Bitcoin Approaches All-Time High Amid US Government Shutdown and Institutional Inflows
Bitcoin Approaches All-Time High Amid US Government Shutdown and Institutional Inflows Bitcoin Approaches All-Time High Amid US Government Shutdown and Institutional Inflows Bitcoin, the world's leading cryptocurrency, recently surged to trade above $123,800 , inching within 1% of its all-time high set in August 2025. This impressive price rally has been fueled by renewed demand following the U.S. government shutdown, which has injected uncertainty into traditional financial markets and driven investors towards alternative assets. This week alone, Bitcoin’s price has climbed approximately 12%, a sharp rise that reflects growing investor appetite for digital assets viewed as hedges in times of geopolitical and economic turbulence. Institutional Demand Fuels Bitcoin Rally One of the key drivers behind this recent price momentum has been the surge in institutional inflows into Bitcoin-linked exchange-traded funds (ETFs). Over the past four days, Bitcoin ETFs re...