15-9 vote. Bipartisan. First real regulatory framework for US crypto.
What the bill covers:
AML/KYC requirements for crypto firms
Suspicious activity reporting
Sanctions compliance programs
Regular company audits
Path to full passage:
Senate + House versions need to be merged
Full Senate floor vote required
Republicans need 7 Democratic votes to pass
Market context:
$BTC holding $78K support as the vote landed
Santiment tracking major spike in bullish BTC sentiment tied to CLARITY Act
Van de Poppe: 21-day MA holding since April, $90K target if shorts get squeezed
Why this matters more than the price: The #1 reason institutional capital has stayed on the sidelines is regulatory uncertainty. A clear AML/KYC framework + defined audit requirements = institutions can finally enter with legal cover. This is structural, not speculative.
The trade: BTC at $78K with the regulatory overhang starting..
