Midterms 2026: what the vote means for AI stocks, chips, Bitcoin and altcoins

Prediction markets priced a Democratic sweep at 71% to 72% going into the vote. Crypto Briefing Research maps four outcomes across AI, semiconductors, Bitcoin and altcoins, and what to watch as results come in. As the 2026 midterm results come in, prediction markets went into Election Day pricing Democratic control of both chambers as the most likely outcome: 71% on Kalshi and 72% on Polymarket on November 1, up about six points in seven days.