2026 midterms early results: Democrats flipping NC Senate + looking strong in the House. Crypto impact so far: • Short-term: mostly priced in (BTC ~$76.5k, still more driven by ETF flows, Fed & risk sentiment) • House Dem win = slower path for CLARITY Act + more oversight • Trump still in White House until 2029 → executive remains relatively friendly Split Congress is the least bad outcome for crypto. Watching final Senate calls. Longer-term: Dem House = tougher road for market structure bills; Senate remains the key variable.