- Bitcoin surged past $93,000 for the first time in seven weeks, triggering over $600 million in market liquidations and lifting overall crypto market sentiment.
- Easing U.S.–China trade tensions and strong ETF inflows fueled the rally, as investors now await key economic decisions.
The cryptocurrency market roared back to life as Bitcoin smashed through the $93,000 mark for the first time in seven weeks, sparking a wave of liquidations and renewed investor enthusiasm.Traders liquidated more than $600 million in the past 24 hours as bullish momentum swept the market, driven by signs of easing U.S.–China trade tensions.
Market Soars as Optimism Returns
Bitcoin is currently trading at $93,069, up over 5% in the last 24 hours. Ethereum followed suit with a 12% jump to $1,768, while Solana climbed 7% to $149. The overall crypto market cap has grown 4%, pushing it just above the $3 trillion mark.
The spike in prices triggered a sharp increase in liquidations, with $602 million wiped from the market—an eye-catching 130% rise in just one day, according to Coinglass. At the same time, open interest surged 14% to $121.6 billion, suggesting a growing appetite for leveraged positions despite the volatility.
Bitcoin Leads While Altcoins Linger
Despite the broader rally, the Altcoin Season Index remains low at 16, reinforcing the notion that this is still firmly “Bitcoin Season.” Traders appear more confident in Bitcoin than in smaller-cap assets, a sentiment that has been echoed by the performance of Bitcoin ETFs.
U.S.-based Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds posted their third straight day of inflows, raking in $936 million on April 22 alone—the highest daily total since President Trump’s return to office earlier this year, according to SoSoValue.
Trade War Tensions Cool—Markets Respond
Fueling this crypto comeback is a shift in geopolitical tone. At a recent White House press conference, President Trump hinted at a potential softening in the U.S.–China trade relationship, saying that tariffs on Chinese imports would “come down substantially.” This marked a significant de-escalation from his earlier aggressive rhetoric.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reinforced the message, calling the current tariff policy “unsustainable” and suggesting a path toward resolution. These developments not only lifted crypto but also buoyed traditional markets, with the S&P 500, Nasdaq, and Dow Jones all posting gains of over 2.5%.
With investor optimism rising and macroeconomic tensions cooling, the crypto market may have room to run. However, eyes will remain on the Federal Reserve’s next interest rate move and the outcome of U.S.–China trade negotiations, both of which could determine whether Bitcoin’s breakout has real staying power.
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