Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire as Bitcoin Surges Above $78K; Jack Yi Warns of Bear Market Rally

Gate News message, April 22 — Bitcoin surged above $78,000 this morning following Trump’s extension of a temporary ceasefire between the US and Iran. The ceasefire, mediated by Pakistan, was extended just before the original two-week agreement was set to expire.

As BTC approaches $80,000, Jack Yi, founder of LD Capital, cautioned that the current rally exhibits characteristics of a typical bear market recovery. Yi noted that aggressive buying strategies may be effective short-term but carry medium-term risks, particularly in the event of a macroeconomic financial crisis. He emphasized that while bear markets present genuine opportunities, buying during bull hype typically results in losses.

Analysis firm QCP Capital echoed similar concerns, stating that Bitcoin’s recovery is driven more by risk reduction than by fundamental improvement. Options market data reflects a downward trend among investors, with only a slight upward slope in maturity structure. Analysts noted that future rallies would likely depend on oil price movements and clearer signals from the Federal Reserve; without such catalysts, the market may remain in wait-and-see mode.