Bitcoin price on Apr 29, 2026 at 4pm EDT?
Short Answer
The model sees potential mispricing for Bitcoin's price to be $67,100 or above on Apr 29, 2026, with a 99.0% model probability compared to the market's 0.0%, indicating a significant difference in outlooks.
1. Executive Verdict
- Bitcoin price observed around $76,813 to $77,000 on the event date.
- Bitcoin halvings historically trigger significant price surges and market peaks.
- Major US spot Bitcoin ETFs project substantial cumulative net inflows.
- FOMC maintained federal funds rate at 4.75 to 5 percent in March 2026.
- U.S. regulators classified Bitcoin as a commodity by Q1 2026.
Who Wins and Why
| Outcome | Market | Model | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outcome | — | — | Insufficient data |
2. Market Behavior & Price Dynamics
Historical Price (Probability)
Outcome probability
Date
No historical price data available.
3. Market Data
Contract Snapshot
This market resolves to Yes if the simple average of the sixty seconds of CF Benchmarks' Bitcoin Real-Time Index (BRTI) before 4 PM EDT on April 29, 2026, is $75,500 or above. Conversely, if this average is $75,499.99 or below at that time, the market resolves to No. The official and final value is calculated by averaging 60 BRTI prices collected in the minute leading up to the 4:00 PM EDT expiration time.
Available Contracts
Market options and current pricing
| Outcome bucket | Yes (price) | No (price) | Last trade probability |
|---|
Market Discussion
Traders in the market are expressing mixed sentiments on whether Bitcoin's price will reach various thresholds by April 29, 2026, at 4 PM EDT. Those betting "Yes" on higher price targets often provide brief, hopeful comments like "please" or "push push push lol", while "No" bets are typically short and may imply that time is running out for the price to rise significantly. There are no detailed arguments or a clear consensus, with comments mainly reflecting individual positions and immediate reactions to price movements.
4. What Is Bitcoin's Price Trajectory After the 2024 Halving?
| 2024 Halving Price | ~$63,000 [^] |
|---|---|
| 2024 Peak Timing Projection | April 2025 - October 2025 [^] |
| Bitcoin Price April 29, 2026 | ~$76,813 - $77,000 [^] |
Bitcoin halvings historically drive significant price surges and cycle peaks. Following the July 9, 2016 halving, when Bitcoin was approximately $650, its price surged over 3,000% to nearly $20,000 by December 2017, occurring about 525 days later. Similarly, the May 11, 2020 halving saw Bitcoin priced near $9,700, leading to a peak of roughly $69,000 by November 2021, a gain exceeding 600% after approximately 546 days [^]. These historical patterns indicate that Bitcoin's cycle peaks typically materialize between 17 and 18 months post-halving, accompanied by substantial percentage increases [^].
The 2024 halving anticipates similar price growth and peak timing. The latest Bitcoin halving occurred on April 19, 2024, with its price around $63,000 [^]. In alignment with previous trends, the peak for the current cycle is projected to fall between April 2025 and October 2025, within 12 to 18 months following the halving [^]. While specific percentage gains remain speculative, analysts expect considerable growth, with Bitcoin anticipated to surpass its previous all-time high of $73,798 [^]. Notably, by April 29, 2026, Bitcoin's price was observed between $76,813 and $77,000 [^], demonstrating a robust position within the 24-month post-halving period, whether consolidating or maintaining upward momentum.
5. What Are the Projected Net Inflows for Bitcoin ETFs?
| Cumulative Net Inflow (Inception - Q4 2025) | $35.5 billion [^] |
|---|---|
| Projected Net Inflow (2025) | $21.3 billion [^] |
| Derived Net Inflow (2024) | $14.2 billion [^] |
The cumulative net inflow into major US-based spot Bitcoin ETFs, including BlackRock's IBIT and Fidelity's FBTC, is projected to reach approximately $35.5 billion between their inception in January 2024 and the end of Q4 2025. This significant figure serves as a key indicator of sustained institutional demand within the Bitcoin market.
This projection combines distinct forecasts for 2024 and 2025 net inflows. Specifically, net inflows for 2025 are forecast at $21.3 billion, a figure reported by Blockchain.News, which cites a "final tally" from Farside Investors [^]. To estimate the 2024 contribution, an analysis utilizes a forecast from 21Shares predicting a 50% surge in Bitcoin ETF inflows for "this year" [^]. Assuming "this year" refers to 2025, the 2025 inflows of $21.3 billion thus represent a 50% increase over 2024. Consequently, 2024 net inflows are calculated to be approximately $14.2 billion ($21.3 billion divided by 1.5) [^]. The cumulative total of $35.5 billion is derived from combining these two annual figures.
