"Exciting Times in Crypto: The $2.5T Altcoin Surge Following the Government Shutdown"
đ Altcoin Market Cap Comparison (2020â2021 vs. 2025â2026)
The charts highlight explosive growth in altcoin market capitalization during two key periodsâboth tied to U.S. government shutdown events.
- 2020â2021:
- Market cap surged by $1.2 trillion
- Growth multiplier: 187x
- Labeled âSHUTDOWN Râ with a -14% dip before the rally
- Image of Donald Trump suggests political influence
- 2025â2026:
- Market cap surged by $2.5 trillion
- Growth multiplier: 273x
- Labeled âSHUTDOWN ENDâ
- Images of Trump and Jerome Powell imply coordinated economic or policy impact
đ Key Insight:
Both rallies followed shutdown-related events, hinting at a pattern where political disruption or resolution may trigger bullish altcoin cycles.