After a bullish weekend, Bitcoin appears to be gaining more upside momentum with its price back above the $77,000 level as buying pressure increases across the market. Meanwhile, underneath the price performance, a critical junction may be forming for the flagship cryptocurrency asset, which could determine the next potential price direction.
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Strive Asset Management has raced from zero to 14,557 BTC in months, becoming the 9th‑largest public Bitcoin treasury and turning its balance sheet into a levered bet on BTC.
After nearly hitting $79,500, bitcoin dropped below the $77,000 mark, resulting in a 1.7% 24-hour loss and a $20 billion decline in market capitalization. Key Takeaways Bitcoin fell below $77,000 on April 27 as optimism regarding an Iranian peace proposal faded rapidly. Bitstamp data showed $454 million in liquidations as bitcoin decoupled from flat U.S.
Bitcoin's rally gains strength as U.S. inflows, ETF demand, and on‑chain momentum align.
Bitcoin (BTC) could experience heightened volatility this week as five major central banks, led by the United States' Federal Reserve, prepare to announce their monetary policies.
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Strive Inc. purchased 789 more Bitcoin while its subsidiary prepares to educate business leaders on corporate crypto adoption.
Strategy acquired 3,273 Bitcoin for approximately $255 million on April 27, its fourth purchase in April 2026, lifting total holdings to 818,334 BTC worth roughly $63.7 billion.
Short-term holder profit-taking is offsetting fresh demand from ETFs and Strategy, pointing to consolidation below $80,000, Bitfinex analysts said.
Spot Bitcoin ETFs logged a ninth inflow day on April 24, bringing the streak to $2.1 billion, the longest run since September 2025. Weekly ETF inflows reached $823.7 million, with BlackRock's IBIT contributing $983 million over the week, its strongest weekly showing in six months.
Bitcoin dropped below $77K after briefly pumping to $79K, as failed breakout momentum, liquidations, and weak altcoins pressured crypto.