Seven Altcoins to Watch as the Crypto Clarity Act Vote Nears: ETH, SOL, LINK, ZEC, HYPE, XRP, ONDO
The crypto market is heading into September with a single date dominating trader attention: September 15, when the U.S. Senate is scheduled to vote on the Crypto Clarity Act. According to a recent analysis from the Altcoin Daily channel, the bill could become one of the most significant bipartisan crypto laws in U.S. history. If it advances, the analyst argues, projects with direct connections to Wall Street, institutional adoption, and real-world financial infrastructure are likely to see the biggest gains.
Below are the seven altcoins highlighted in the analysis, along with the specific catalysts and data points that support their positioning heading into the vote.
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Ethereum (ETH): Institutional demand via ETFs
Ethereum remains one of the primary assets attracting institutional interest, largely because of its dominance in decentralized finance (DeFi), stablecoins, and tokenized assets. Clearer U.S. crypto rules could make it easier for banks and financial firms to participate in these sectors. Recent data reinforces that momentum: Ethereum ETFs recorded $179.8 million in inflows, with $146.44 million coming from BlackRock alone, signaling sustained institutional appetite for ETH exposure.
Solana (SOL): Record on-chain activity
Solana’s appeal lies in its speed and low transaction costs, which have fueled growth across DeFi, payments, and consumer applications. The network hit a record 4.2 billion on-chain transactions in July, up 13.5% month-over-month and roughly 91% higher than December 2025 levels, according to data from The Kobeissi Letter. SOL itself rallied 40% in eight days, with growing tokenized assets and platforms like Jupiter contributing to the surge in activity.
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Chainlink (LINK): The oracle play on tokenization
Chainlink provides the infrastructure that connects blockchains to external data and traditional financial systems — a critical function as Wall Street moves toward tokenized stocks, funds, and bonds. Spot LINK ETFs have seen their longest inflow streak on record, with eight consecutive days of positive flows. August inflows reached $18.27 million, the highest monthly total since launch, and the ETFs now hold roughly 2.05% of LINK’s total supply. If institutional blockchain adoption accelerates, Chainlink’s role as a bridge between off-chain and on-chain markets positions it to benefit directly.
Zcash (ZEC): Privacy as a differentiator
Zcash is the privacy-focused pick on the list. Grayscale’s Head of Capital Markets, Christa Lynch, recently described ZEC as a way to diversify beyond Bitcoin, noting its capped 21 million supply and proof-of-work model, while adding optional privacy through shielded pool technology. Lynch suggested that privacy could become more valuable in the age of AI, as investors grow more aware of how much personal and financial data is exposed online. The CFTC has also certified a Zcash U.S. dollar spot contract, placing ZEC within regulated U.S. derivatives infrastructure.
Hyperliquid (HYPE): Regulated DeFi perps
Hyperliquid continues to dominate DeFi perpetual futures trading, with more than $114 billion in August volume and over $5 trillion in cumulative perpetual volume. Monthly protocol fees are around $50 million. The main development now is regulatory: President Trump has stated that the CFTC is working on a framework to allow Hyperliquid to operate legally in the U.S. If approved, it would give the platform a clear path into the American market and could signal a broader shift toward regulated crypto trading venues.
XRP: Payments and institutional infrastructure
XRP’s edge lies not just in its technology but in its large retail community and long-standing focus on cross-border payments. If the Crypto Clarity Act reduces regulatory uncertainty around major assets, XRP could attract renewed attention from both retail and institutional players. The CFTC has already certified an XRP U.S. dollar spot contract, and spot XRP ETFs had their strongest day in months on August 25, bringing in $23.87 million.
Ondo (ONDO): The tokenization bet
Ondo is positioned at the center of the real-world asset (RWA) tokenization trend, which the analyst expects to accelerate if U.S. regulation becomes clearer. The platform’s weekly active addresses have grown from roughly 5,000–6,000 last year to about 22,000 now, with a record high of over 64,000 in January. Open interest in ONDO has also surpassed $100 million, indicating that more capital is flowing into the platform.
What to watch before September 15
The Senate vote on the Crypto Clarity Act remains the single biggest catalyst for these assets. Traders should also monitor ETF flows, on-chain activity, and any further CFTC actions, as these indicators have historically moved prices ahead of regulatory clarity. While the analyst’s picks are concentrated in institutional-friendly projects, the broader market will likely react sharply to the vote’s outcome, regardless of which direction it goes.
This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The cryptocurrency market is highly volatile and uncertain. Readers should conduct their own research before making any investment decisions.
