Bitcoin reserve. Photo by BeInCrypto Bitcoin surged past $120,000 on October 3 following the US federal government’s partial shutdown earlier this week. Investors sought safety in digital assets and gold, highlighting Bitcoin’s position as an alternative store of value when traditional systems falter. Just one day earlier, Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson predicted Bitcoin could reach$250,000 by mid-2026, citing geopolitical disruption as a catalyst. Government Shutdown Sparks Market Turbulence The sh ...