{"id":33303,"date":"2026-06-29T09:19:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:19:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/grayscale-says-bitcoin-could-fall-further-if-clarity-stalls-and-fed-hikes\/"},"modified":"2026-06-29T09:20:09","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T09:20:09","slug":"grayscale-says-bitcoin-could-fall-further-if-clarity-stalls-and-fed-hikes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitunikey.com\/news\/grayscale-says-bitcoin-could-fall-further-if-clarity-stalls-and-fed-hikes\/","title":{"rendered":"Grayscale says Bitcoin could fall further if CLARITY stalls and Fed hikes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div class=\"post-detail__content blocks\">\n<p class=\"is-style-lead\">Grayscale has said Bitcoin may be near its current cycle low if three key risks ease in the coming months. In a new <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.grayscale.com\/the-stack\/two-scenarios-for-the-bitcoin-bear-market\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">market note,<\/a> the asset manager said the outcome depends on the CLARITY Act, Strategy\u2019s balance sheet and Federal Reserve policy. Its base case assumes the bill clears the Senate, Strategy improves its financial position and the Fed avoids more rate hikes.<\/p>\n<div id=\"cn-block-summary-block_c5e3ff8c77809f6107e73046d024bf81\" class=\"cn-block-summary\">\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__nav tabs\">\n        <span class=\"tabs__item is-selected\">Summary<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"cn-block-summary__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Grayscale says Bitcoin may be near its low if policy and treasury risks ease soon.<\/li>\n<li>A stalled CLARITY Act could keep regulatory pressure high as Bitcoin trades near stress levels.<\/li>\n<li>Fed rate hikes and DAT deleveraging remain the main downside risks in Grayscale\u2019s scenario now.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .cn-block-summary --><\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf downside risks materialize, we could see bitcoin fall moderately further,\u201d Grayscale\u2019s head of research, Zach Pandl, said. He said a weaker case would involve the CLARITY Act failing to pass this year, digital asset treasuries deleveraging further and the Fed raising rates because inflation stays high.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-x wp-block-embed-x\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Grayscale: Bitcoin Could Fall Moderately Further if CLARITY Stalls and Fed Raises Rates<\/p>\n<p>Grayscale said that if the CLARITY Act clears the Senate, Strategy strengthens its balance sheet, and the Fed holds off on rate hikes, Bitcoin may already be close to its low. In a downside\u2026 <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1lUCsuXpil\">pic.twitter.com\/1lUCsuXpil<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WuBlockchain\/status\/2071484872909328617?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 29, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The warning comes after Bitcoin fell below $60,000 during a sharp reset across crypto markets. Recent Bitcoin price analysis showed ETF outflows and liquidations added pressure as traders tried to defend the $60,000 area. Grayscale said older Bitcoin bear markets saw drawdowns of around 80%, but it does not expect the current cycle to fall that deeply because institutional demand has remained firmer.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>CLARITY Act path remains uncertain<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The CLARITY Act remains one of the main policy factors in Grayscale\u2019s outlook. The bill would create a federal market structure framework for digital assets and give clearer rules to exchanges, developers and token issuers. A recent Senate update showed the bill had moved to the Senate calendar after committee approval, but still needs floor debate, possible amendments and 60 votes.<\/p>\n<p>The bill\u2019s path has narrowed as the Senate calendar fills up. A separate timeline report said the bill still needs coordination between the Senate Banking and Agriculture committees before a final floor vote can begin. The report also said disputes over conflict-of-interest language, stablecoin rules, illicit finance provisions and floor time remain unresolved.<\/p>\n<p>Grayscale\u2019s view is that a successful vote could reduce policy risk and support the next phase of institutional participation. A delay would leave the market without the clear rulebook many investors expected this year. For Bitcoin, that means regulation remains tied to price sentiment, especially while risk appetite stays weak.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fed hikes and Strategy risks weigh on BTC<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Fed is the second major risk in Grayscale\u2019s downside case. Recent coverage on rate-hike risk showed Citadel Securities warning that the Fed could raise rates as early as September 2026 if inflation remains firm. Another report said the Fed\u2019s June projections shifted away from rate cuts, with several officials now seeing hikes before year-end.<\/p>\n<p>Higher rates can weigh on Bitcoin because the asset does not pay yield. A stronger dollar and higher real yields make cash and Treasuries more attractive for some investors. That has already pressured Bitcoin and gold this year, with recent analysis showing both assets under stress during a stronger-dollar and higher-rate environment.<\/p>\n<p>Strategy also remains central to the market\u2019s risk view. A recent report said Strategy\u2019s position moved about $12 billion below cost after Bitcoin fell below $60,000, while MSTR traded below the value of its Bitcoin holdings. Another analysis said the company\u2019s Bitcoin flywheel began to reverse as its stock premium weakened and financing became harder.<\/p>\n<p>Grayscale\u2019s scenario does not call for a full repeat of past bear markets. It frames the next move around policy, rates and balance-sheet stress. If CLARITY passes, Strategy steadies its finances and the Fed stays on hold, Bitcoin may already be close to its low. If those factors move the other way, Grayscale says more moderate downside remains possible.<\/p>\n<p>    <!-- .cn-block-related-link --><\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Grayscale has said Bitcoin may be near its current cycle low if three key risks ease in the coming months. 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