Peter Brandt says Bitcoin's $250K target looks unlikely in 2026 as BTC trades inside a rising channel with mixed market signals.
The White House has signaled that a new step toward operationalizing the U.S. strategic Bitcoin reserve has been prepared, with an announcement expected within weeks.
Arthur Hayes predicted that Bitcoin could hit $125,000 this year as war-driven spending and banking changes are expected to inject massive liquidity into global markets.
Bitmine bought $234 million of ether in its largest weekly purchase this year, closing in on Strategy's regular bitcoin buys once the firm's STRC-fueled spikes are stripped out.
Bitcoin retreated beneath the $77,000 threshold on Tuesday, extending a series of unsuccessful attempts to breach resistance near $79,000—a level that has now rejected price advances three times across eight trading sessions.
Tether's release of an open-source ‘Mining Development Kit' (MDK) could accelerate a shift in Bitcoin (BTC) mining away from closed, vendor-controlled software stacks toward standardized, automation-ready infrastructure—potentially reshaping how operators manage fleets and optimize performance at scale. According to a research note from MEXC Ventures, Tether officially launched MDK on April 27, 2026 (UTC), positioning it as a full-stack development framework for Bitcoin mining.
Block has launched proof-of-reserves for its corporate Bitcoin treasury, allowing users to verify holdings through on-chain signatures.
Block has introduced an on-chain proof-of-reserves system covering its corporate Bitcoin holdings and key consumer products, expanding its push for transparency in digital asset custody.
The Bank of Japans latest monetary policy decision has intensified market expectations of a potential interest rate hike by mid-2026, strengthening the Japanese yen while putting pressure on bitcoin prices. Although the central bank held its benchmark interest rate steady at 0.75%, the decision revealed a growing hawkish stance among policymakers.
Bitcoin (BTC) is trading around $76,690, down roughly 3% during Asian morning hours, as investors remain cautious ahead of a critical week filled with macroeconomic events. The cryptocurrency continues to hover near the $77,000 level, reflecting hesitation among traders rather than a major shift in overall market sentiment.
As the end of April approaches, some market observers suggest that Bitcoin (BTC) could be preparing to reclaim a crucial level in the coming days, potentially opening the door to another recovery rally next month. Related Reading: Why The 42% Crash From ATH Is Actually Good For Bitcoin And The Crypto Market Bitcoin Sees First Weekly Close Above Key Levels Bitcoin has closed above a crucial level for the first time since January, setting the stage for a potential rally toward higher levels even though it failed to break through another resistance level.
Are the on-chain metrics, traders, and analysts all in favor of an imminent Bitcoin price increase?