Bitcoin Surges to $78,100 Following Trump's Ceasefire Extension and Strategy's $2.5 Billion Purchase
The bitcoin price has broken out of its recent range, driven by positive news. It surpassed $78,000 on Wednesday, up 2.2% in 24 hours and 4.3% over the week, after President Trump announced an indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire and Strategy revealed a substantial purchase of 34,164 BTC for $2.54 billion. Other major cryptocurrencies also saw gains, with Ether up 2.1% to $2,366, BNB rising…
April 22, 2026, 5:20 a.m.