3 Altcoins to Keep an Eye On During the US Government Shutdown

Jakarta, Pintu News – The United States is experiencing the largest federal government shutdown in more than six years, raising questions about how crypto markets will react. Will it follow the pattern of the January 2018 shutdown-which also occurred after a five-year gap-or will digital assets this time be able to hold more steady amidst the uncertainty?

Here are three altcoins that stole the spotlight during the government shutdown in early 2018, and analyze where the movement of the three is currently going, quoting the BeInCrypto page.

Tron (TRX)

Seven years ago, Tron (TRX) didn’t even make it into the top 10 crypto assets, despite having a market capitalization of $4.6 billion. During the previous US government shutdown, TRX was one of the steepest fallers, plummeting by 17% in just 24 hours as market sentiment turned negative.

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However, the situation looks different this time around as the crypto market as a whole is showing stronger resilience. Unlike 2018, digital assets are now more mature and less dependent on US political dynamics. In the last 24 hours, the total crypto market capitalization even increased by $66 billion, signaling increased investor confidence.

Currently, the price of Tron is at $0.338 and has the opportunity to break the resistance at $0.345. If the momentum continues, TRX has the potential to record further gains. However, even if the bullish trend slows down, the altcoin is expected to remain above the support level.

Aave (AAVE)

In the previous US government shutdown, Aave (AAVE) suffered a similar fate to Tron, where the altcoin plummeted nearly 20% in just one day. However, the current situation is significantly different. The crypto market as a whole is now more mature and resilient, making such a deep drop relatively less likely.

The Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) indicator showed strong capital inflows into the AAVE, signaling increased investor interest. This flow of funds could be a counterweight to the bearish sentiment arising from political uncertainty.

If momentum is maintained, AAVE has the potential to continue its rise towards the $300 range, provided it manages to break the $295 resistance level that has so far limited its movement.

However, if negative sentiment dominates again, AAVE could struggle to maintain its position. A drop below the $277 support level would open the door for a deeper drop, potentially dragging the price to $259 or even lower.

If this scenario occurs, AAVE’s bullish outlook will fall and reaffirm the vulnerability of its price movement.

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Chainlink (LINK)

Six years ago, Chainlink (LINK) was still ranked 87th in the top 100 crypto assets with a relatively small market capitalization of around $310 million. Today, LINK has grown rapidly to a valuation of $15 billion, confirming its increasing relevance in the blockchain ecosystem.

During the US government shutdown in 2018, LINK fell by 22%. However, the current situation is different. The MACD indicator shows a potential bullish crossover, signaling a strengthening momentum.

This technical signal opens the opportunity for LINK to avoid a similar decline as before and instead maintain an upward trend in the short term.

If the bullish push accelerates, LINK has the potential to break the $23.4 level in the near term, with an advanced target towards resistance at $25.81. However, risks remain if market sentiment turns negative.

In that scenario, LINK could correct to $19.91 or even $17.31, which would invalidate the bullish outlook and trigger investor caution.

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Reference:

• BeInCrypto. US Government Shutdown: Altcoins Will Rewrite History. Accessed on October 2, 2025