Bitcoin is trading around $76,300–$76,500 today, down about 1.2% amid caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s FOMC decision.[1][2] Ethereum hovers near recent levels but faces downward pressure, with the global crypto market cap at roughly $2.7 trillion.[3]
Key Prices
Coin Price (USD) 24h Change Bitcoin (BTC) ~$76,325 -1.2% [1] Ethereum (ETH) ~$2,300–$3,000 (variable reports) -1–4% [4][5] BNB ~$624 -0.4% [6] XRP ~$1.38 -1.4% [6]
Market Drivers
Bitcoin remains pinned under $78,200 resistance entering the critical FOMC window on April 28–29, where rates are expected to hold at 3.50–3.75%.[7][8] Markets eye Jerome Powell’s final press conference for hints on future cuts, with historical “sell-the-news” patterns post-FOMC often pressuring BTC short-term.[9] Institutional demand persists, but geopolitical tensions and Treasury yields add volatility.[10]
India Updates
Indian exchanges like WazirX note cryptos as unregulated assets with market risks.[11] No major policy shifts today; PMLA rules and 30% tax on gains remain in place from Budget 2026.[12] BTC trades around ₹72 lakh on platforms like Coinbase India.[13]
Top Movers
Altcoins show mixed action: Tectum (TET) up 87%, Polyhedra (ZK) +76%, while majors dip.[6] Trending: Zora (ZORA), Vine, Ethena (ENA).[14] Watch presales like BlockchainFX nearing $15M raise.[15]
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