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Bitcoin and Crypto Face Their Most Important Week of 2026!

Bitcoin and crypto are heading into one of the most event-packed weeks of 2026, with several developments capable of producing major volatility across crypto and global markets.

The calendar begins with a crucial Senate vote on U.S. crypto legislation Tuesday, followed by the Federal Reserve on Wednesday, the Bank of England on Thursday and the Bank of Japan on Friday. A major quarterly derivatives expiration will close the week.

Bitcoin enters this unusually busy stretch around $77,000, making the timing particularly important. BTC has struggled to reclaim the $78,000–$80,000 region, and the coming events could provide the catalyst that finally pushes the market out of its recent range.

Tuesday: CLARITY Act Faces a Critical Senate Test

The first major crypto-specific event arrives Tuesday, September 15.

The Senate is scheduled to hold a cloture vote on the motion to proceed with the CLARITY Act at 2:15 p.m. ET. The measure needs 60 votes to clear this procedural hurdle. Republicans hold 53 seats, meaning bipartisan support is necessary.

Importantly, this is not final passage of the CLARITY Act. A successful vote would allow the legislation to move forward for further Senate consideration.