Dow Jones Tumbles as Government Shutdown Vote Looms – Will Traders Seek Refuge in Crypto?
Wall Street's fear gauge spikes as the Dow nosedives ahead of critical Washington showdown.
Traditional markets wobble while Bitcoin holds steady—another reminder of fiat's fragility when politicians play chicken with the economy.
As the old boys club scrambles for exits, smart money's already pricing in the inevitable: when stocks stutter, digital assets start sprinting.
Funny how 'safe havens' suddenly look radioactive—unless they're decentralized, unstoppable, and politically agnostic.
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The Senate will meet at noon and is set to later vote on a government reopening bill for the 15th time since the shutdown began on October 1. The bill WOULD extend government funding to November 21 and includes a Republican pledge on a future vote to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) healthcare subsidies.
Trump Reiterates Support for Ending Filibuster
Ahead of the vote, President TRUMP once again called for an end to the filibuster rule, which requires most bills to receive 60 out of 100 votes in the Senate in order to pass.
“Republicans, Terminate the Filibuster and bring back the American Dream,” Trump said in a Truth Social post. “If you don’t do it, the Dems will, and you’ll never see office again!” Ending the filibuster would allow a Republican-controlled Senate to pass bills with a simple majority.
