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Bitcoin's Momentum Cools as Washington's Crypto Promise Faces a Reality Check

8 hours ago
  • Bitcoin's rally loses momentum as optimism over US crypto regulation fades ahead of a key Senate vote on the CLARITY Act.
  • The CLARITY Act faces political hurdles including disagreements over ethics, enforcement, and Trump-related interests, making bipartisan support uncertain.
  • Macroeconomic factors such as rising Treasury yields, inflation concerns, and Fed policy are also weighing on Bitcoin's price.
  • Institutional interest persists with renewed Bitcoin ETF inflows, but short-term sentiment is mixed due to regulatory uncertainty.
  • The market is pricing in expectations of legislative progress; a setback could trigger reassessment of the recent rally.
  • Prediction markets provide real-time tracking of evolving expectations around regulatory and economic events.