https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-crypto-shares-climb-after-trump-pushes-clarity-actContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-crypto-shares-climb-after-trump-pushes-clarity-acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-crypto-shares-climb-after-trump-pushes-clarity-act#u46327Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:45:08 +0000Bitcoin reached $76,943 following a surge driven by a short squeeze and a US Treasury plan to double bond buybacks. This rally follows President Trump's push for Congress to pass the Clarity Act. The price movement includes the largest crypto short squeeze since 2021, with reports of $2.7 billion to $3 billion in bearish positions being force-closed within 48 hours. While Bitcoin hit its highest price since May, Kalshi prediction market traders expect the asset to end 2026 near $75,000, slightly below current levels.Why it mattersThe rally aligns with an administration push for legislativ https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-crypto-shares-climb-after-trump-pushes-clarity-acthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/bitcoin-crypto-shares-climb-after-trump-pushes-clarity-act#u45782Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:25:56 +0000Bitcoin surged above $70,000, reaching $71,500, after Donald Trump urged Congress to pass the crypto Clarity Act during a White House event. The move sparked a broader climb in ether and crypto-related shares. This price jump coincides with reports of a sizeable buying plan from Trump. While markets reacted positively to the call for legislative clarity, critics have raised concerns regarding potential financial conflicts associated with the White House crypto gathering.Why it mattersThe Clarity Act aims to establish a formal regulatory framework for digital assets in the United States. Legisl