Crypto Markets Bracing for Clarity Act Impact on September 15 Vote
The Clarity Act's chances of passing in 2026 are looking slim, with prediction markets putting its passage at just 16% as of September 4.
Despite this, investors should be prepared for any eventuality. The Senate has scheduled a cloture vote for the bill on September 15, which will determine whether it comes up for a final vote before the end of the year.
If the Clarity Act doesn't pass or is delayed, the crypto market will likely react with an immediate dip in prices across the sector. This could be as much as a 25% drop for Bitcoin and 30% for altcoins like Ethereum and Solana.
One way to protect your portfolio is to own some Bitcoin now and be ready to buy more if it dips. The coin's behavior in early August might have been a hint of what could come next, with its price only falling 1% while other coins exposed to the bill fell harder.