🟡 Bitcoin Weekly Market Recap
📈 Price Overview
As of Saturday, April 19, Bitcoin is trading at approximately $85,287, reflecting a modest 1% increase over the past 24 hours. Despite this uptick, BTC remains about 21% below its all-time high of over $109,000 set earlier this year .  
Analysts note that BTC is consolidating around the $84,000–$85,000 range. A breakout above $90,000 could potentially target $150,000, aligning with bullish forecasts .  
🔮 Expert Predictions
Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, predicts that Bitcoin could reach $1 million by 2035, citing economic instability and increasing U.S. debt as catalysts . 
In the near term, forecasts for April 2025 suggest BTC could trade between $86,079 and $126,996, with an average price around $115,331 . 
🏛️ Regulatory Developments
In the U.S., President Donald Trump’s administration has aggressively loosened cryptocurrency regulations, including disbanding a Justice Department crypto enforcement unit. This deregulation coincides with increased involvement by the Trump family in the crypto industry, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest . 
Meanwhile, Brazilian fintech company Méliuz announced plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves strategy, aiming to make BTC the main strategic asset in its treasury. A shareholder meeting is scheduled for May 6 to vote on this initiative . 
⚙️ Network Update
The Bitcoin network experienced a record difficulty adjustment in April 2025, reflecting increased computational power dedicated to mining and indicating a robust and growing network.
