Bitcoin rose to $78,323.5, up ~12% in April, its strongest month since April 2025.
U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs attracted $2.44 billion net inflows in April 2026, nearly double March’s $1.32 billion, with BlackRock’s IBIT taking >70% share.
Total assets under management for U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs reached about $102 billion by month‑end, while April’s final week saw $490 million outflows.
Fed kept policy rate at 3.50‑3.75% amid record dissent; Powell warned inflation not peaked, and incoming chair Kevin Warsh meets in June.