Clarity Act Gains Traction as Crypto Market Catalyst Ahead of March Deadline

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Crypto market eyes Clarity Act as a potential catalyst ahead of the March 1 deadline for reward provisions. A recent Santiment report shows rising social volume around the bill, which could spark crypto market update volatility. The Jane Street legal story is fading, while trade policy risks still weigh on digital assets.
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  • Clarity Act discussions surge ahead of the March 1 deadline, potentially triggering major volatility.
  • Jane Street lawsuit hype fades after fueling a short-term crypto rally.
  • Tariff concerns decline but remain a lingering macro uncertainty for digital assets.

The cryptocurrency landscape is on the cusp of a pivotal shift, with Santiment data highlighting the Clarity Act as the emerging catalyst for Bitcoin and altcoins. As the March deadline for settling reward provisions approaches—just one day away—social volume around the legislation is gaining traction, potentially eclipsing recent buzzwords like tariffs and the Jane Street lawsuit.

Jane Street Lawsuit Narrative Loses Momentum

Santiment’s chart overlays social volumes for key terms against Bitcoin’s price, revealing telling trends. The red line for Clarity Act mentions shows a recent spike, labeled “Clarity Act Gains Traction, Sparks Minor Relief Rally.” The crowd perceives its passage as a boon, promising regulatory transparency that could attract institutional inflows and legitimize the space. Yet, as Santiment notes, setbacks could unleash extreme fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD), amplifying volatility. With BTC trading around $65K-$70K in the overlaid green price line, this uncertainty keeps traders vigilant.

📊 Crypto is just 2 days away from the highly anticipated March 1s deadline to settle reward provisions for the Clarity Act. Though there is little discussion about it today, expect it to be the main driver of markets as we head into March. In this chart, we see:

🟦 Jane Street… pic.twitter.com/OIl9YYINv4

— Santiment (@santimentfeed) February 27, 2026

The blue bars for Jane Street discussions peak dramatically around “Jane Street Lawsuit Goes Viral, Attributed as Primary Reason for Wednesday’s Crypto Pump.” The lawsuit accuses the quant firm of suppressing crypto prices through manipulative trades, igniting positive sentiment as a symbol of pushback against traditional finance. However, the hype is waning, with volumes dropping sharply, indicating the market has absorbed the news.

Market at a Crossroads: Breakout or Breakdown?

Yellow lines for tariff mentions hit a high with “Trump Defies Supreme Court, Implements 15% Global Tariffs,” but have since declined. Implemented nearly 11 months ago amid geopolitical tensions, tariffs are broadly viewed as a macro drag, stifling global trade. Opinions polarize on their crypto relevance—some see them as irrelevant in a borderless ecosystem, others as a headwind to adoption.

These dynamics underscore how social sentiment precedes price action. Investors should track on-chain data and platforms like Santiment for early signals. The Clarity Act isn’t just policy—it’s a potential fork: toward bull market ignition or a corrective plunge.

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