Clarity Act signed into law in 2026?

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Market context

The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (H.R.3633) passed the House on 17 July 2025 with bipartisan backing but remains stalled in the Senate Banking Committee, where a competing draft, the Responsible Financial Innovation Act, is under discussion [5][6]. With the settlement deadline of 31 December 2026 looming, the 38% YES probability reflects the uncertainty of Senate passage rather than House opposition.

Historically, major crypto market-structure bills in the US face prolonged Senate hurdles; the 2022 FIT21 bill took over two years to pass both chambers, while California’s 2023 DFAL succeeded only after state-level consensus was secured [2][5]. The CLARITY Act’s split jurisdiction model—granting the CFTC exclusive spot-market authority while retaining SEC oversight for investment contracts—mirrors past regulatory compromises but has yet to secure Senate endorsement, a pattern that typically depresses passage odds below 50% until committee action occurs [2][3].

Traders should monitor the Senate Banking Committee’s schedule for a vote on H.R.3633 or a merged version with the RFIA draft, as no hearing has been announced since the House passage [6]. Key catalysts include any joint SEC-CFTC rulemaking announcements mandated by the Act, which would signal legislative momentum, and statements from Senate leadership regarding crypto priorities ahead of the 2026 midterms [3][5]. Recent reporting notes the RFIA draft currently focuses solely on SEC authority, creating a potential jurisdictional clash that could delay or derail the CLARITY Act’s final form [6].

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Methodology

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FAQ

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