Bitcoin Retreats to $77,800 as Clarity Act Vote Approaches

Bitcoin pulled back to $77,800 after recently reaching $79,000, according to CoinDesk. The move came as the U.S. Senate prepared to vote on the Clarity Act, while rising oil prices added to the market backdrop. The report, published September 15, 2026, identified bitcoin as the main affected crypto asset. Brent and WTI crude were also relevant commodities in the market update, while Ethena and Near Protocol were listed among related crypto assets. No further details on the Senate vote, the oil-price increase or the causes of bitcoin’s retreat were provided in the source material.