Bitcoin (BTC) started September by testing the $76,500 support zone after a 25% August gain, giving traders a clear level to watch as Washington returns to crypto policy. A Clarity Act procedural vote is scheduled for September 15, and that could move forward a bill that would divide digital-asset oversight between the SEC and the CFTC, add registration requirements, and tighten anti-money-laundering rules.
For newer investors, the short version is simple: markets are balancing two things at once. On one side, there is uncertainty around US crypto rules after the Act missed an August window and ran into disputes over stablecoin rewards and ethics language tied to the Trump family’s crypto holdings. On the other, companies are still building, and buyers are still funding new projects they think could make crypto easier to use.
That is part of the reason LiquidChain (LIQUID) has kept drawing interest. Its presale has raised nearly $960,000 and is now close to the $1 million mark. The project says its Layer 3 network will bring together Bitcoin’s capital base, Ethereum’s DeFi tools, and Solana’s speed in one place, aiming to remove some of the friction that comes from using several blockchains separately.
The Clarity Act has been the main market-structure debate in Congress for more than a year. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has set a procedural vote for September 15 after lawmakers return from recess. If that step passes, the bill could move to a full floor debate.
There are still sticking points. Senators have yet to agree on stablecoin rewards and on an ethics clause that would bar senior officials from issuing or sponsoring digital assets, with draft language that would expire in 2029. Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego, one of two Democrats who helped advance the bill from the Banking Committee, has been working on a bipartisan compromise on the ethics issue.
Several Web3 executives who attended the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium in Jackson Hole last month said they do not expect a finished law this year, pointing to the midterm calendar and the Senate’s 60-vote threshold. Even so, some argued that SEC and CFTC rulemaking could still offer more clarity if the legislation slips further. President Trump has repeatedly called for a defined framework for builders, while the SEC, CFTC, and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have already taken a more open stance on digital assets this year.
Markets have reacted to that slower timeline. Bitcoin fell as low as $76,420 yesterday before rebounding toward $77,500. Analyst Michaël van de Poppe said BTC appears to be sweeping liquidity from recent dips, with $82,700 as the next bullish target.
This is very likely going to break upwards.
The reasoning behind that is super simple, as it's currently been taking the liquidity beneath the lows.
Next stop: $82,700 for #Bitcoin. pic.twitter.com/1zhVnf6iMZ
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) September 2, 2026
Large-cap support levels are also in focus across the market, including Ethereum at $2,400 and Solana at $99. But while regulation remains unresolved, money has continued moving into infrastructure projects that try to solve practical problems rather than wait for Washington to finish the rulebook.
LiquidChain’s Main Idea: Make Three Big Blockchains Work More Like One
One common frustration for crypto users is that Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana often feel like separate worlds. Moving assets between them can be confusing, expensive, or risky for less experienced users. LiquidChain (LIQUID) is pitching a simpler approach through a new Layer 3 blockchain that verifies Bitcoin UTXOs, Ethereum states, and Solana accounts using trust-minimized proofs and messaging.
In plain terms, the goal is to let assets from those three networks be represented on one execution layer without relying on more complex wrapping methods. LiquidChain says a Solana-class virtual machine will power apps in real time, so builders can deploy once and reach users and liquidity across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana. It also says atomic settlement will happen inside its proof and messaging layer instead of depending on a separate bridge stack.
The Order doesn’t ask twice. 👁️⟁
When the signal comes, you answer.https://t.co/vqvBcdSQYC pic.twitter.com/z4Oc2AUBpi
— LiquidChain (@getliquidchain) August 27, 2026
That cross-chain angle appears to be resonating with buyers. The LIQUID presale is in Stage 101 and has raised almost $960,000, putting it around $40,000 short of the $1 million milestone. The token price is $0.014951.
What New Investors Should Know About LIQUID Tokenomics and Access
LIQUID has a total supply of 11,800,000,100. According to the project, 35% is allocated to development, 32.5% to LiquidLabs for growth work, 15% to the AquaVault for business development and community programs, 10% to rewards, and 7.5% to growth and listings.
The token is intended for network participation, gas fees, staking, and access to Layer 3 features. Tokens will become claimable on Ethereum when the claim window opens, and exchange listings are planned after the sale.
Buyers can also stake immediately after purchase, with the current staking return listed at 1,188% APY. That demand has held up even as Bitcoin defends the mid-$76,000 range and the Senate prepares to revisit the Clarity Act.
How to Buy LIQUID Before the Presale Ends
If you want to take part, the process is fairly straightforward. New investors can go to the official LiquidChain site, connect a wallet, and buy LIQUID at $0.014951 per token. The token is also available through the Best Wallet crypto app, which can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Purchases can be made with BTC, ETH, SOL, BNB, USDT, and USDC, and there is also a bank card option. Tokens purchased in the sale can be staked at the current 1,188% APY.
Follow LiquidChain on X and connect with the team on Telegram for updates on presale stage changes, LIQUID listing dates, and network development.
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