After a 40-day political standstill, signs of a potential end to the U.S. government shutdown are bringing a wave of relief to investors across markets. The uncertainty and stalled operations during this period dampened confidence, but now renewed optimism is returning as it’s expected that normal government activity will resume shortly. This shift in sentiment has been reflected in the crypto market with Bitcoin and Ethereum seeing notable gains. The anticipated resumption of government operations is seen as a catalyst for cryptocurrency ETF approvals to get back on track. As regulators are likely to restart reviews, anticipation is growing for potential approvals for various pending applications.