On September 15, 2026, Bitcoin dropped 2.39% to $76,314. The decline occurred as markets prepared for two major events: a Senate vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act and a Federal Reserve interest rate announcement.
The proposed legislation aims to define digital commodities and securities, dividing regulatory authority between the CFTC and the SEC. The bill previously passed the House in July 2025 with 294 votes to 134 and cleared the Senate Banking Committee in May 2026 with a 15-9 vote.
To proceed, the bill requires 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. A 635-page draft containing 126 revisions was published on September 14. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve is anticipated to raise rates by 25 basis points, setting a new target range of 3.75% to 4%.
