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Ether Drops Over 3% as U.S. Government Shutdown Odds Reach 77%

Ether drops below $4,000 while Bitcoin and other cryptos follow suit, with broader financial markets facing heightened risk due to potential U.S. government shutdown.

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Summary

Ether saw a significant drop of over 3%, falling below $4,000, triggering large-scale liquidations and a multimillion-dollar loss for a whale. Bitcoin also slid 1.5%, nearing $115,600, while other cryptocurrencies followed the downturn. The broader market suffered due to fears of a U.S. government shutdown, which analysts believe is impacting investor sentiment. Altcoins like ASTR, AVAX, and PUMP also saw double-digit losses, signaling broader market weakness.

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