Clarity Act Uncertainty Looms Over Crypto Tokens Amid Fed Rate Hike Fears

Analyst Levi Rietveld predicts that the U.S. Clarity Act will not pass the Senate before summer recess or possibly all of 2026, creating regulatory uncertainty for crypto tokens XRP, XLM, and HBAR.

Citing Senate opposition, geopolitical tensions near the Strait of Hormuz, and potential Federal Reserve rate hikes as near-term challenges, Rietveld warns that these tokens could be pressured in the short term.

However, despite this uncertainty, Rietveld emphasizes that long-term institutional adoption of crypto assets remains strong, with major financial firms expanding their services regardless of legislation delays.