At the Bitcoin 2025 conference, U.S. Sen. JD Vance made a bold prediction that the number of Americans who own Bitcoin will double from about 50 million to 100 million over the next few years. He described Bitcoin as a symbol of innovation, economic freedom, and a powerful hedge against inflation and government overreach, stressing that cryptocurrencies are no longer a fringe movement but a mainstream reality.
Clear Law: A turning point in cryptocurrency regulation
Vance’s comments come as the United States moves closer to passing the Clarity Act, a long-awaited bill that is expected to resolve cryptocurrencies’ biggest legal gray area: who regulates cryptocurrencies. The SEC and CFTC have fought over jurisdiction for years, creating confusion for projects, exchanges, and investors. The Clarity Act aims to fix this problem by clearly defining which tokens are securities and which are commodities, giving the cryptocurrency industry a solid legal foundation for growth.
Bitwise analysts currently estimate that the Clarity Act has an 80% chance of being passed by early 2026. If approved, it could mark the beginning of a new era for the U.S. cryptocurrency market, paving the way for banks, corporations, and institutional investors to fully embrace the integration of blockchain and Bitcoin.
From Wall Street to Main Street
A wave of Bitcoin ETFs and growing Wall Street interest have already boosted confidence in digital assets, but regulatory clarity could take that momentum to another level. With clear rules, more financial institutions are expected to launch crypto products, and more Americans could start considering Bitcoin as part of their long-term savings and retirement strategies.
A new chapter for Bitcoin
Vance’s optimism reflects a broader sentiment that Bitcoin’s best days may be yet to come. As the United States takes steps toward regulatory clarity and financial institutions prepare to incorporate blockchain into their everyday use, the dream of mainstream cryptocurrency adoption seems closer than ever.
If the Transparency Act delivers on its promise, 2026 may be remembered as the year Bitcoin truly became famous, not just as an investment, but as the foundation of the modern financial system.
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Bitcoin current sentiment
Bitcoin is currently trading at around $109,956, with around 19.94 million BTC in circulation out of a total supply cap of 21 million coins. The top cryptocurrency hit an all-time high of $126,198 on October 7, 2025, briefly traded as low as $0.0486 in July 2010, and has since gained a massive 226 million percent.
Although Bitcoin is down about 12.8% from its recent peak, it still shows strong long-term momentum. Bitcoin remains a deflationary asset due to its fixed supply limit, meaning scarcity can support its value over time.
For traders, the 50-day moving average reflects short-term price action and sits at $114,076, while the 200-day average is around $109,491, suggesting that Bitcoin is stable in a broader uptrend despite the recent decline.
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FAQ
About 50 million Americans currently own Bitcoin by 2025, and experts predict that number could reach 100 million as adoption and regulation expands.
The Transparency Act defines which crypto assets are securities or products, providing much-needed legal clarity that could boost investor confidence.
The CLARITY Act gives Bitcoin clear regulatory status as a commodity and allows banks and institutions to safely integrate Bitcoin into the financial system.
Despite short-term volatility, Bitcoin’s fixed supply and growing global adoption make it a long-term store of value for many investors.
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