US Senate passes $1.7T bill to end the 40-day government shutdown. Markets rally as Bitcoin jumps 1.8% and workers prepare to return.
Author: Chirag Sharma
November 11, 2025, In a late-night session that ended weeks of gridlock, the US Senate voted 60–40 on Monday to approve a bipartisan funding bill ending the longest government shutdown in American history. The measure now heads to the House of Representatives for approval, expected as soon as Wednesday. President Donald Trump signaled his support, calling it a “very big victory for bipartisan cooperation.” The shutdown, which began on October 1, furloughed more than 800,000 federal workers and disrupted essential government services for 40 days, rattling the economy and financial markets.
A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass or the President refuses to sign legislation funding federal operations. While critical services like national defense, Social Security, and air traffic control continue, most non-essential agencies close or scale back staff. During this shutdown, national parks closed, IRS refunds were delayed, and federal contractors lost billions in revenue. Economists estimate the 2025 shutdown cost roughly $20 billion in lost productivity and dampened consumer sentiment.
Shutdowns usually arise from political disputes over spending priorities, healthcare, or immigration. This time, a deadlock over Affordable Care Act subsidies and border allocations prolonged negotiations. Extended shutdowns not only hurt workers and small businesses but also shake investor confidence, feeding market volatility.
The approved bill, known as a Continuing Resolution (CR), funds the government through January 30, 2026, allocating $1.7 trillion in discretionary spending without raising the debt ceiling. It excludes Democratic demands for extended healthcare subsidies a tradeoff that secured enough bipartisan votes for passage. The resolution includes retroactive pay for furloughed workers, employment protections, and provisions to restart federal programs immediately after enactment. Senate Majority Leader John Thune praised the agreement as “pragmatic governance”, while House Democrats criticized the lack of long-term fiscal reform. Speaker Mike Johnson has pledged a swift House vote despite logistical challenges from the prolonged recess. If signed by President Trump, full operations could resume by Friday, restarting everything from FDA inspections to NASA research missions.
The shutdown’s resolution has already lifted market sentiment across traditional and digital assets.
Bitcoin (BTC) climbed 1.8% to $106,000 following the Senate’s decision, as renewed fiscal stability restored investor confidence. Shutdowns typically delay key data releases like inflation and employment reports which traders rely on to gauge Federal Reserve policy direction. With agencies reopening, clearer economic data could guide the Fed’s next rate move, improving liquidity conditions.
Institutional demand remains strong: BTC ETFs recorded $1.17 billion in inflows last week, rebounding from prior outflows.
Altcoins also caught a bid, with Ethereum (ETH) holding at $3,500, while Solana (SOL) and Litecoin (LTC) saw inflows of $118 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Analysts see potential for a short-term relief rally, though risks persist if the House delays passage or new fiscal debates emerge.
Ending the shutdown delivers a psychological boost for both the economy and markets. The move restores confidence in US fiscal governance, easing fears of prolonged paralysis. Yet analysts warn the relief may be short-lived: mid-December votes on healthcare funding could reopen partisan fault lines.
For crypto, the reopening means regulators like the SEC and CFTC can resume pending approvals, including XRP and Solana ETF filings.
Globally, Bitcoin’s resilience during the shutdown strengthens its image as a “shutdown-proof” store of value, decoupled from fiat instability.
As one trader noted, “When Washington works, markets breathe again.” The end of the 2025 shutdown may not solve every fiscal issue, but it marks a critical reset for governance, investor confidence, and crypto momentum heading into Q4.
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