

Bitcoin Rallies Towards ATHs As Gov Shutdown & Sets In
8 snips Oct 3, 2025
Nathaniel Whittemore, a renowned crypto commentator and analyst, dives deep into Bitcoin's recent surge towards all-time highs as ETF inflows rise. He discusses the potential impact of a government shutdown on ETF approvals and the collaboration shifts between the SEC and CFTC. With Citi raising Bitcoin price targets, the bullish trend is fueled further. They also explore Kraken's ambitious fundraising strategy and highlight Stripe's new platform aimed at enhancing digital finance tools. The conversation is a blend of market insights and regulatory complexities shaping crypto's future.
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October Seasonality Powers Bitcoin Moves
- October seasonality repeatedly drives outsized Bitcoin moves and shapes market psychology.
- Macro momentum plus ideological holders combine to amplify price rallies during this month.
Dual Forces Driving Bitcoin Rally
- Bitcoin benefits from both broad market risk-on momentum and a base of buyers who view it as a hedge.
- Those two almost-opposite forces can simultaneously push prices higher.
Institutional Price Targets Fuel Momentum
- Big-bank price targets add narrative momentum and can become self-fulfilling when combined with catalysts.
- Citi and JPMorgan research now feed into market narratives that accelerate flows and sentiment.