Bitcoin heads for best monthly performance in a year as price rebounds above $77,000
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Updated · CoinDesk · Apr 24
Bitcoin heads for best monthly performance in a year as price rebounds above $77,000
8 articles · Updated · CoinDesk · Apr 24
A $5 billion surge in Tether’s USDT supply has pushed stablecoin liquidity near $150 billion, supporting Bitcoin’s 13.6% April gain after months of declines.
Strong corporate earnings and record-high U.S. equities have helped offset concerns over Middle East tensions and elevated oil prices, with traders eyeing the $79,000 resistance level ahead of the Federal Reserve meeting.
Institutional demand is quietly building, and if ETF inflows persist, Bitcoin could break above resistance; otherwise, it may consolidate between $75,000 and $77,000 as markets show resilience despite geopolitical uncertainty.
How could the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting halt Bitcoin's push past $79,000?
What does Tether's $344M asset freeze reveal about its role in global finance?
If institutional ETF inflows were to suddenly stop, how quickly could Bitcoin retreat?
Is the market's 'fatigue' over Mideast conflict a sign of dangerous investor complacency?
Are major bank predictions of a $266,000 Bitcoin by 2026 realistic?
With global liquidity now the main driver, is Bitcoin's halving cycle officially obsolete?
Bitcoin Surges 13.6% in April 2026 Amid Institutional Inflows and U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Extension
Overview
In April 2026, Bitcoin surged 13.6% to $78,343, driven by the indefinite extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, which reduced geopolitical risks and boosted market risk appetite. Elevated oil prices created uncertainty, prompting investors to seek safe havens like gold and Bitcoin. Institutional demand, highlighted by $2.4 billion inflows into U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and corporate purchases, strengthened the rally. A significant shift of Bitcoin supply to long-term holders lowered exchange reserves, reducing volatility and establishing a stronger price floor. Despite technical resistance and retail fear, these combined factors created a favorable environment for Bitcoin's breakout and sustained upward momentum.