HTX Research has published a report arguing that the 2026 U.S. midterm elections may reshape policy expectations over the next two years, while short-term crypto prices remain driven by inflation, financing costs and capital flows. Its base case for the period around the vote is elevated volatility, repeated repricing and divergence across assets, rather than a sustained rally tied to one political narrative. The report examines how the elections could affect the pace of crypto legislation and regulatory oversight, with sensitivity analysis across major asset categories under different congressional outcomes. It also provides a set of indicators to monitor from the pre-election period through the first half of 2027.
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| Market | Crypto |
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| Sector | Layer 1 |
| Market cap | $1.6T |
| Close on 10/22/2026 | 81,416.09 |
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