Crypto Market Recap: October 2025 – Uncertainty’s Impact

The U.S. Government Shutdown triggered a ripple effect across the crypto market in October 2025. The abrupt halt of government operations resulted in a significant loss of economic data and heightened uncertainty, impacting both traditional financial markets and cryptocurrency prices. This instability led to Bitcoin’s first negative performance in seven years as investors sought stability and retreated from riskier assets. Ethereum, also sensitive to market volatility, saw its price decline more drastically, influenced by regulatory uncertainties.