Markets are heading into the final stretch of April with a dense lineup of macroeconomic events, highlighted by interest-rate decisions from four major central banks — the Bank of Japan, U.S. Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England.
These policy announcements come alongside key U.S. data releases, including first-quarter GDP and March PCE inflation, both closely watched for signals on the Fed’s policy trajectory. At the same time, earnings season remains a focal point, with results from Visa, Mastercard, Robinhood, and several large-cap technology firms expected to influence broader market sentiment.
Markus Levin, co-founder of XYO, said bitcoin (BTC), trading around $76,700, enters the week with solid momentum near the $78,000 level. While the Federal Reserve is widely expected to keep rates on hold, he noted that persistent inflation could reinforce a hawkish tone, increasing the likelihood of a short-term pullback toward the $72,000–$74,000 range.
Levin also emphasized the importance of big tech earnings, given their outsized role in driving equity markets and shaping risk appetite. In addition, geopolitical developments — particularly surrounding U.S.–Iran talks — could further influence sentiment through their impact on oil prices and the U.S. dollar.
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