Analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. said a landmark U.S. crypto market structure bill, widely referred to as the Clarity Act, could be approved by mid‑2026 and act as a major catalyst for digital asset markets in the second half of the year, even amid current weak sentiment in cryptocurrencies. The proposed legislation, which has already cleared the House and is under discussion in the Senate, aims to establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets by clarifying jurisdiction between the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, ending “regulation by enforcement,” promoting token classification, and encouraging institutional participation.
JPMorgan’s analysts said passage could ease compliance burdens on major tokens, introduce clearer custody and intermediary rules, support tokenization of real‑world assets, and potentially boost investor confidence, all contributing to renewed market momentum later in 2026.