Coin Stories News Block: "Up-tober" for Bitcoin? U.S. Shutdown Looms, Tether's $500B Bid, and U.K. Digital ID Risks
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Sep 29, 2025 Bitcoin's price volatility hits an 8-year low, setting the stage for potential big moves. A looming U.S. government shutdown raises market concerns, particularly over rising debt and public trust. Tether is reported to be raising $20 billion at a staggering $500 billion valuation. Meanwhile, the U.K. moves toward mandatory digital IDs, sparking privacy debates. In a twist, Vanguard may allow crypto ETFs, signaling a shift in institutional acceptance. Latin America sees a major player enter the Bitcoin treasury scene with OranjeBTC.
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Low Volatility Precedes Big Moves
- Bitcoin's 90-day realized volatility is at lows not seen since 2016, signaling market maturation.
- Low volatility often precedes big moves as prices compress like a coiled spring.
Recent Deleveraging Shock
- Recent deleveraging flushed over $3 billion of leveraged longs when Bitcoin briefly dipped below $109,000.
- That sharp move showed how compressed markets can release intense volatility quickly.
Shutdowns Erode Public Trust
- A potential U.S. government shutdown centers on funding and health care fights, risking worker pay and public trust.
- Persistent fiscal dysfunction erodes trust and highlights monetary alternatives outside politicized spending.
