Bitcoin reclaims $80,000, Solana and Hyperliquid rally as crypto markets shrug off Clarity setback

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What happened

The moves comes as the SEC and CFTC advance crypto-related rulemaking despite the Clarity Act stalling in the Senate.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Block and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:27:41 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Treasury Sanctions Crypto Exchange Behind Iran's Bitcoin Tolls on Hormuz Ships

  2. Live updates: Bitcoin climbs over $80,000 as rally accelerates at U.S. market open

  3. Bitcoin weathers September storm as rate hikes and Clarity act setback test bulls

  4. SEC and CFTC bypass Congress to open crypto access after CLARITY fails – with a catch

  5. CFTC sends crypto rules to White House to review as Congress stalls on Clarity Act

  6. Bitcoin Blasts Past $80K and a Fresh Short Squeeze Is On

  7. Bitcoin reclaims $80,000, Solana and Hyperliquid rally as crypto markets shrug off Clarity setback

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