#数字资产市场动态 ⚡ The looming government shutdown in the US is once again approaching, with January 31 becoming a countdown on the market's nerves. Congress's failure to reach a budget agreement and their hurried adjournment could trigger a new round of market "fast freezing."



**Liquidity freezes, risk assets take the hit first**

A shutdown sounds abstract, but what does it actually mean? Thousands of billions of dollars in government spending instantly freeze, and a chunk of liquidity in global markets will be forcibly drained. Risk assets like Bitcoin are often the first to suffer. Compounding the situation, regulatory agencies like the SEC and CFTC will enter a "dormant" state, and crypto-friendly legislation such as the "Clear Act" will likely be delayed until 2026. In the short term, this is indeed an uncomfortable window.

**But the turning point lies after the "opening floodgates"**

This is the interesting part—the smart money is waiting for the moment the government reopens. Once the budget agreement is finalized, the frozen massive funds will flood back into the market like a breached dam. History shows that the S&P 500's average annual gain after a government shutdown ends reaches 13%. For highly volatile assets like cryptocurrencies, the rebound is often even more vigorous—that's the market's "hidden QE."

**History has no standard answer, but offers insights**

In 2013, during a shutdown, stocks fell while Bitcoin rose; in 2019, both declined simultaneously. This time? No one can be certain. But some analyses suggest that this shutdown could even serve as a test of the crypto bottom. Instead of guessing the outcome, it's better to develop a clear response plan: avoid unnecessary volatility during the chaos, and prepare for the liquidity surge. Hold core positions steady, keep some cash reserves, and wait for that "opening red" moment. $BTC, $ETH, and $INIT are all worth watching.

The storm before the calm is often the best window for deployment. Are your chips ready?
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FOMOrektGuyvip
· 3h ago
Here comes the same old story of suspension and suspension again, feels like a show every time. --- Smart money is waiting? I feel like it's just a pretext to harvest retail investors. --- It's easy to say hold steady on core positions, but who can hold during a dip? --- History has taught us many lessons, but can it really be replicated this time? Who dares to bet? --- Waiting for the door to open and liquidity to flow? I'm afraid I might be shaken out before that happens. --- Whether they pause or not, I've already gone all in with my chips, bring it on.
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LightningPacketLossvip
· 3h ago
January 31st opening day, now stocking cash and waiting to catch the rebound --- It's another government shutdown, history repeats itself, but this time smart money is moving --- The moment the shutdown is lifted is the real celebration, liquidity is flowing again --- The Clear Bill is delayed until 2026, this resistance is too stubborn --- Hold steady with core positions, keep some idle cash ready, just waiting for that wave of hidden QE to come in --- 2013 and 2019 are different; is this time a touchstone or a big trap? --- The article is right; instead of guessing blindly, it's better to be prepared. Let's see how it unfolds --- Thousands of billions of dollars frozen, the market is feeling a bit suffocated for now --- When the floodwaters rush back into the market, those who are well-prepared will profit, it's that simple
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LiquidationWizardvip
· 3h ago
What if the shutdown comes again? Anyway, it's all about easing liquidity in the end. The laws of history are right here. When the doors finally open, it really depends on who still has bullets left. Calling this a bottom test is a bit much, but it is indeed the window to get in. But honestly, brothers holding full positions might have a tough few days ahead.
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NFTPessimistvip
· 3h ago
Coming again? It feels like this happens every year, I'm truly numb to it.
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BlockImpostervip
· 4h ago
Oh no, it's going to halt again. Will we really be able to wait for that "good start" this time? Feels like a trick.
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MidnightTradervip
· 4h ago
Here we go again. Every time there's a halt, they say it's going to collapse, but it just rebounds with liquidity injections. Smart money has already been lurking at the bottom. Now those rushing in shouting slogans are basically bagholders. Don't make wild predictions without certainty. I'm waiting for liquidity to return before taking action.
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