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Bitcoin Rebounds After Democratic Midterm Sweep, But Crypto Faces Tougher Fight in Washington

Decrypt·November 4, 2026·1 min read
Bitcoin Rebounds After Democratic Midterm Sweep, But Crypto Faces Tougher Fight in Washington

Bitcoin rebounded after Democrats won control of Congress, but a stalled market structure bill and heavy industry campaign spending reveal crypto's exposure to shifting US political power. The recovery comes amid uncertainty over future regulation, with the industry bracing for a tougher fight in Washington as the new Congress convenes.

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