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AVAX Tests $7 Support After Senate Vote Failure

By Markets Desk · 2026-09-16 · 2 min read
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Avalanche token faces critical $7 level following procedural Senate vote failure.

Avalanche (AVAX) trades at a critical $7 support level. This level must hold to preserve the rally that began in June. The price fell on September 15 due to a broad crypto sell-off. The drop followed a U.S. Senate procedural vote. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act failed to advance. The vote ended 49 to 50. This count was below the 60 votes required for cloture. The market reacted negatively to the legislative setback.

A break below $7 would trigger further downside. The token could then test its ascending trendline. Losing that support would signal a bearish shift. A decline to $5 or lower becomes a realistic scenario. This mirrors the sharp drop seen in May 2026. Conversely, reclaiming the 200-day EMA targets upside. That move would open paths to $8.50 and $10. The current structure relies on holding the $7 floor.

Senate Vote Blocks Clarity Act

The legislative failure shook market sentiment. The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act did not reach the required threshold. The 49-50 split stopped the bill from advancing. This outcome removed a key regulatory catalyst for the sector. Investors reacted by selling altcoins. AVAX was particularly exposed to this sentiment shift. The token lost ground quickly after the vote. The loss of potential regulatory clarity increased uncertainty. Traders moved to defensive positions. The market is now waiting for a new policy direction.

Pharaoh Launches Tokenized Stock Trading

Avalanche is expanding its utility beyond digital assets. The network announced permissionless tokenized stocks. Pharaoh will enable 24/7 trading of these assets. The platform is a native decentralized exchange. It connects U.S. equities to Avalanche DeFi liquidity. This move gives traders new onchain access. It links traditional finance products to decentralized protocols. The integration aims to deepen market liquidity. It provides a new avenue for capital flow. This development supports the network's broader adoption goals.

Price Targets Depend On Support

The path forward for AVAX is binary. Buyers must defend the $7 level. A successful defense leads to the 200-day EMA. From there, $8.50 and $10 are the next targets. These levels keep the June recovery intact. If $7 fails, the setup turns negative. The ascending trendline becomes the next test. Losing that trendline exposes the token to $5. The market is currently in a decision phase. The next few days will define the trend. Traders are watching the $7 level closely. Digital asset markets remain volatile around this pivot.

Based on reporting by CryptoRank, compiled by the Tradingbird desk.

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