Bitcoin Makes New Highs Amidst US Government Shutdown #82

Crypto markets surge with gold as Bitcoin hits a new high near 126K, driven by a US government shutdown and tariff-funded stimulus talks fueling the debasement trade. Hosts Imran Lakha (Options Insight) and David Brickell (FRNT), with guest Oleksandr Proskurin (Arkis), note low volatility, with funding rates and call skew stable, indicating institutional-driven spot buying, not speculative futures led frenzy. Record $6B weekly ETF inflows signal maturing markets, with Solana’s low 70-80 vol and potential ETF approval suggesting upside to $250+. Arkis’s DeFi prime brokerage bridges on-chain and centralized finance, offering portfolio margin and KYC-compliant lending. Macro tailwinds—global rate cuts, rising liquidity, and Japan’s bond market pressures—support Bitcoin’s role as a hedge against fiat debasement. Like and subscribe for more!

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