US President Donald Trump has signed a massive $1.2 trillion government funding bill, bringing an end to a brief four-day federal shutdown. The shutdown began over the weekend after lawmakers failed to reach an agreement on key spending measures.
The decision has reduced political uncertainty and brought a positive reaction in the crypto market, especially for Bitcoin.
On February 3, 2026, US President Donald Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026, a massive $1.2 trillion spending bill.
The bill was passed by Congress in the House by a narrow margin, 217-215. It finalizes 11 major annual spending bills that cover government programs and operations for the rest of the fiscal year.
With Trump’s signature, most federal agencies will now remain funded through September 30, 2026.
The newly signed bill includes several important changes. It cuts funding for NPR and PBS, reduces foreign aid by nearly $10 billion, raises military pay, and increases money for deportation flights. It also confirms that USAID will be closed as part of budget reforms.
However, not everything is settled yet. The spending plan for the Department of Homeland Security is still under negotiation, with Democrats pushing for tighter limits on enforcement actions.
The bill also showed divisions inside the Republican Party, as some members disagreed with parts of the spending plan.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Democrats will not support any more short-term funding for Homeland Security unless major changes are made. This creates a risk of another partial government shutdown soon.
The bill does not include any direct rules for cryptocurrency, but it still affects the crypto market in important ways. As the bill was signed, Bitcoin saw a small recovery bounce from $75,600 and $77,310.
During the four-day shutdown, regulators like the SEC and CFTC were partly inactive, which slowed crypto approvals and ETF discussions.
With the government now reopened, key economic data, including the January jobs report and weekly jobless claims, will be released on time. These reports influence Federal Reserve decisions, which have a strong impact on crypto prices.
It ends the four-day shutdown and funds most federal agencies through Sept 30, 2026 with $1.2T in approved spending.
It eased uncertainty; Bitcoin rebounded as markets welcomed reopened agencies and timely economic data that guide Fed expectations.
No. It adds no crypto rules, but reopening the SEC and CFTC restarts reviews, data releases, and ETF-related processes.
Yes. DHS funding is still disputed, and party divisions mean a partial shutdown risk remains if talks stall.
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