Bitcoin Slides From $80K as CLARITY Act Vote Looms, Fed Hike Bets Spike

Bitcoin slipped 3% to $77,800 after touching $79,530 overnight, as traders braced for a critical Senate procedural vote on the CLARITY Act later Tuesday. The dip reflects a broader risk-off tone with oil prices climbing and Fed hike odds surging to 79-85% ahead of Wednesday’s decision.

Money Moves

• Strive Adds 469 BTC — Strive treasury bought 469 Bitcoin at ~$77,954 average, bringing holdings to 25,000 BTC worth nearly $2 billion, funded entirely through...