Bitcoin Eyes Breakout as Crypto Market Rebound from Historic Weakness

John Barry | Fri Apr 17 2026

April is shaping up to be a strong month for cryptocurrencies, following one of the most prolonged periods of weakness ever recorded in the market. March marked the seventh consecutive month of declines across the broader cryptocurrency market—the longest losing streak since Quantify Crypto began tracking performance. The prior record was a four-month stretch from January through April 2025, highlighting just how unusual and severe this recent downturn has been.

Bitcoin's historical downturn and recent recovery
BTCUSD Sept 2025 throught April 2026

 

The above chart reinforces this developing narrative. After reaching an all-time high of $126,300 in October 2025, Bitcoin' prolonged downtrend that ultimately bottomed on February 6, 2026, just below $60,000, continues to stand out as a critical reference point. As discussed in prior analysis (https://quantifycrypto.com/blog/is--60-000-the-bottom-for-bitcion-in-2026), this level appears to represent a durable bottom, with price action since then showing stabilization and gradual recovery.

Bitcoin Trend Signals in April 2026

In April, Bitcoin has entered a bullish trend on the 1-hour timeframe, with the latest Trend Signal indicating a strong upward move. This short-term momentum, combined with broader market strength—particularly in altcoins—suggests that sentiment may be turning.

While it remains too early to definitively declare the start of a sustained bull market, the improvement in April is notable. After an extended period of declines, even modest strength can mark the early stages of a larger trend reversal.

The key question now is whether this momentum can build. If Bitcoin can maintain higher lows and continue to lead market sentiment, the conditions for a breakout may be forming.

 

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