From Wall Street to Bitcoin: Nasdaq 100, S&P 500, and Crypto Market React to US Midterm Elections 2026

Wall Street and the crypto market entered the 2026 US midterm vote under pressure, as technology-sector concerns and shifting political expectations pushed investors to reassess risk. The latest market movements highlight growing uncertainty across traditional and digital assets. While election expectations influenced trading, concerns over artificial intelligence spending, corporate earnings, and declining crypto liquidity also contributed to the unsettled market environment . The Nasdaq 100 and S&P 500 faced renewed selling pressure as investors assessed the potential consequences of a change in congressional control.