At one minute past midnight on 1 October 2025, much of the U.S. government shut down because of a political impasse and it stayed shut down through the rest of the trading week.

Global markets responded positively following Japan's election of a pro-stimulus leader, which sparked anticipation of substantial fiscal spending.

XRP is down 2% and trading below $3.0. The coin could rally towards $3.3 once it overcomes the $3.1 resistance level.

Markets stay steady despite the shutdown, but AI-driven stock concentration heightens risk, making diversification key.