BTC on Fire: $96,600 in Sight, XRP Genius “Still Bullish”, DOGE Set for 34% Surge!

TL;DR

• Strategy CEO teases BTC purchases: CEO Phong Le hints at massive Bitcoin expansion via the STRC mechanism.
• Bitcoin Targets $96,600: Buoyed by corporate accumulation, BTC eyes a breakout above the Bollinger mid-band, with projections of a rally toward the $100,000 psychological barrier.
• XRP expert stays bullish: Trader DonAlt – who predicted the 700% XRP rally – remains “cautiously optimistic”, dismissing bearish noise as a “false breakdown” of local lows.
• Dogecoin price outlook: DOGE signals a 34% technical recovery to $0.132 (200-day MA) driven by retail accumulation, despite a total lack of ETF inflows.
• Crypto market outlook: BlackRock’s IBIT adds 521 BTC, dominating the $11.8M net daily inflow as the market braces for a $10 billion options expiry on April 24.

Farewell to cycle theory: DonAlt buys Bitcoin while everyone waits for a crash

DonAlt, a trader known for accurately predicting a 700% price increase for XRP in 2024-2025, recently offered a reassuring outlook. While many on social media are pessimistic, DonAlt encourages experienced traders to focus on the underlying technical patterns rather than getting caught up in negative opinions.

Looking at the Bitcoin chart, I believe the current structure is actually quite strong, potentially stronger than many realize. I don’t see any immediate cause for concern from a price perspective; Bitcoin is continuing to defend important support levels that were established earlier this year.

The trader understands it’s tempting to explain price drops by pointing to global problems, but believes that unless the situation is truly catastrophic, the price shouldn’t fall much below the $60,000 level seen in February.

The recent dip below a previous low appears to be a temporary move. The trader notes the price quickly bounced back up after briefly falling, which often signals a potential price increase. The next significant price levels to watch for resistance are between $90,000 and $100,000.

DonAlt disagrees with the popular idea, championed by analysts like Benjamin Cowen, that Bitcoin follows a predictable four-year cycle. He believes trying to fit the market into these strict timelines hinders clear and unbiased evaluation.

A leading market analyst who has correctly predicted past trends is currently optimistic, but cautious. The market seems to have moved past extreme reactions, and if Bitcoin stays above $60,000, a positive outlook is still the most likely scenario, even though many people are doubtful.

Strategy hints at increasing Bitcoin exposure via STRC, while BTC targets $96,600

Despite DonAlt expressing cautious hope, Strategy is continuing to actively manage its funds. CEO Phong Le also shared a promising update with investors, hinting at positive results for STRC and Bitcoin.

The company significantly increased its Bitcoin holdings in April using a method called STRC (Stretch shares). Data from strc.live and company reports between April 6th and 17th show they acquired around $2 billion worth of Bitcoin, totaling 26,377 BTC. As a result, the company now holds over 815,000 BTC, solidifying its position as the largest publicly traded holder of Bitcoin.

The current market strategy and analyst Phong Le’s positive view are backed up by technical analysis. Bitcoin is currently trading around $78,300, and experts suggest it’s building a base for a potential rise to $96,600. This expectation is based on a recent breakout above key levels on its weekly price chart.

The company believes its current plan is safe, even if Bitcoin’s price drops, as long as it stays above $8,000 for the foreseeable future. A significant and lasting drop below that level is considered improbable.

If Bitcoin reaches a price of around $100,000, the company would not only prevent any financial losses but could also see profits worth more than the total value of many large companies listed on the S&P 500. Their Bitcoin holdings could then be worth approximately $78.73 billion.

Dogecoin signals a potential 34% technical move despite ETF stagnation

Bitcoin’s continued growth is also sparking movement in other cryptocurrencies, known as altcoins. Dogecoin, in particular, appears to be setting up for a potential price increase after a period of stability. While large investments aren’t currently driving this, Dogecoin is still expected to rise based on natural market activity and its past performance.

DOGE is showing a positive sign – a “golden cross” on its price chart, which hasn’t happened in a while. This suggests the recent price drop that started in late 2025 may be over. Now, the price seems likely to be drawn towards the 200-day moving average, which is around $0.132. That means DOGE would need to increase by about 34% from its current price of around $0.098 to reach that level.

Based on my research, this price increase isn’t happening in isolation. We’re seeing similar trends across the market, and historically, Bitcoin often drives the initial gains for major altcoins, especially after the spring holidays. It seems like we’re observing that pattern again.

As an analyst, I’m seeing an interesting situation with Dogecoin ETFs. Despite the potential for price increases, fund investment seems surprisingly low. The latest data, from April 14th, shows only $187,310 flowed into these ETFs, which is quite minimal given the potential upside we’re observing.

Currently, all Dogecoin ETFs combined hold just $10.93 million worth of the asset, which is only 0.08% of its total market value. Grayscale’s GDOG is the largest fund in this sector, holding $6.89 million.

Even though trading volume for Dogecoin ETFs has been low, data from the blockchain suggests people are getting ready to buy. The number of active Dogecoin addresses went up 28% in the last week, and large investors have recently bought around 330 million DOGE.

If the asset’s price rises above $0.10, it could climb to $0.132. Recent market activity shows that these types of digital assets, often called ‘memes,’ don’t necessarily need investment from large firms to increase in value—strong technical indicators and belief from individual investors can be enough. That said, increased investment into exchange-traded funds (ETFs) could speed up this potential 34% price increase.

Crypto market outlook: BlackRock, Bitcoin, and bullish breakout

As of April 22, 2026, the market is showing strong upward momentum. Bitcoin has broken out of a long period of stability and is currently trading around $78,000, boosted by increased buying from companies and a decrease in global tensions.

Key checkpoints: 

• Bitcoin trades at $78,304 (+2.2% over 24 hours). A break above $77,000 triggered a cascade of short liquidations, opening the path toward the psychological $80,000 level.
• Institutional flows: net inflows into crypto ETFs on April 21 totaled $11.84 million. BlackRock (IBIT) dominated with an additional purchase of 521.38 BTC worth $39.34 million, while most other funds recorded outflows.
• April 24: expiration of $10 billion in BTC and ETH options.
• April 28-29: FOMC meeting and Federal Reserve decision on interest rates. The rate is expected to remain at 3.50–3.75%.
• Markets will monitor Jerome Powell’s tone closely. Any dovish signal could trigger a move toward $85,000–$90,000 by the end of April.

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2026-04-22 16:26