U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis, one of Washington’s most vocal supporters of Bitcoin and digital assets, has announced she will not run for reelection in 2026. While stepping away from another six-year term, the Wyoming Republican made it clear that her commitment to crypto policy is far from over.
In a post shared on X, Lummis said representing Wyoming in the Senate has been “an incredible honor” and emphasized that the state has always been her top priority. However, she explained that the intense pace of recent legislative sessions has led her to conclude she no longer has the stamina needed for another term in office.
Her decision, she stressed, has nothing to do with a shift in her views on cryptocurrency. Often referred to as the “Bitcoin senator,” Lummis reaffirmed that her support for digital assets remains unchanged. Instead of campaigning for reelection, she plans to spend her remaining time in office pushing key crypto-related bills forward.
“I am a devout legislator, but I feel like a sprinter in a marathon,” Lummis wrote, describing the mismatch between the energy required for another term and what she feels she can realistically give. Despite that, she signaled that the next two years will be especially important for crypto legislation.
Lummis also expressed gratitude toward President Donald Trump, noting his backing of her efforts. She said her goal is to help advance major digital asset legislation to the president’s desk by 2026, using the time she has left in the Senate to solidify progress on crypto policy.
The announcement quickly drew reactions from across the crypto and political landscape. David Sacks, the White House AI and crypto czar, praised Lummis for being a strong ally on cryptocurrency issues and said he was sorry to see her step away from another race. Her work, he suggested, has played a meaningful role in shaping the conversation around digital assets in the U.S.
Entrepreneur and International Blockchain Consulting Group founder Mario Nawfal also weighed in, thanking Lummis for her service and outspoken support of Bitcoin. “You made a difference,” he wrote, echoing sentiments shared by many in the crypto community.
Not all reactions were supportive. Some critics speculated about political motives behind her decision. Singer-songwriter Bill Madden shared a video suggesting that Lummis’ move signaled a break from what he described as President Trump’s “lawless regime,” using inflammatory language to make his point. Another commentator pointed to the release of the Epstein files and hinted at a possible connection to the Bitcoin Foundation, while acknowledging that such timing could simply be coincidental.
Despite the speculation, Lummis’ message was straightforward: she may be stepping away from electoral politics, but she intends to remain fully engaged in the fight to shape U.S. crypto policy. For the digital asset industry, her final years in the Senate could still prove highly influential.
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