#BTCvsMarkets

In April 2025, Bitcoin (BTC) outperformed traditional markets, reclaiming $90,000 amid stock market turbulence and a weakening U.S. dollar. BTC surged 10% month-to-date, surpassing gold’s 8% gain, while the S&P 500 and dollar index fell 5%. BTC’s market cap reached $1.85 trillion, compared to gold’s $22 trillion and U.S. stocks’ $58 trillion, highlighting growth potential. Despite a 25% drop since January, BTC’s 30-day correlation with the S&P 500 weakened to 0.65, showing decoupling from equities. U.S. Bitcoin ETFs saw $381.4 million in inflows on April 21, with $36 billion net inflows since January 2024. The April 2024 halving reduced BTC supply, fueling bullish sentiment, though light trading volumes raised concerns about breaking $93,000 resistance without catalysts like Federal Reserve easing. Technical indicators suggest a bullish trend, with forecasts predicting $100,000–$250,000 by year-end, driven by institutional adoption and potential U.S. strategic reserves. However, volatility persists, with bearish scenarios warning of drops to $70,000 if equities falter. Compared to 2023’s 156% return, BTC’s 2024 year-to-date gain of 114% remains robust, outpacing equities despite global tariff concerns.