Oct 01, 2025
Bitcoin pushes for $118K as analysis calls US gov’t shutdown ‘non-event’

Bitcoin eyes its highest levels in six weeks as weak US jobs data drives crypto and risk assets higher, with shutdown dips now “buy opportunities.”
Key points:
Bitcoin is trying to break $118,000 for the first time since mid-August.
US labor market weakness drives crypto and risk assets higher despite the US government shutdown.
Source: Cointelegraph →Related News
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