The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown on October 1 due to a budget impasse between Democrats and Republicans, leading to the suspension of non-essential agencies. On Polymarket, 69% of users predict the shutdown will last 15 days, while 23% expect it to end between October 10 and 14, and 8% foresee a resolution by October 6 to 9. Amid this uncertainty, Bitcoin's price surged from $111,000 on September 30 to a record $125,500 by October 5, driven in part by ETF inflows. The ongoing shutdown could further enhance Bitcoin's appeal as a safe-haven asset.