Bitcoin in April: seasonality and history
Since 2011, Bitcoin has risen in April in 69% of years (11 of 16), with an average return of +32.24% and a median of +9.70%. That makes April its #2 month of 12.
Average+32.24%
Years up69%
Best year2011 · +346.08%
Worst year2022 · −17.18%
The seasonal path through April
Cumulative sum of each day's average return through April, all years since 2011.
| Strongest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12 | +3.61% | 56% |
| Apr 23 | +2.96% | 62% |
| Apr 29 | +2.51% | 50% |
| Weakest days | Avg | Up |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 10 | −2.93% | 44% |
| Apr 11 | −1.73% | 69% |
| Apr 25 | −1.73% | 56% |
Seasonal trend windows touching April
- ▲ Bullish Apr 12 – Jun 8 · 58 days · seasonal Σ +45.94%
April in recent years
| Year | Bitcoin in April |
|---|---|
| 2026 | +11.83% |
| 2025 | +14.12% |
| 2024 | −15.00% |
| 2023 | +2.78% |
| 2022 | −17.18% |
| 2021 | −1.98% |
| 2020 | +34.48% |
| 2019 | +30.33% |
| 2018 | +32.51% |
| 2017 | +25.76% |
Questions
Is April a good month for Bitcoin?
On average, yes: +32.24% since 2011, rising in 69% of years. But the range is wide, from −17.18% in 2022 to +346.08% in 2011, so an average is a tendency, not a forecast.
What are the strongest days in April?
Apr 12 (+3.61%, up 56% of years), Apr 23 (+2.96%, up 62% of years), Apr 29 (+2.51%, up 50% of years).