🇺🇸 US on the Verge of a Shutdown: Markets Frozen in Anticipation of January 30
While the crypto market searches for reasons to grow, alarming news is coming from Washington. The U.S. government faces a partial shutdown of operations (shutdown) as early as next Friday.
What's Happening?
Democrats in the Senate have promised to block the budget due to a fierce conflict surrounding the immigration enforcement agency (ICE). The catalyst was the death of nurse Alex Pretty in Minnesota during a federal special operation. This is the second death in a month, and politicians are demanding radical reforms of the service.
Political Gridlock:
Chuck Schumer (Democrat leader) stated directly: "I will vote against it," accusing Republicans of unwillingness to control ICE abuses.The Math: Republicans need 60 votes in the Senate, but they only have 53 seats. They need to sway at least 7-8 Democrats, which currently seems nearly impossible.The Deadline: January 30. If a compromise is not found by then, funding for the Department of Homeland Security and other agencies will cease.
Why is this important for crypto?
A U.S. shutdown always means uncertainty.
Volatility: Investors may start moving out of risky assets while waiting for the outcome.Data Delays: During a shutdown, the release of important macroeconomic reports (inflation, unemployment) might be paused, which "blinds" the market.Dollar vs. BTC: Historically, shutdowns make USD holders nervous, which sometimes benefits "digital gold."
We are monitoring the news from the Senate. Next week promises to be intense! 🔥
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