U.S. Shutdown Impacts Crypto Markets as Bitcoin Dips

The longest U.S. government shutdown in history, lasting 36 days as of November 2025, has impacted the cryptocurrency market with significant liquidity withdrawals and falling asset prices.

Liquidity constraints have pressured Bitcoin and Ethereum’s valuations, highlighting vulnerabilities within the crypto ecosystem and leading to strategic shifts in investment focus.

The U.S. government shutdown, lasting a record 36 days in November 2025, has disrupted the crypto market, significantly impacting liquidity and asset pricing. Analysts warn of liquidity issues affecting valuation and macro sentiment across the sector.

Government Shutdown Clock – White House

Liquidity Withdrawal and Market Repercussions

Approximately $200 billion in liquidity has been withdrawn, heavily straining crypto valuations. Notably, Bitcoin fell to $103,960, marking a steep decline. Ethereum also experienced volatility, prompting a shift towards stable assets.

Ron Hammond of Wintermute comments that legislative focus may remain elsewhere, potentially hindering crypto development in the current environment.

“As we get closer to the end of the year, Congress will have priorities other than crypto to deal with.” — Ron Hammond, Head of Policy and Advocacy, Wintermute

Potential Recovery and Historical Insights

Shutdown-driven liquidity issues are pressuring both financial markets and regulatory bodies. CryptoOracle projects a potential Bitcoin target of $250,000 within two years, contingent on liquidity improvements.

“The shutdown will break liquidity first, then fix it later. The world still runs on dollar liquidity. When that stops flowing, even Bitcoin gasps for air, but it’s also when the strongest hands reload.” — CryptoOracle

Historical patterns suggest the shutdown mirrors past macro-driven market retrenchment. On-chain data indicates risk-off movements with shifts towards stablecoins. Future outcomes depend on robust liquidity restoration efforts.