Bitcoin's price growth slowed after the 2024 halving, with the cryptocurrency failing to replicate the strong rallies seen in previous cycles. Analysts note lower performance and decreasing volatility, raising questions about whether the traditional Bitcoin model is evolving. The 2024 halving, a key event in Bitcoin's supply schedule, appears to signal a potential lasting shift in market dynamics.
Strategy Inc. has purchased 34,164 Bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 815,061 BTC as of April 2026. This multibillion-dollar acquisition highlights ongoing institutional confidence in Bitcoin and reflects Strategy’s commitment to expanding its corporate treasury position. The move underscores sustained demand from large firms for Bitcoin as a treasury asset.
Strategy made its third-largest Bitcoin purchase on record, acquiring 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion last week. The purchase was funded through sales of the company's perpetual preferred stock, STRC, and common stock. This move highlights ongoing institutional interest in Bitcoin, with the company significantly increasing its holdings in a single transaction.
Global crypto funds experienced $1.4 billion in weekly inflows, driven by increased demand for Bitcoin, which rose above $76,000. CoinShares reported that this rebound boosted risk appetite among investors, contributing to the significant inflows into crypto exchange-traded products (ETPs) during the week. The positive sentiment reflects renewed confidence in Bitcoin’s price momentum.
Coinbase launched crypto-backed USDC loans in the UK on April 20, 2026, allowing users to borrow USDC against BTC, ETH, and cbETH. The loans, powered by the Morpho protocol on Base, offer limits up to $5 million for Bitcoin and $1 million for Ethereum. Repayments are flexible, but users must monitor loan-to-value ratios to prevent liquidation.
Michael Saylor has hinted at increasing Bitcoin purchases following the announcement of semi-monthly dividends. The MicroStrategy CEO, known for his bullish stance on Bitcoin, suggested plans for larger acquisitions, signaling continued institutional interest. The timing and amounts of future buys remain unspecified, but Saylor’s comments indicate a sustained commitment to Bitcoin accumulation.
Bitcoin hit over $78,000, its highest in two months, after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was open and US-Iran peace talks advanced. The geopolitical developments boosted Bitcoin’s price, reflecting its safe-haven appeal amid regional tensions. The rally indicates growing investor confidence in Bitcoin as a hedge against geopolitical risks.
