{"id":491,"date":"2026-02-05T08:40:49","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/?p=491"},"modified":"2026-02-05T08:40:49","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T08:40:49","slug":"how-u-s-funding-clarity-settled-markets-and-boosted-bitcoin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.coinsignals.net\/index.php\/2026\/02\/05\/how-u-s-funding-clarity-settled-markets-and-boosted-bitcoin\/","title":{"rendered":"How U.S. Funding Clarity Settled Markets and Boosted Bitcoin"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Bitcoin fell to about $72,800 amid concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown before rebounding strongly after lawmakers approved a funding measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bitcoin dropped sharply during heightened shutdown fears as U.S. lawmakers debated a temporary funding solution, then recovered once the House passed the bill on February 4, 2026, reducing the risk of a government shutdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The swift rebound highlighted how sensitive crypto markets remain to U.S. political uncertainty, even in the absence of crypto related developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shutdown Anxiety Spreads Across Markets<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 4, blockchain analytics firm Santiment reported that the sell off occurred during U.S. market hours as media coverage focused on a closely contested House vote. As uncertainty increased, Bitcoin declined rapidly, leading to roughly $30 million in DeFi liquidations. At the same time, the S and P 500 and gold also moved lower, despite gold\u2019s reputation as a defensive asset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This synchronized decline suggested investors were broadly pulling back from risk assets due to political uncertainty rather than reacting to any crypto specific issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the center of the concern was a proposed $1.2 trillion funding bill intended to keep most federal agencies operating through September 30. Failure to pass the legislation would have triggered a partial shutdown, potentially delaying economic data releases and adding pressure to already cautious markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The vote exposed divisions within the Republican party, including one lawmaker opposing the bill over objections tied to foreign aid provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite the tension, the bill ultimately passed, avoiding a shutdown and prompting immediate relief across financial markets. Bitcoin rebounded from its lows, gaining more than 5 percent within hours, while the S and P 500 also recovered. Santiment noted that the rapid bounce suggested the earlier sell off was driven by fears of political dysfunction rather than a shift in Bitcoin\u2019s underlying value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ongoing Challenges for Bitcoin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although the funding decision provided short term relief, Bitcoin continues to face broader challenges. Data from CoinGecko shows the asset has fallen nearly 14 percent over the past week and 17 percent over the last month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent report from Galaxy Digital pointed to weakening on chain indicators. Research head Alex Thorn noted that 46 percent of Bitcoin\u2019s circulating supply is currently underwater, meaning it last changed hands at higher prices, a condition that can increase selling pressure. He also highlighted the absence of meaningful accumulation by large investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On February 3, reports suggesting Iran was seeking changes to the structure of nuclear negotiations with the U.S. added further pressure, pushing Bitcoin below $75,000 and wiping out at least $20 million in derivatives positions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some analysts, including Doctor Profit, have lowered their downside projections, estimating that the cycle low could fall between $44,000 and $54,000. The critical question now is whether the removal of immediate U.S. political risk will be enough to counteract weakening technical signals and on chain data, or if Bitcoin remains exposed to a deeper pullback.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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