On Monday, April 13, 2026, BTC retreated to $70,757, marking a 3.1% decline for the day. ETH followed suit, trading at $2,192 after a 4.1% loss. The weekly performance, while still positive at +2.6% for BTC, is now under threat due to this sudden pullback. Traditional markets also experienced a downturn, with the Dow Jones shedding 1.2% during the session. This correction is partly attributed to profit-taking after a week of sustained gains. Investors, having secured significant profits, opted to sell and lock in their returns. Furthermore, rumors of monetary tightening in the United States dampened risk appetite. The U.S. dollar strengthened, which inherently put pressure on crypto-denominated assets. Despite this decline, BTC remains above the $70,000 threshold, a crucial psychological support level. Analysts suggest this pullback is temporary and that the underlying bullish trend remains intact. However, volatility remains high, and the upcoming sessions will be critical in determining whether the market can rebound or if it enters a longer consolidation phase. Cautious investors are closely monitoring macroeconomic indicators.
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