Bitcoin and ethereum moved higher after President Trump said the U.S. would be finished with the Iran war within two to three weeks, with Bitcoin rising above $68,590 by 7:42 a.m. ET and gaining support from stronger ETF demand at the end of March. Bitcoin has kicked off the second quarter of 2026 with a decisive breakout, climbing above the $68,000 level to erase lingering doubts about the cryptocurrency's near-term trajectory, trading at approximately $68,510 as of April 1, 2026. This rally marks a significant psychological victory for bulls who have been battling to establish sustainable momentum above the $70,000 benchmark. The consensus among institutional analysts ranges from $145,000 to $180,000 by year-end 2026, with analysts predicting Bitcoin could rise by 5% to 7% in April 2026, potentially reaching $72,000 by April 10 if the cryptocurrency can sustain daily closes above the $67,500 support zone.