Bitcoin, alternative coins surge amid government shutdown

Market Trends - Bitcoin and Ether both increased by over 11% in the past week [1] - Solana surged 15% [2] - Spot Bitcoin ETF inflows reached approximately $23 billion this week [2] - Robin Hood increased almost 20% this week [4] - Bitcoin is approaching a new all-time high [4] Institutional Developments - CME plans for 24/7 Bitcoin and Ether futures trading by 2026 [3] - Swift is collaborating with 30 banks on a blockchain-based payments ledger using Ethereum technology [3] Company Performance - Coinbase recorded its best week since June [3]