The nearing resolution of the 40-day US government shutdown is easing market uncertainty, prompting renewed institutional interest and optimism over potential ETF approvals.
The prolonged US government shutdown appears to be drawing to a close, and financial markets are responding quickly. The news of the Senate advancing a procedural vote to reopen government operations has fueled a wave of confidence among institutional investors, who are once again turning to digital assets as a hedge against macroeconomic instability.
Over the weekend, cryptocurrency markets rebounded, led by strong gains in Starknet (STRK), which jumped more than 43%, and World Liberty Financial (WLFI), up 28% in 24 hours. The positive momentum suggests a growing appetite for risk assets as uncertainty surrounding government operations begins to fade.
“Markets were effectively operating in the dark for weeks,” said Nicolai Sondergaard, a research analyst at a blockchain intelligence firm. “Without key economic data releases and regulatory updates, investors were forced to trade on speculation rather than fundamentals. The end of the shutdown restores much-needed clarity.”
Analysts note that institutional accumulation of Ethereum (ETH) has resumed as trading desks prepare for potential ETF approvals. Data from major analytics platforms indicate a rise in average spot order size and wallet accumulation within the $3,000–$3,400 range, signaling confidence that the current rebound could evolve into a stable consolidation phase.
According to Nomura Group’s Laser Digital trading desk, the sustainability of this rally will depend on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether ETF inflows, which could “determine whether this recovery is institutional-led or driven by short-term retail speculation.”
ETF strategist Nate Geraci echoed the sentiment, saying the reopening of the government “effectively unlocks the regulatory bottleneck that has held back ETF approvals,” adding that this could “open the floodgates for new crypto investment vehicles, including potential spot XRP ETFs.”
The end of the shutdown not only restores confidence but could mark the start of a new institutional accumulation phase — setting the stage for a more stable digital asset market in the months ahead.
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