BroadChain News, April 26, 02:06, according to BeInCrypto, Bitcoin (BTC) recorded a monthly gain of +13.71% in the last week of April 2026, just about 0.5% shy of surpassing the +14.08% return in April 2025. If it can hold its current level before the close on April 30, it will mark the best April performance since 2020.
Historical data shows that April is Bitcoin's strongest month, with an average gain of +13.11% and a median of +10.49%. However, the past five years have shown divergence: 2020 (+34.26%) and 2025 (+14.08%) were positive, while 2024 (-14.76%), 2022 (-17.30%), and 2021 (-1.98%) all declined. The current rebound has partially reversed year-to-date losses (January -10.17%, February -14.94%), supported by improved ETF inflows and a weaker US dollar.
Nevertheless, market sentiment remains cautious. On April 25, the Fear and Greed Index stood at 31, still in the fear zone; a month ago, it had touched extreme fear at 10. Bitcoin is currently trading at around $77,500, about 38% below its all-time high of $126,198 from October 2025. Geopolitical risks (US-Iran tensions, Middle East conflicts) have pushed perpetual contract funding rates near zero or negative, indicating traders are not adding leverage to chase gains. The final six trading days will determine whether a record can be set.