Investors fear that regulatory uncertainty could weigh on the outlook for crypto in the United States in 2026, despite President Donald Trump’s ambition to make the country the global crypto capital. Challenges facing the CLARITY Act, the SEC’s increased focus on tokenization and preparations for a new crypto market structure bill are adding uncertainty. The proposed legislation could expand the SEC’s jurisdiction, leading to stricter compliance requirements and greater scrutiny of crypto companies. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a prominent critic of crypto, is also expected to become chair of the Senate Banking Committee, potentially strengthening her influence over financial regulation and crypto policy. Bitcoin is down 12% in 2026 and risks recording its first two consecutive years of annual losses, a departure from its decade-long historical trend.
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