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The long-awaited US CLARITY Act may be moving slower than the crypto industry would like, but insiders say the momentum is still firmly intact. The head of Coinbase’s Institutional Strategy department, John D’Agostino, recently pushed back against concerns about stagnation, emphasizing that the pace of the bill reflects its importance. Designed as a fundamental framework for market structure, CLARITY aims to define how digital assets are regulated in the US, making it much more complex than previous crypto legislation.

Why the bill is taking longer than expected

D’Agostino acknowledged growing impatience in the industry, but argued that rushing through a bill of this magnitude would do more harm than good. Unlike targeted crypto laws, CLARITY strives to set clear boundaries between regulators, asset classes and platforms. That level of coordination, he explained, obviously requires more debate and refinement. From Coinbase’s perspective, lawmakers are laying the groundwork for long-term growth rather than chasing quick political victories.

Global regulations raise the stakes

The pressure on American lawmakers also comes from abroad. Countries across Europe are accelerating crypto regulation, with countries like Spain already implementing rules aligned with the EU’s MiCA framework. D’Agostino warned that the US risks falling behind if it does not act decisively. Like artificial intelligence, blockchain is seen as a transformational technology, and regulatory clarity is increasingly seen as a competitive need rather than a constraint.

Institutions are looking at a strong recovery beyond 2025

While regulation remains a concern, the market outlook is becoming increasingly optimistic. According to analysts at Bull Theory, traditional assets will significantly outperform crypto by 2025. Silver rose about 160%, while gold rose about 66%. Bitcoin, on the other hand, ended the year down around 5%, despite strong ETF inflows, steady institutional buying and continued accumulation by large companies.

Historically, periods in which crypto lags despite sufficient liquidity often precede sharp catch-up increases. That pattern determines institutional expectations for 2026.

Major price targets for Bitcoin and Ethereum

Major financial institutions are already making bold bets. Standard Chartered expects Bitcoin to reach $150,000 by the end of 2026, while JPMorgan is even more aggressive with a $170,000 target. Citi’s base case is around $143,000, with a bullish scenario extending towards $189,000. ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood remains the most optimistic, laying out a long-term view where Bitcoin could eventually reach $500,000 if institutional adoption accelerates.

Ethereum is also attracting attention. Fundstrat’s Tom Lee expects ETH ($3,099.48) to trade between $7,000 and $9,000 in early 2026, largely driven by tokenization of real assets.

With a crucial Senate session scheduled for January 15, many see 2026 as a turning point. If CLARITY develops as expected, regulatory certainty could align with rising institutional confidence, paving the way for crypto’s next big growth cycle.

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