Bitcoin Drops as CLARITY Act Passage Hopes Fade
Bitcoin fell nearly 4% to $75,000 on Tuesday amid fading hopes for the passage of the CLARITY Act this year. The bill, aimed at creating a federal regulatory framework for digital assets, failed to secure enough Senate votes ahead of an afternoon cloture vote as Republicans and Democrats remained divided over its latest version. Market participants now expect it may be delayed until after the 2028 midterm elections. The crypto market has been closely watching the bill's progress since it could provide much-needed regulatory clarity for developers, investors, and traditional financial institutions. Despite recent signs of a recovery in Bitcoin prices following a sharp decline late last year, renewed concerns over potential interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve have weighed on sentiment. The Treasury Department’s earlier intervention in bond markets had briefly boosted crypto assets alongside gold. Investors are now bracing for Wednesday's Fed decision and its impact on risk-on asset classes like Bitcoin.
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