Bitcoin surged above $70,000 as U.S. spot ETFs recorded $471 million in single-day inflows, the Senate advanced the Clarity Act, Japan moved to reclassify XRP as a financial asset, and El Salvador mandated Bitcoin education for children age 7 and older. Here's everything that moved markets in the last 24 hours — decoded for long-term wealth builders.

Wall Street is no longer watching crypto from the sidelines. In 2026, institutional adoption of Bitcoin and altcoins is accelerating through ETFs, regulation, and massive capital inflows—reshaping the entire market.