CLARITY Act Buzz Reaches 10-Week High Ahead of Key Senate Vote: Santiment

Highlights:

• The CLARITY Act has become one of the most discussed topics in crypto as traders wait for a Senate vote.
• Many investors believe clearer U.S. rules could encourage more institutions to enter the crypto market.
• Strong market optimism could quickly fade if lawmakers delay the bill before the August recess.

CLARITY Act discussion has reached its highest level in 10 weeks, according to Santiment. The market intelligence platform said the bill has become one of crypto’s biggest talking points this week. Its Top Trending Stories dashboard has also identified the legislation as a key reason behind the recent crypto rally. At the same time, bullish discussions now outweigh bearish ones across social media, a shift that suggests more traders expect the bill to move forward.

🇺🇸 CLARITY Act buzz has MASSIVELY heated up. Prediction markets now lean toward passage, bulls envision trillions of dollars of institutional inflows, while ethics fights still threaten delays. Our article covers everything to get you up to speed. 👇

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— Santiment Intelligence (@SantimentData) July 22, 2026

The renewed interest follows progress in Washington. White House officials and Republican senators recently agreed on revised ethics language. However, lawmakers still need to settle enforcement rules and conflict-of-interest provisions before scheduling a Senate vote. Senator Kevin Cramer said the legislation is “almost there” after the latest negotiations. Meanwhile, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also described the process as being on the “1-yard line” while urging Congress to act before the August recess.

"We have to get this done, in my view, before the August recess"

"I think we're almost there."

🇺🇸 Senator Kevin Cramer on crypto CLARITY Act: pic.twitter.com/gxdroS59DV

— Altcoin Daily (@AltcoinDaily) July 21, 2026

Time now matters just as much as the negotiations. Congress has limited floor time before lawmakers leave for the August recess. Missing that deadline could push the legislation into next year, when its chances of passing could become weaker.

The bill answers a question the crypto industry has asked for years. It would clarify which digital assets fall under the Securities and Exchange Commission and which belong under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission. For years, companies have operated without clear regulatory boundaries. That uncertainty has slowed institutional participation and encouraged some businesses to expand outside the United States.

CLARITY Act Buzz Strengthens Bitcoin and Altcoin Sentiment

Bitcoin, Ethereum and major altcoins have gained as traders grow more confident that lawmakers will approve the legislation. Coinbase shares and other crypto-related stocks have also benefited from improving sentiment. Many investors believe clearer rules could remove one of the biggest obstacles facing the U.S. crypto industry.

The growing optimism has also created a chicken-and-egg debate among traders. Some believe the CLARITY Act has pushed crypto prices higher. Meanwhile, others think the rising crypto prices have made traders more confident that the bill will pass.

Bitcoin has remained resilient while spot Bitcoin ETF inflows continue improving. According to Sosovalue data, the ETFs have recorded the sixth consecutive day of net inflows, with $203 million in net inflows on July 21. Many traders believe that the CLARITY Act and institutional buying have strengthened the market ahead of the Senate’s next decision.

According to SoSoValue data, spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded $203 million in net inflows on July 21 (ET), marking the sixth consecutive day of net inflows. Spot Ethereum ETFs saw $37.471 million in net inflows, extending their net inflow streak to three days. pic.twitter.com/kmkANGsLwA

— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) July 22, 2026

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong has also urged lawmakers to finish the bill. He argues that clearer regulations would help companies continue building in the United States instead of expanding elsewhere. Many investors share that view. They believe businesses could launch products, raise capital, work with banks, and list digital assets more confidently under a clearer regulatory framework.

Political Uncertainty Keeps Traders on Edge

The bill still has critics in Congress. Senator Elizabeth Warren believes the CLARITY Act could weaken financial oversight and create new risks for the financial system. She wants lawmakers to strengthen the bill before moving it forward.

Traders are also preparing for another possibility. Crypto markets often rise before major regulatory decisions and later pull back after the expected news arrives. Some investors believe the market could follow the same pattern if lawmakers approve the legislation and traders begin taking profits.