Bitcoin nears best April in five years

Bitcoin is heading into the final week of April 2026 up 13.71%, just short of surpassing last year’s 14.08% monthly gain.

The cryptocurrency needs roughly a further 0.5% increase before month-end to secure its strongest April performance since 2020.

April has historically been Bitcoin’s best-performing month, with average gains above 13%, placing the current rally slightly ahead of long-term seasonal trends.

The rebound follows earlier weakness in 2026, where bitcoin fell more than 25% across January and February before stabilising in March and recovering in April.

Despite the price rise, market sentiment remains cautious, with the Fear and Greed Index at 31, still in fear territory and well below neutral levels.

Bitcoin is trading near $77,500, significantly below its October 2025 peak of $126,198, which continues to weigh on investor confidence and positioning.

The final trading days of April will determine whether the rally holds, with geopolitical risks and low leverage in derivatives markets posing potential challenges to a strong monthly close.

At the time of reporting, Bitcoin price was $77,361.16.