Weekly Market Sentiment Recap
Week of April 13, 2026 (UTC)
Bull vs Bear Trend
Through yesterday (UTC EOD)| Date | Bull Score | Bear Score | BTC Close (UTC) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-19 (Today) | Collecting... | Collecting... | - |
| 2026-04-18 | 83.6 | N/A | $77128.44 |
| 2026-04-17 | 82.8 | 65.0 | $75149.19 |
| 2026-04-16 | 75.7 | 78.0 | $74833.51 |
| 2026-04-15 | 74.8 | 80.0 | $74181.11 |
| 2026-04-14 | 75.6 | 83.7 | $74514.63 |
| 2026-04-13 | 81.7 | 78.0 | $70756.75 |
| 2026-04-12 | 85.0 | 81.4 | $73053.89 |
Weekly Highlights
Top Bullish Drivers
- • Iran views BTC as a strategic asset, but USDt still dominates oil tolls: BPI
- • Spot Bitcoin ETFs attract nearly $1B in weekly inflows as risk sentiment improves
- • Ether accumulation wallet balances increased by 33%: Is a rally to $3K next?
Top Bearish Drivers
- • Asian stocks fall due to on US–Iran ceasefire doubts, profit-taking - TMGM
- • Ethereum NFT platform Foundation shuts down after failed Blackdove sale
- • Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto
Weekly AI Insight
Market sentiment during the past week displayed a notable shift, with bullish indicators experiencing a mid-week dip before a strong recovery, while bearish sentiment saw a significant decline. The Bull Trend data commenced at 85.0, reaching a low of 74.8 mid-week before rebounding to 83.6 by the week's close. Conversely, the Bear Trend, which began at 81.4, fluctuated early in the week before sharply declining to 0.0 by the final day. This shift coincided with reports of substantial inflows into Spot Bitcoin ETFs, approaching $1 billion for the week, suggesting improving risk appetite among investors. Further supporting bullish sentiment, Ether accumulation wallets reportedly increased their balances by 33%, indicating potential positive expectations for the asset. Geopolitical developments also played a role, with Iran's reported view of Bitcoin as a strategic asset, despite USDt's continued prominence in oil transactions. On the bearish side, concerns over US-Iran ceasefire doubts contributed to declines in Asian stock markets, alongside general profit-taking activities. Specific crypto sector news included the closure of an Ethereum NFT platform following an unsuccessful sale. Additionally, an Ethereum Foundation-backed initiative highlighted the involvement of DPRK workers in crypto, presenting a different facet of market risk. The week concluded with a clear divergence, as bullish momentum regained ground while bearish pressures significantly receded.