JPMorgan analysts say the deteriorating prospects for the U.S. “Clarity Act” weaken a key near-term catalyst for crypto markets. Multiple outlets report the bank’s view that the legislation is less likely to pass the Senate before year-end, reducing expectations that the bill could improve regulatory clarity for digital assets. The analysts characterize this as a setback for market sentiment and for the broader policy-driven outlook, even as other trends continue. CoinDesk and The Block both note that JPMorgan continues to see progress in areas such as tokenization and institutional adoption, which they frame as advancing regardless of the bill’s status. At the same time, JPMorgan warns that if parts of the bill do not move forward, some market participants may be discouraged from institutional participation. Overall, the bank’s assessment links crypto’s short-term outlook to the changing likelihood of the U.S. market-structure legislation, while acknowledging ongoing developments in adoption and tokenized assets.