Government Shutdown Over—But Bitcoin Remains In ‘Extreme Fear’ At $103,000

Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is trading mildly up to $103,000 on Thursday, showing almost little relief even after Washington ended its 43-day shutdown

Extreme Fear Dominates Despite Policy Clarity

Crypto Fear & Greed Index (Source: Coinglass)

Bitcoin’s fear index fell to 14, matching panic levels from earlier capitulation events this year. 

The reading signals that traders remain risk-averse even as Washington resolves political gridlock.

Historically, the end of major U.S. political standoffs sparks relief rallies across equities and digital assets.

This …

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