{"id":70775,"date":"2026-02-04T09:32:05","date_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=70775"},"modified":"2026-02-04T09:32:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T09:32:05","slug":"crypto-dump-pauses-with-end-of-us-shutdown-relief-or-dead-cat-bounce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dogewisperer.com\/?p=70775","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Dump Pauses With End of US Shutdown: Relief or Dead Cat Bounce?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Crypto prices stopped their fall after the US House passed a funding deal that reopened the government. Bitcoin briefly sank to $72,800 before climbing back near $76.280, still down 3.2% on the day. This appears to be a temporary end to the US shutdown rather than the final conclusion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"chart crypto-chart-instance\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0\" data-coin-id=\"btc-bitcoin\">\n<div class=\"chart__header\">\n<div class=\"chart__info\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t<img id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-chart__info-icon-img\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"chart__info-name\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-chart__info-name\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-symbol\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-chart__info-symbol\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-current\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-price\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-chart__info-price\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-change\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-chart__info-change\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-extra\">\n<div class=\"chart__info-label\">Market Cap<\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__info-marketcap\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-chart__info-marketcap\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__controls\">\n<div class=\"chart__controls-group\">\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--24h\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-btn-24h\">24h<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--7d\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-btn-7d\">7d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--30d\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-btn-30d\">30d<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--1y\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-btn-1y\">1y<\/button><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<button class=\"chart__button chart__button--all-time\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-btn-all-time\">All Time<\/button>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"chart__container\">\n\t\t<canvas class=\"chart__canvas\" id=\"crypto_chart_698311b9789a0-cryptoChart\"><\/canvas>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The U.S. House of Representatives concluded a brief but tense fiscal standoff by passing a funding package with a narrow 217\u2013214 vote. This legislative action effectively ended a four-day partial government shutdown that had commenced on January 31.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GOV SHUTDOWN UPDATES <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f447.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udc47\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/s.w.org\/images\/core\/emoji\/17.0.2\/72x72\/1f6a8.png\" alt=\"\ud83d\udea8\" class=\"wp-smiley\" style=\"height: 1em; max-height: 1em;\"><\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t the end of the shutdown<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a delay <\/p>\n<p>Congress moved a procedural lever, rushed a funding stopgap, and left DHS hanging on a short leash until February. <\/p>\n<p>Headlines will say crisis averted, but all they did was reschedule it <\/p>\n<p>Trump signs.\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/mcGsFpxhtS\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/mcGsFpxhtS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Draxen (@Draxen_Web3) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Draxen_Web3\/status\/2018962058348573166?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>President Trump finalized the measure hours later, securing full-year funding for most federal departments through September. But what caused this new government shutdown?<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/next-1000x-crypto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Next 1000X Crypto \u2013 Here\u2019s 10+ Crypto Tokens That Can Hit 1000x This Year<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The DHS Drama: End Of The US Shutdown For Now<\/h2>\n<p>Most of the government got its long-term funding secured, but the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), home to ICE, CBP, Coast Guard, and more, remains on a tight leash. It\u2019s running on a two-week continuing resolution (CR) that expires February 13, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>This short fuse stems from a heated partisan clash over immigration enforcement. It escalated after two tragic murders of US citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis earlier this month. Democrats pushed hard for reforms like mandatory body cameras, stricter warrant rules, and limits on operations, while Republicans held firm on backing aggressive enforcement under the current administration.<\/p>\n<p>The compromise buys time for talks, but many in the space see it as \u201ccrisis delayed\u201d rather than \u201ccrisis averted\u201d, with another potential funding cliff just around the corner.<\/p>\n<p>The ongoing uncertainty kept sentiment cautious even after the vote. While everyone\u2019s attention is currently on Capitol Hill, predicting the next move from this administration is difficult, and the market reflects this.<\/p>\n<p><strong>EXPLORE:\u00a0<a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/best-solana-meme-coins\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\">Top Solana Meme Coins to Buy in 2026<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>The Fear Of Another Prolonged US Shutdown<\/h2>\n<p>We saw the effect with the <a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/us-government-shutdown-hits-day-35-bitcoin-news-will-liquidity-hunters-push-btc-usd-higher-in-november\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">first government shutdown<\/a>, and it\u2019s not a surprise to see the market crash again this time. Ethereum felt even more pain. ETH trades near $2,266, down 2.6% in 24 hours and 26% over the week.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/sosovalue.com\/assets\/etf\/us-eth-spot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs<\/a> experienced substantial outflows of $272 million, with Fidelity\u2019s FBTC leading at $149 million, signaling temporary pressure on BTC. Meanwhile, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP ETFs recorded modest inflows of $14M, $1.24M, and $19.46M respectively, hinting at early capital rotation toward altcoins rather than broad crypto exits.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">On Feb. 3, U.S. Bitcoin spot ETFs saw $272 million in net outflows, led by Fidelity\u2019s FBTC with $149 million in net outflows. In contrast, Ethereum spot ETFs recorded $14.06 million in net inflows, while Solana spot ETFs saw $1.24 million in net inflows and XRP spot ETFs\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/tNT1sk4UMP\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/tNT1sk4UMP<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WuBlockchain\/status\/2018925522315829753?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">February 4, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h2>Is This Bounce Something We Can Trust? Bitcoin Could Retest Lower Levels<\/h2>\n<p><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/bitcoin-btc\/bitcoin-bear-market-60k-floor\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Compass Point analysts<\/a> argue Bitcoin\u2019s bear phase may be nearing its final stage, with $60K\u2013$68K identified as a key long-term support zone where many investors accumulated BTC. The $70K\u2013$80K range is considered weak support, meaning price could move through it quickly amid ETF outflows and low demand.<\/p>\n<p>A breakdown below $60K is seen as unlikely unless global equities enter a broader bear market. Longer term, growing corporate and institutional adoption suggests underlying demand remains intact despite near-term volatility.<\/p>\n<p>Thanks to the end of the US shutdown, stocks bounced too, though the Nasdaq still sits down 2% on the day. That tells us fear has eased, not vanished. The current recovery reflects an immediate relief from the shutdown, but the \u201cDHS cliff\u201d on February 13 is the next major hurdle.<\/p>\n<p>Until a permanent agreement is reached, the market is likely to remain sensitive to every development from the Capitol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DISCOVER:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"http:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/cryptocurrency\/new-binance-listings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\"><strong>16+ New and Upcoming Binance Listings in 2026<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong><a class=\"general-link\" href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/report\/state-of-crypto-q4-2025\/%E2%80%9D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">99Bitcoins\u2019 Q4 2025 State of Crypto Market Report<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/discord.gg\/B7Uk6agkqj%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"\u201ctrue\u201d\">Follow 99Bitcoins on <\/span><\/a><a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/99BitcoinsHQ%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">X<\/a> For the Latest Market Updates and Subscribe on <a class=\"\u201cgeneral-link\u201d\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@99bitcoins%E2%80%9D\" target=\"\u201c_blank\u201d\" rel=\"\u201cnofollow\">YouTube<\/a> For Daily Expert Market Analysis.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/news\/altcoins\/crypto-rebounds-us-shutdown-end\/\">Crypto Dump Pauses With End of US Shutdown: Relief or Dead Cat Bounce?<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/99bitcoins.com\/\">99Bitcoins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Crypto prices stopped their fall after the US House passed a funding deal that reopened the government. Bitcoin briefly sank to $72,800 before climbing back near $76.280, still down 3.2% on the day. This appears to be a temporary end to the US shutdown rather than the final conclusion. 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