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Investor sentiment in crypto has plunged to its weakest level since March while precious metals climb and Washington sidesteps a budget standoff. The divergence is creating a risk-off backdrop that’s weighing on BTC confidence.

Bitcoin fell toward $98,000 on Thursday, extending a month-long string of lower lows as November echoes October's losses. Traders point to heightened uncertainty after President Trump signed the bill ending the recent US government shutdown.

Bitcoin slid nearly 7% in the past 24 hours to trade below $100,000, as a relief rally after the U.S. government shutdown ended failed to sustain buying interest. Traders cited profit-taking and lingering macro uncertainty.

A reported $1.3B ETH whale is preparing a $120 million purchase just as markets rallied after President Trump's bill reopened the U.S. government. Traders say the move highlights renewed risk appetite that could support ether in the near term.

Bitcoin did not experience the post-shutdown bounce many traders expected after the end of the longest US government shutdown. Market reaction was muted as macro and liquidity concerns outweighed any political relief rally.

Markets are showing early stabilization after President Trump signed a temporary budget to end the U.S. government shutdown. Total crypto market capitalization is down 0.6% over 24 hours but is beginning to tick higher.

The U.S. House is set to vote on a funding bill today after a more than 40-day shutdown, and Bitcoin climbed as markets priced in a government restart. Traders are treating the move as a positive for risk assets and crypto sentiment.

Bitcoin climbed past $105,000 amid growing optimism a U.S. government shutdown deal may be near, but persistent selling from early holders and weak ETF flows suggest the market could remain range-bound.