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On Apr 17, 2026, 14:43 PM(UTC). According to Binance Market Data, Bitcoin has crossed the 78,000 USDT benchmark and is now trading at 78,026.3125 USDT, with a narrowed 5.61% increase in 24 hours.

Key Takeaways
Bitcoin climbed above $77,000 for the first time since February.Strategy returned to profit on its Bitcoin holdings.Strategy stock surged roughly 8% as BTC moved above the company’s average cost basis.Bitcoin also reclaimed its 100-day moving average, strengthening the bullish technical setup.
Bitcoin Clears Key Resistance Level
Bitcoin decisively broke above $77,000, marking its strongest move since the sharp selloff in early February that briefly pushed prices toward $60,000.
The breakout is notable because Bitcoin has now moved above its 100-day moving average near $74,800, a level that rejected price twice during previous recovery attempts in February and March. This latest move suggests bulls are regaining control after months of consolidation.
Strategy Back in Profit on Bitcoin Holdings
The rally has also pushed Strategy back into profit on its Bitcoin treasury for the first time in weeks.
Strategy currently holds roughly 780,897 BTC with an average purchase price near $75,577. With Bitcoin now trading above $77,000, the company’s holdings have returned to positive territory, generating an estimated paper gain of more than $270 million.
Strategy Stock Jumps 8%
Shares of Strategy surged about 8% on the day as investors responded positively to the move in Bitcoin.
The stock also climbed back above its own 200-week moving average for the first time since February, which many traders view as an important long-term trend signal. Other crypto-linked equities, including Coinbase and Robinhood, also moved higher alongside Bitcoin.
Technical Breakout Improves Momentum
Bitcoin’s move above $77,000 is important because previous rallies stalled near the $76,000-$76,300 range.
The breakout suggests:
Short sellers may be getting squeezed out of positions.Momentum traders are re-entering the market.Bitcoin could target higher resistance zones if the move holds.
Analysts are now watching the next major resistance near $80,000. A sustained move above current levels would further strengthen the argument that Bitcoin’s multi-month downtrend is ending.

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