Following the landmark passage of the GENIUS Act in 2025, the 2026 midterms represent the final hurdle for the CLARITY Act. This crucial piece of legislation aims to end the “regulatory turf war” between the SEC and CFTC. With a massive industry war chest and the proposal of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve now a core political debate, the outcome of this election cycle will dictate the trajectory of the crypto market through 2028.

This article breaks down what midterms are, which candidates are crypto-native, and how the outcome will dictate the trajectory of BTC, ETH, and stablecoins.

Key Takeaways

• On November 3, 2026, all 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are contested. The outcome will decide the leadership of the Senate…