The US Government Shutdown
Analyzing Historical Market Performance During US Government Shutdowns
Understand what assets like Bitcoin, Gold, and the S&P 500 historically did when the US government shut down, helping you navigate future political uncertainty through objective data review.
Short Summary
- Shutdown timing relative to market momentum (upward vs. downward trend) appears more significant than the shutdown itself.
- The S&P 500’s behavior shows downturns entering a shutdown often mark local lows, while pre-existing uptrends can stall or lead to minor, short-term corrections.
- Bitcoin displayed volatility during its few historical shutdowns, but generally maintained its overall trend trajectory.
This analysis objectively reviews the market data for Bitcoin, the S&P 500, and Gold across previous US government shutdowns since 1977. The goal is to assess if these political closures create predictable asset price movements, moving beyond speculation to historical data points.
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Top Comments (10)
Shutdown verse was a good one😂
Don’t worry, he’s not talking about your government shutdown..
Ben is the only place I go when I need the latest on the ShutdownVerse. 🙏
Shutdownverse damn
Uptober starting with a bang 😤
Ben, you are by far one of the only voices in this space worth listening to, thank you for your insights 🤝
I have been furloughed. Lets hope my alts pump so I don’t have to go back
Into The Cryptoverse Premium SALE: https://intothecryptoverse.com
I stopped my wedding to watch this shutdown-verse from Ben.
What’s a few government shutdowns among friends?