Crypto Week Ahead: Can Bitcoin Hold The Momentum? Here’s What Experts Think

Bitcoin enters the new week with a bullish tailwind, after briefly touching $86,000 over the weekend. A mix of macroeconomic shifts—including falling U.S. PPI data, concerns over the bond market, and a weakened dollar—has rekindled investor interest in crypto as a hedge. Experts believe this sets the stage for BTC’s potential run toward $100K. Meanwhile, easing regulatory signals and Ripple’s $1.25B acquisition of Hidden Road hint at deeper traditional-finance integration. As volatility cools, markets may lean on a 'buy-the-dip' mindset in the short term.

Before we proceed further, readers should note that the overall crypto market and coin prices are extremely volatile. There are no foolproof methods to ascertain how cryptocurrencies are expected to behave in the future. 

This article is aimed at helping investors stay on top of the current market scenarios and the biggest events that have already taken place as well as some upcoming occurrences that are worth noting. Investors are advised to do their research before taking any calls. 

Crypto Prices Over The Past Week

Last Monday (April 7), the overall crypto market cap stood at $2.44 trillion. BTC price stood at around $76,800. ETH price stood at around $1,500.

A week later, the overall market cap rose to $2.69 trillion.

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DeFi's total volume stands at $8.21 billion, at 9.91 percent of the total market 24-hour volume. In the case of stablecoins, the overall volume stands at $76.41 billion, at 92.32 percent of the total 24-hour market volume. As per CoinMarketCap, the overall market fear and greed index stood at ‘Fear’ with 29 points (out of 100).

BTC dominance, at the time of writing, stood at 62.63 percent.

Over the past seven days, Bitcoin achieved a high of $85,758.08 (on April 13) and a low of $74,467.70 (April 7).

Ethereum, on the other hand, saw a high of $1,679.891 (April 10) and a low of $1,396.25 (April 9).

Crypto Events To Note

Bitcoin maintained its bullish streak, trading above the $85,000 mark amid positive macro cues and supportive policy signals. Alankar Saxena, CTO of Mudrex, told ABP Live that a weakening U.S. dollar index and a steep drop in producer inflation data have contributed to the rally. He added that if momentum sustains, BTC could test $90,000 soon, with an upper target of $102,100.

Over the weekend, BTC hit $85,528 before correcting slightly to around $84,350. CoinSwitch noted that Donald Trump’s decision to exempt tech goods from tariffs provided relief to markets, fueling crypto sentiment.

Meanwhile, BuyUcoin CEO Shivam Thakral called Trump’s signing of a crypto bill a “watershed moment” that could draw institutional investors. Pi42’s Avinash Shekhar highlighted Bitcoin’s resilience despite volatility, while CoinDCX pointed to strength in altcoins, including FLR and BCH, even as Mantra (OM) plunged over 80% after a massive sell-off.

What Crypto Traders Are Saying About Current Market Scenario

Alankar Saxena, co-founder and CTO, Mudrex, told ABP Live, "Bitcoin gained strong momentum over the weekend, briefly touching $86,000 as macroeconomic conditions turned increasingly favourable for the crypto market. The rally was driven by concerns around the US bond market crisis and a sharp decline in PPI data, both of which boosted investor appetite for alternative assets. Adding to the bullish outlook, the US Dollar Index (DXY) slipped below the 100 mark for the first time since 2022. Any further weakness in the dollar could strengthen Bitcoin’s position as a store of value, supporting BTC’s trajectory toward the $100,000 milestone.”

Srinivas L, CEO, 9Point Capital, said, “The past week saw Bitcoin rally to $83,000 after President Trump announced a temporary pause on reciprocal tariffs, boosting risk sentiment across global markets. Another key development was the U.S. Department of Justice disbanded its crypto enforcement unit, signaling a shift toward a more accommodative regulatory tone. Ripple’s $1.25B acquisition of Hidden Road further fueled bullish sentiment, highlighting growing integration between crypto and traditional finance. Looking ahead, we expect the crypto markets to remain neutral in the near term, with a ‘buy-the-dip’ approach prevailing.”

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