Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to a two-month high as the U.S. government shutdown looms, prompting analyst Chris Burniske to suggest it may be an opportune moment for profit-taking. Burniske, who has been selling at current levels, foresees potential selling pressure by late Q3 2025. In the stablecoin market, the dominance of USDT and USDC could face challenges. Nic Carter points to potential disruptions from traditional finance intermediaries launching their own stablecoins, increased competition from yield-bearing stablecoins, and the emergence of bank-issued stablecoins. Tether's USDT, with a current supply of $175 billion, is projected by Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski to reach $1 trillion in circulation soon.