Bitcoin. When political issues can stop entire U.S. financial system Bitcoin decentralized network keeps operating smoothly without any pause. Although ETFs and similar products could help Bitcoin be adopted faster but they are not vital for its survival. Simply put every time government fails or shuts down it serves as powerful reminder that Bitcoin was designed to exist and succeed free from risks of unstable central control.

[Hardyrobust]

The U.S. government shutdown has put a freeze on many agencies, including the SEC, which means ETF approvals and other regulatory moves could be delayed again. Some investors see this as a setback for adoption.

Bitcoin has been around and thriving long before ETFs or U.S. regulations were ever discussed. It doesn’t rely on government approval, and as a decentralized asset, it continues to operate regardless of what’s happening in Washington.

Yes, ETFs and institutional products might speed up adoption, but they’re not what keeps Bitcoin alive. Shutdowns, politics, and delays only remind us why Bitcoin was created in the first place: to exist outside of government failures.


https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/government-shutdown-trump-09-30-25

Bitcoin is decentralised in nature which means it is not being controlled by any government agency like fiat. Therefore I don't see the possibilities of this shutdown affecting bitcoin. Even without ETF I still believe bitcoin will still thrive in its adoption, although this body may be of help in fasting the adoption of bitcoin but that doesn't mean bitcoin is being control by this regulatory body or is subject to government control like fiat, because if this is so it means bitcoin is not decentralised in nature.

[Hamza2424]

The U.S. government shutdown has put a freeze on many agencies, including the SEC, which means ETF approvals and other regulatory moves could be delayed again. Some investors see this as a setback for adoption.

Bitcoin has been around and thriving long before ETFs or U.S. regulations were ever discussed. It doesn’t rely on government approval, and as a decentralized asset, it continues to operate regardless of what’s happening in Washington.

Yes, ETFs and institutional products might speed up adoption, but they’re not what keeps Bitcoin alive. Shutdowns, politics, and delays only remind us why Bitcoin was created in the first place: to exist outside of government failures.

This is a good reminder for everyone, as it shows the importance and independence of bitcoin. It is decentralized and anonymous, no one is controlling it and it needs nobody, that's the beauty of it.

Anyways, I have been seeing this shutting down news for few days, but did not got much information in any posts what this is about like what caused this. I know the reason now.

Besides, I don't care haha, so if anyone shares that's fine otherwise still fine. If it will hurt bitcoin or not, you answered that part already, and I agreed, but from my side, I will say the same, it could not impact bitcoin. The current price is the proof.