Bitcoin Price Reacts After Trump Evacuated Following White House Gunshots

Bitcoin (BTC) reacted modestly to a security incident at the White House on Apr 26, 2026 — President Trump and others were evacuated after gunshots at the Correspondents’ Dinner. BTC rose from about $77,200 to near $78,200 (around $78,000 at time of writing) on the news, a much smaller move than the surge seen after the 2024 attempt on the president’s life. The article notes market cap above $1.56 trillion and dominance north of 58% on CoinGecko, and warns of potential further volatility when spot and futures markets open. Binance’s CZ commented on the incident. Overall the piece focuses on a short-term price reaction and expected heightened volatility rather than a directional forecast.