Veytics Intelligence
2026-09-15 · NASDAQ

Why Is Bitcoin Down Today?

Key Points Bitcoin was down 4% Tuesday morning as investors weighed a Senate vote on crypto legislation and a sharp rise in oil prices and bond yields. The CLARITY Act needs 60 Senate votes to advance, but reports indicated it may not have the necessary support amid Democratic concerns. For Bitcoin investors, the Federal Reserve's decision and Bitcoin's reaction matter more than one rough morning. 10 stocks we like better than Bitcoin › Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) is down more than 4% since 4:30 p.m. ET yesterday, on Tuesday, Sept. 15, as investors worried about both crypto regulation and tighter financial conditions.

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