The cryptocurrency market experienced a decline in volatility on Friday, with the price of bitcoin stuck in a range between $77,500 and $78,500 since midnight UTC, currently trading at $78,484.27. This subdued price movement follows a failed attempt to break out above $80,000 on Wednesday. Despite this, the overall trend remains positive, with the BTC price gradually increasing throughout April and forming a series of higher highs and higher lows.
Ether (ETH) mirrored bitcoin's performance on Friday, declining by approximately 0.9% since midnight while also remaining within a narrow trading range. U.S. stock futures presented a mixed picture, with Nasdaq 100 futures rising 0.5% due to strong tech earnings, while S&P 500 futures dipped 3 basis points. The Dollar Index (DXY) remained relatively unchanged, despite comments from U.S.
President Donald Trump confirming a three-week extension of the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon. The dollar had previously fallen by roughly 0.5% when the ceasefire was initially announced on April 16.
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