Bitcoin surged past $78,000, rising 2.2% in 24 hours and up 4.3% weekly, driven by geopolitical easing and institutional buying. Strategy purchased 34,164 BTC worth $2.54 billion, boosting market confidence. The rally followed U.S. President Trump’s extension of the Iran ceasefire, which helped calm global tensions and supported the crypto market’s upward momentum.
Russia’s State Duma has passed a new crypto bill, which could increase Bitcoin demand within the country. The legislation, expected to influence global markets, may also attract more institutional interest in Bitcoin. The bill’s approval marks a significant step in Russia’s crypto regulation efforts, with potential implications for Bitcoin’s price and adoption starting from April 2026.
FTX’s bankruptcy estate sold Alameda Research’s early stake in Anysphere, the AI code editor startup, for $200,000 in 2023. The stake is now estimated to be worth around $500 million. On April 21, SpaceX announced a $60 billion option to acquire Anysphere, highlighting the company's significant growth since FTX’s sale.
A new documentary, Finding Satoshi, released on April 22, 2026, claims to identify Bitcoin's creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. The filmmakers used private investigators, blockchain analysis, and cryptographer relationships to narrow suspects to a small group, including Adam Back, CEO of Blockstream, who denies being Nakamoto. The investigation marks a significant effort to uncover Bitcoin’s mysterious founder.
Grayscale Research predicts Bitcoin has bottomed out, signaling the start of an early bull market. Bitcoin reached a three-month high of $78,417 today, supported by bullish on-chain data. The forecast comes from Grayscale Research head, a former Goldman Sachs macro strategist, amid declining oil prices below $90. The analysis suggests positive momentum for Bitcoin’s price recovery.
Bitcoin's Coinbase premium has been positive for 14 consecutive days, marking its longest bullish streak since October, when Bitcoin reached a record high of $126,000. This sustained premium suggests strong buying interest and market optimism, potentially signaling continued upward momentum for Bitcoin in the near term. The streak highlights ongoing investor confidence in the cryptocurrency.
Grayscale suggests Bitcoin may have already bottomed between $65,000 and $70,000, based on on-chain data and the realized price metric. This contrasts with broader market expectations of a lower low in 2026. Bitcoin has gained over 20% since its February 5 low near $63,000, fueling debate on whether the current level marks the market bottom.
