CNBC Crypto World reports Bitcoin rising as the U.S. Senate advances a deal to end the government shutdown. The episode explains how crypto-backed mortgages could work under FHFA guidance to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and features Orange BTC’s Sam Callahan on macro drivers: a potential Fed pivot (ending QT, cutting rates), persistent multi-trillion deficits, and global easing—factors that support Bitcoin’s store-of-value narrative. The show also notes University of Michigan consumer sentiment weakness, short-term moves in crypto-related equities, and why institutions may prefer BTC over lower-liquidity altcoins. Key takeaways: crypto may be considered in mortgage underwriting with risk haircuts; BTC’s deeper liquidity and PoW security help it decouple from many altcoins; Lightning Network and stablecoins drive payments while BTC remains a long-term hedge against currency debasement. Educational summary only, not investment advice.
