The cryptocurrency market experienced reduced volatility on Friday, with the bitcoin price remaining stagnant between $77,500 and $78,500 since midnight UTC, at $78,425.72. This subdued price movement follows an unsuccessful attempt to break through the $80,000 threshold on Wednesday, although the overall trend remains positive, with the BTC price steadily increasing throughout April and forming a series of higher peaks and troughs. Ether (ETH) mirrored bitcoin's performance on Friday, declining by approximately 0.9% since midnight while also staying within a narrow trading range.
U.S. stock futures presented a mixed picture, with Nasdaq 100 futures rising 0.5% on the back of robust tech earnings, and S&P 500 futures dipping 3 basis points.
The Dollar Index (DXY) saw minimal change despite U.S. President Donald Trump's confirmation that the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has been extended by three weeks, a development that initially led to a 0.5% decline in the dollar on April 16.
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