Bitcoin Has 1 Week to Secure Its Best April Since 2020

Bitcoin heads into the final week of April 2026 with a +13.71% month-to-date gain, needing roughly 0.5% more to exceed April 2025’s +14.08% and record its best April since 2020. The rally has reversed about half of earlier year-to-date losses after January and February declines, aided by improving ETF flows and a softer dollar. Market conviction remains muted: the Fear & Greed Index stood at 31 on April 25 and perpetual funding rates were near zero or negative, signaling traders are avoiding leveraged exposure. Geopolitical risks and thin liquidity could test the move before month-end, leaving the final outcome uncertain despite the strong monthly performance.