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Bitcoin Could Hit $85K Before April Ends, Analyst Says
April 15, 2026
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Ethereum has already shown the way. While Bitcoin climbed roughly 5 in a single day, Ether moved more than 8 — outpacing it by a factor of nearly 1.4. That gap, according to one analyst, is a preview of what the broader crypto market could do if Bitcoin keeps climbing through the rest of April. Related Reading: ‘Extremely Good News’ – XRP DeFi Momentum Builds As SEC Softens Position On Interfaces A Specific Price Level Is Drawing Attention Michael Van de Poppe, founder of MN Fund and a widely followed market analyst, says Bitcoin has a clear path to the 80,000–85,000 range before the month closes out.
He made the call on X this week, pointing to a recovering global market as the main force behind the expected move. Bitcoin was trading around 74,500 at the time of his post, up more than 5 in 24 hours, with trading volume jumping over 90 over the same period. Bitcoin aims to attack the highs and is consolidating around 75K. If it blasts through 75K with volume, we’ll be in for 80-85K this month, as that’s where the higher timeframe resistances are. Yesterday I’ve made an analysis with several scenarios that I’m looking for. pic.twitter.com/zq47n6NhXk — Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 14, 2026 The 85,000 target would mark a return to price levels Bitcoin last visited in late January, when it slipped from around 89,000 down to 84,600. Getting back there would represent a gain of nearly 14 from where it stood when Van de Poppe made his call. One level matters more than the rest right now: 75,000. According to Van de Poppe, breaking through that resistance with strong volume behind it sets the stage for the run to 80,000–85,000 — where heavier selling pressure from longer-term chart history tends to sit. Bitcoin had already pushed past 75,000 by the time the analysis circulated. Downside Support Gives The Bull Case A Floor Van de Poppe also outlined what could keep the bullish scenario alive even if prices pull back. Based on his analysis, as long as Bitcoin holds above 72,000, there is better than a 70 chance it trades above 80,000 before April ends. That support zone acts as a line in the sand. A drop below it would likely change the picture. Related Reading: Dollar’s Shrinking Value Adds Fuel To XRP Bull Case: Finance Expert The backdrop helping Bitcoin here is broader than crypto. Global markets have been stabilizing after weeks of pressure tied to geopolitical tensions, and Bitcoin has moved in step with that recovery. Altcoins Could Amplify The Move Van de Poppe’s bigger claim may be the one about altcoins. He sees them moving at two to three times Bitcoin’s rate — meaning if Bitcoin gains 10, altcoins could rise 20 to 30 or more. Reports indicate that this pattern tends to follow a predictable path. Capital flows into Bitcoin first, then into large-cap coins, and eventually rotates into smaller altcoins. Featured image from Meta, chart from TradingView
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