Bitcoin and XRP held firm on March 15 as traders tracked both market momentum and policy risk in Washington. Bitcoin traded near $71,569, while XRP changed hands around $1.43 after both assets posted modest daily gains.
The focus now sits on the CLARITY Act, a US digital asset market structure bill that supporters say could reshape sentiment if it moves forward in the Senate.
The CLARITY Act seeks to draw clearer lines between securities and commodities in digital asset markets. A Senate Banking Committee fact sheet says the bill would define oversight rules, tighten illicit finance controls, and create a framework for centralized digital asset intermediaries. This has kept the proposal at the center of market discussion as investors look for signals on future regulation.
Recent comments from Galaxy Digital research head Alex Thorn added urgency to that debate. Thorn said the bill’s chances in 2026 would fall sharply if it does not clear the committee by the end of April, and he said it would likely need Senate floor time in early May to stay on track. Reports on March 15 also pointed to legislative scheduling and stablecoin-related disagreements as key hurdles.
Bitcoin stayed above the $71,000 mark during Sunday trading, which kept short-term momentum intact. The current price action shows traders still willing to hold exposure while waiting for more clarity on the US regulatory path. A favorable move on the CLARITY Act could strengthen confidence among institutional participants, especially if it reduces uncertainty around compliance and market oversight.
For now, the technical price structure remains centered on support near the low $71,000 range and resistance closer to the $73,000 area.
If Bitcoin continues to hold recent gains, traders may watch for another test of upper resistance. If momentum fades and support breaks, attention could shift toward lower retracement levels instead.
XRP also remained in focus as fund flow data and network usage drew broader interest in the asset. SoSoValue data shows XRP ETFs recorded about $28 million in net outflows, the second-largest weekly withdrawal on record, as macro uncertainty and crypto market volatility weighed on investor appetite for risk.
At the same time, XRP traded around $1.43, with an intraday range of $1.39 to $1.43. In the near term, the market is watching support around $1.38 and resistance near $1.45, according to analysts.
A Senate advance on the CLARITY Act could improve sentiment for XRP by giving investors a clearer view of the regulatory environment around digital assets.
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