Crypto Market Softens As Iran Fears And CLARITY Act Vote Weigh On Sentiment

The crypto market started the week soft on July 20, with total market cap near $2.19 trillion after an early 0.38% dip, as Iran war fears and caution ahead of a key US crypto vote kept buyers sidelined. according to BeInCrypto, Brent crude rose about 3.45% in five days to near $84, while TOTAL is defending the $2.16 trillion floor and needs to reclaim $2.23 trillion, then $2.29 trillion, to show strength. The Senate released updated CLARITY Act text on Friday, and a floor vote could come this week, though passage is far from certain because it needs 60 votes and about seven Democrats. According to BeInCrypto, Polymarket puts 2026 odds near 45%, stablecoin supply is flat near $310 billion, and Zcash (ZEC) fell about 4% to near $537.