đ¨ $100B Exits Crypto on U.S. Government Shutdown Risk
Rumors are spreading that the U.S. government may shut down â and many believe the crypto market is about to see a massive dump. Let me break down whatâs actually happening.
The U.S. government must pass new funding before January 31. If politicians fail to reach an agreement, parts of the government could temporarily shut down. This uncertainty is whatâs fueling market panic.
Why does a U.S. government shutdown affect crypto?
Crypto doesnât move on news alone â it moves on liquidity.
The key term you need to understand is TGA (Treasury General Account). Think of it as the U.S. governmentâs main bank account.
When the TGA balance increases, money is pulled out of the financial system
Less liquidity = pressure on risk assets
Crypto is a high-risk asset â prices can drop
Thatâs why shutdown fears matter.
đ Possible Scenarios Ahead
1ď¸âŁ Last-minute deal (No shutdown)
Funding passes in time
Markets may see a relief pump
Direction then depends purely on technical analysis
2ď¸âŁ No deal (Shutdown begins)
Liquidity tightens further
Risk assets dump
Crypto could see a sharp sell-off
3ď¸âŁ Deal happens, but liquidity stays tight
Markets remain slow and choppy
Least likely scenario
Historically, during the last U.S. government shutdown, Bitcoin and Ethereum both dipped hard. If history repeats, we could see a similar move.
đ§ What Should You Do?
đ´ Futures Traders
Avoid high leverage
Donât use tight stop losses
Shutdown headlines can cause sudden wicks
đ˘ Spot Traders
Stay patient
A shutdown could offer excellent buy-the-dip opportunities
đ Coins to Watch
If we get a strong dip:
SOL â Buy limits below $120
ETH â Below $2,000
XRP â Below $1.20