[Early Midterm Election Results: Democrats Hold a Significant Advantage in Both Houses] BlockBeats reports that the 2026 US midterm elections are being held today, November 4th. Voters are deciding the allocation of all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and the 35 seats in the Senate, shaping the power structure for the remainder of President Trump's term. As of approximately 8 PM ET on November 3rd, early results are emerging: In the Senate, approximately 10 decisions have been made, with Democrats maintaining their 43 seats and Republicans holding 32, representing a net gain of one seat for the Democrats; in the House of Representatives, approximately 64 decisions have been made, with Democrats holding 45 seats and Republicans holding 19. Early voting and partial vote counting in eastern states indicate a strong Democratic performance, with Democrats temporarily leading in some Republican-held seats such as Ohio, South Carolina, and Texas. However, polling stations in the West are still open or counting is underway, and results in many key swing states are still pending. Overall control remains uncertain, and the fiercely contested election may take several days or even longer to reach a conclusion. If the Republicans lose in the 2026 midterm elections (especially if the Democrats sweep both houses), it will mean a significant limitation on Trump's legislative power for the remainder of his term. He will enter a "lame duck" state much earlier: Democrats will gain control of committees to investigate issues such as the Iran war, government spending, and family business interests (including crypto-related projects), potentially even leading to impeachment attempts. A change of Senate could also hinder his nominations and judicial appointments. For the crypto market, this outcome is generally negative but not devastating. The Trump administration had previously pushed forward stablecoin frameworks such as the GENIUS Act and appointed friendly regulators, but the crucial CLARITY Act (market structure bill) failed in the Senate procedural vote. If the Democrats control Congress, it is likely that skeptical figures like Elizabeth Warren will dominate relevant committees, leading to further delays or shelving of regulatory legislation and increased scrutiny of the industry and Trump-related crypto projects. This could exacerbate policy uncertainty and put downward pressure on prices in the short term. BlockBeats is providing comprehensive coverage of the US midterm elections and has added a "Midterm Elections" section to its homepage. [Original Link]