Could a Gamma Squeeze Hit Crypto in 2026?

The crypto market is roaring back to life as a wave of regulatory clarity, government action, and institutional adoption hits all at once. The U.S. government has officially reopened after weeks of shutdown turmoil, restoring stability and fueling optimism across financial markets. Meanwhile, Senate lawmakers unveiled a long-awaited crypto market structure draft bill, proposing to give the CFTC primary oversight of digital assets — a historic step toward regulatory certainty.