Bitcoin, Ethereum jump as investors shrug off CLARITY Act failure

Bitcoin and Ethereum prices rose on Friday, September 18, 2026, as investors moved past the failure of the CLARITY Act. The CLARITY Act was a proposed law meant to set clear rules for digital assets in the United States. Its failure in Congress had been expected to weigh on crypto markets. Instead, prices climbed. Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two largest cryptocurrencies by market value, both posted gains. Market observers said the reaction suggests investors had already priced in the bill's defeat. With the uncertainty removed, attention shifted back to broader market trends. The crypto market has shown resilience in recent weeks, recovering from earlier losses tied to regulatory concerns. It remains unclear what the next legislative step will be for digital asset regulation in the U.S.