Bitcoin remains resilient near $68,300 after $400 million in crypto liquidations rocked the market. With a stablecoin depeg, ETF changes, and rising institutional adoption, the next move could define short-term momentum.

Crypto markets are caught between macro fear and regulatory breakthrough. While the government shutdown removes economic certainty, the launch of U.S. spot XRP ETFs may be opening the first true institutional gateway into altcoins. Here’s what it means for Bitcoin, XRP, and the broader crypto market.