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Bitwise CIO Hougan revises Clarity Act outlook, says crypto bull market may continue without legislation

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Block
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What happened

Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 in early September despite declining odds of the legislation passing this year, Hougan noted.

Key facts

  • Bitcoin climbed above $80,000 in early September despite declining odds of the legislation passing this year, Hougan noted.
  • Reported by The Block and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:19:55 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

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