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Bitcoin Record: All-Time High. Time to Buy, Sell, or HOLD?

Markets are on edge this week. Europe faces both optimism and turmoil: J.P. Morgan just turned bullish on eurozone equities while France slides into a political crisis. In the U.S., a government shutdown drags on, delaying critical data and spooking traders. Asia rallies on Japan’s surprise leadership change, crypto hovers near record highs (Bitcoin record), oil steadies under OPEC+ control, and gold blazes past $3,900 an ounce.

For traders, this is a week where narratives collide and volatility dominates. Equities, commodities, and crypto all flash opportunities, but only for those sharp enough to read between the headlines.

Eurozone Gets a Bullish Upgrade

J.P. Morgan has upgraded eurozone equities to overweight, arguing that underperformance may now be an entry point. Valuations look cheaper than in the U.S., credit conditions are improving, and potential German stimulus could lift demand. 

Sectors in focus: defense, industrials, and utilities, with expected capex growth. French turmoil lingers, but the bank advises buying weakness. Their Euro Stoxx 50 year-end target: 5,800.

French Political Crisis Rattles Markets

France has plunged deeper into crisis. PM Sebastien Lecornu resigned just hours after announcing his cabinet: the shortest-lived government in modern French history. The CAC 40 slid around 2%, its sharpest fall since August, with banks following suit..

The euro dropped 0.56% to $1.1677 as investors fled. Rising bond yields and instability threaten wider eurozone sentiment. For traders, volatility in French assets could bring tactical setups, though risks remain high.

  • CAC 40 drop: 7.977(-1.28%)
  • French banks: -5.7% to -7.3%
  • Euro vs USD: -0.56% to $1.1677

U.S. Shutdown and Wall Street Futures

In the U.S., futures nudged higher despite the shutdown now in its second week. The deadlock between Trump and Democrats has frozen data releases like jobs reports, forcing markets to lean on private surveys. Traders still expect the Fed to stay dovish after September’s cut, with near certainty of another in October.

Friday saw fresh highs for the Dow and S&P 500, while tech weakness dragged the Nasdaq. Monday futures pointed to small gains as earnings season nears. Looming layoffs, however, could quickly turn politics into a market mover.

  • Dow futures: $6.786 (+0.33%)
  • S&P futures: $47.129 (+0.21%)
  • Nasdaq futures: $25.177 (+0.74%)

Bitcoin Record Reaches New High

Bitcoin cooled after hitting an all-time high of $125,617 over the weekend, then  another one reaching 2.02% at $125.253 on Monday. The surge was driven by record inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs: $3.24B last week, the largest of 2025. Traders call it the “debasement trade,” as capital shifts to Bitcoin and gold during fiscal stress and the U.S. shutdown.

Altcoins mirrored the dip: Ethereum, XRP, Solana, and Cardano all lost ground after strong weekly runs. Meme tokens like Dogecoin slipped, too. Still, with institutions piling in and safe-haven demand growing, crypto’s long-term setup remains bullish.

Oil Steadies After OPEC+ Surprise

Oil rose after OPEC+ announced a smaller-than-expected production hike of just 137,000 bpd for November. Markets had braced for up to 500,000, so Brent gained 0.95% and WTI climbed 0.85%.

The outlook is murkier. Venezuelan exports, Kurdish flows, and unsold Middle Eastern supply weigh on balances, while soft Q4 demand could cap gains. Still, geopolitical risks and Chinese stockpiling provide a floor, keeping oil range-bound for now.

Gold Blazes to Record High

Gold surged to a record $3,937/oz, with futures peaking at $3,958. Bets on Fed cuts, yen weakness, and U.S. turmoil are driving safe-haven demand. Traders now price in a 98% chance of another cut in October, boosting metals across the board.

Japan’s political shift added fuel, with yen weakness spurring flows into gold. Political and fiscal instability in the U.S. continues to support the rally. The question: Will momentum last into year-end, or will profit-taking trigger a pullback?

Wrapping Up: Trading the Volatility

From eurozone upgrades to French chaos, from a U.S. shutdown to gold’s surge, markets are alive with volatility. For traders, this is not a week to sit out.

At BullRush, we know these are the weeks that separate spectators from traders. It’s not about watching charts; it’s about stepping into the action with strategy, discipline, and grit. Whether you’re sharpening your edge in paper trading challenges or stress-testing your instincts in live competitions, BullRush gives you the arena. The question isn’t what markets will do, it’s how you’ll play them. 

Don’t sit on the sidelines. Step in. Trade it with BullRush.

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