Bitcoin Faces $80,000 Ceiling as Fed and CLARITY Risks Mount
September 18, 2026
Bitcoin may struggle to break decisively above $80,000 as tighter U.S. monetary policy and the CLARITY Act setback weigh on near-term conditions. Coinshares sees both headwinds delaying a stronger crypto recovery.
Key Takeaways
Coinshares sees a sustained bitcoin move above $80,000 as unlikely.
The Fed raised rates as policymakers kept a restrictive outlook.
The CLARITY Act setback adds…