Bitcoin

The finding that party leaders drive polarization suggests that bipartisan crypto bills face higher hurdles, as party leadership controls the agenda. This comes amid a market cap of $2.85T, with BTC dominance high and altcoins underperforming, indicating a risk-off sentiment that could be exacerbated by regulatory uncertainty.

A study co-authored by University of Miami Business School associate professor Chad Kendall finds that most of the polarization currently roiling Congress comes from political parties rather than individual politicians.