6. What is the Federal Funds Rate After the March 2026 FOMC Meeting?
| Federal Funds Rate Target Range | 4.75% to 5.00% (March 2026 meeting) [^] |
|---|---|
| Decision Date | March 18, 2026 (FOMC meeting) [^] |
| Committee's Risk Assessment | Risks to employment and inflation goals moving into better balance (FOMC statement) [^] |
FOMC maintains federal funds rate target at 4.75 to 5 percent. As of its meeting concluded on March 18, 2026, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) decided to maintain the target range for the federal funds rate at 4.75 percent to 5 percent [^]. This decision reflects the Committee's ongoing assessment of the economic outlook and the appropriate stance of monetary policy [^].
The decision reflects balancing employment and inflation goals. The FOMC's statement indicated that the Committee judged the risks to achieving its employment and inflation goals were moving into better balance [^]. This steady rate influences the broader macroeconomic environment and the cost of capital for risk assets, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The impact arises from its effect on borrowing costs and overall investor sentiment [^].
7. How Was Bitcoin Classified by U.S. Regulators by Q1 2026?
| Bitcoin Classification | Digital commodity (March 2026 [^]) |
|---|---|
| Joint Ruling Date | March 17, 2026 [^] |
| Involved Regulators | SEC and CFTC [^] |
By Q1 2026, U.S. regulators definitively classified Bitcoin as a commodity. In March 2026, the U.S. regulatory framework, through coordinated efforts by the SEC and CFTC, formally designated Bitcoin as a 'digital commodity' [^]. This included a significant joint ruling issued on March 17, 2026 [^], alongside an interpretive release from the SEC [^] that clarified Bitcoin's status under federal securities laws [^]. Concurrently, the CFTC issued its relevant final rule, 2026-05635 [^]. These actions established a clear regulatory position on Bitcoin's nature, distinguishing it from a security [^].
The commodity classification profoundly impacts institutional engagement with Bitcoin. This definitive classification provides greater legal and regulatory certainty for traditional financial entities seeking to hold and trade Bitcoin [^], with the March 2026 ruling specifically addressing institutional access [^]. By categorizing Bitcoin as a commodity, its spot and derivatives markets fall primarily under CFTC oversight, avoiding the more stringent registration and disclosure requirements associated with securities law overseen by the SEC [^]. Additionally, the SEC's March 2026 clarifications indicated the potential for exemptive and safe harbor frameworks for certain crypto assets, aiming to foster innovation while maintaining investor protection [^]. This enhanced regulatory clarity is anticipated to streamline compliance and potentially increase institutional participation in the Bitcoin market.
8. Can Bitcoin Long-Term Holder Supply Be Predicted for 2026?
| LTH Definition | Addresses holding Bitcoin for over 155 days [^] |
|---|---|
| Current LTH Supply | 13.9 million BTC [^] |
| Current Circulating Supply | 19.7 million BTC [^] |
On-chain data platforms track Bitcoin supply held by Long-Term Holders. These holders are defined as addresses that have retained Bitcoin for over 155 days [^]. This metric is vital for assessing investor conviction and potential sell-side pressure, as these holders are generally less inclined to sell their assets [^]. However, available on-chain data sources, such as Glassnode, primarily offer real-time and historical figures, and do not provide explicit forecasts or predictions for specific future dates like January 2026 [^].
Long-Term Holders currently control approximately 70.5% of the Bitcoin supply. As of late June 2024, recent data indicates that the Long-Term Holder supply stands at roughly 13.9 million BTC [^]. The total Bitcoin circulating supply is approximately 19.7 million BTC [^]. While this percentage reflects the present level of investor conviction, predicting its exact value for January 2026 would involve speculative analysis, which goes beyond the scope of currently available factual on-chain data [^].
9. What Could Change the Odds
Key Catalysts
Catalyst analysis unavailable.
Key Dates & Catalysts
- Strike Date: April 29, 2026
- Expiration: May 06, 2026
- Closes: April 29, 2026
10. Decision-Flipping Events
- Trigger: Catalyst analysis unavailable.
12. Historical Resolutions
Historical Resolutions: 20 markets in this series
Outcomes: 0 resolved YES, 20 resolved NO
Recent resolutions:
- KXBTCD-26APR2915-T85799.99: NO (Apr 29, 2026)
- KXBTCD-26APR2915-T85699.99: NO (Apr 29, 2026)
- KXBTCD-26APR2915-T85599.99: NO (Apr 29, 2026)
- KXBTCD-26APR2915-T85499.99: NO (Apr 29, 2026)
- KXBTCD-26APR2915-T85399.99: NO (Apr 29, 2026)
Get Real-Time Research Updates
Sign up for early access to live reports, historical data, and AI-powered market insights delivered to your inbox.
