Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record
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crypto" class="cross-link" data-cross="1">Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate's stablecoin yield compromise removing a key roadblock to crypto market structure legislation.
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Search / News Video Prices Research Consensus 2026 Data & Indices Sponsored Search / en iframe]:m-auto items-center w-[var(--ad-width)] h-[var(--ad-height)]"> Markets Share Share this article Copy link X icon X (Twitter) LinkedIn Facebook Email Bitcoin above $78,000 as Senate clears Clarity Act yield hurdle, S&P 500 sets new record Bitcoin recovered from a midweek dip to $75,500 to climb back above $78,000 by Saturday morning in Asia, with the Senate s stablecoin yield compromise removing a key roadblock to crypto market structure legislation. By Shaurya Malwa May 2, 2026, 6:49 a.m. 3 min read
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