U.S. Shutdown Fears Ease Odds Drop to 26%, Bullish For Crypto!
Markets breathe easier as the likelihood of a U.S. government shutdown in January 2026 drops to 26%, down from 38% just weeks ago. The decline follows the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in 2025, which pre-funded 85% to 95% of federal spending through September 2026. While a stopgap funding resolution is still needed by January 30 to avoid partial closures, the reduced risk is easing investor tension.
Crypto markets, historically sensitive to macroeconomic uncertainty, may benefit from the stabilizing political outlook. Bitcoin and other digital assets often thrive in environments where traditional fiscal instability wanes, as capital seeks alternative stores of value. The current legislative buffer could further legitimize crypto as a hedge against bureaucratic volatility.
