Treasury official Bessent warned that postponing the CLARITY market-structure bill until after the 2026 midterms (into 2027) would significantly reduce its likelihood of passage and urged lawmakers to send it to the President by spring to secure pro-crypto policies. Commentary noted midterms often shift congressional control and could reverse Trump-era crypto policy. Polymarket shows odds of split control (47%) and a Democratic sweep (37%) in 2026. The piece also references recent White House meetings with crypto and banking representatives on stablecoins.

Bessent said delaying the CLARITY bill into 2027 would cut its chance of passage and urged passing it by spring to lock in pro-crypto policies; commentators flagged midterm-driven shifts in control and Polymarket odds for 2026 outcomes; the article also notes recent White House meetings on stablecoins — factual items that could influence investor sentiment but do not report an immediate legislative outcome.