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The U.S. government shutdown has ended, but Bitcoin (BTC) is failing to rally, as this “good news” is seen as a bearish catalyst. The reopening unlocks delayed BLS economic data, causing Kalshi traders to lower their odds of a December Federal Reserve rate cut. This has triggered a clear capital rotation: Bitcoin is struggling near $103,500, while traditional hedges like Gold have surged to $4,212. Bitcoin (BTC) is struggling to find footing, failing to rally with equities and gold. This bearish divergence is a direct result of the end of the historic 43-day U.S. government shutdown. President Donald Trump has signed the bipartisan 60-40 bill to reopen the government. This “good news,” however, has been met with caution, as Bitcoin struggles to hold $103,500. Related: No Inflation Data, No Confidence: When Will the Crypto Market Recover Its Lost $408 Billion? ‘Good News is Bad News’: Market Fears Delayed Fed Data The market’s bearish reaction stems from what the reopening unlocks. The end of the shutdown means that key economic data, which the Federal Reserve relies on for its monetary decisions, will now be released. Fed Chair Jerome Powell had previously stated that December’s FOMC decision would be hampered by the lack of this crucial data. With the government reopening, the delayed September Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data is now imminent. This has caused Kalshi traders to lower their odds of a Fed initiating a rate cut next month. The market now fears this hot, delayed data will give the Fed justification to remain hawkish. The Great Rotation: Bitcoin Lags as Gold Rallies This fear of a “higher-for-longer” Fed has put immediate downward pressure on Bitcoin (BTC). The asset, which is highly sensitive to liquidity conditions, has suffered from low capital inflows, and this macro-shift is exacerbating the weakness.  Source:…

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