Washington: Bitcoin, the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency, jumped 4% in the latest trading session, boosting its year-to-date gains to 26%. The rally comes at a crucial time for the crypto sector, as the United States House of Representatives prepares to open discussions on three key bills that could reshape the regulatory landscape for digital assets.

Starting July 14, US lawmakers will kick off what’s being dubbed “Crypto Week,” a series of legislative sessions expected to introduce greater clarity and structure to cryptocurrency trading in the country. Market players and industry insiders are hopeful the bills will ease regulatory uncertainty and end ongoing tensions that have cast a shadow over the sector.

The sharp uptick in Bitcoin’s price injected fresh energy into crypto-related stocks, with investors responding optimistically to both the market rally and the anticipated policy direction from Capitol Hill.