Key Points Bitcoin's post-shutdown surge doesn't necessarily make it a safe-haven asset. Markets are extremely confident about an October rate cut, which could boost crypto prices. A lengthy shutdown could dent investor confidence and delay ETF approvals. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) soared past $117,000 on Oct. 1, erasing September's losses. Meanwhile, the U.S. government shut down for the first time in seven years, after lawmakers failed to agree on a temporary s ...