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Bitcoin Ended April With Biggest Monthly Gains in a Year: What’s Next?
TL;DR
Bitcoin experienced its largest monthly gains in a year during April, marking a significant recovery from previous months. The future performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum remains uncertain as traders consider historical trends.
Key points
- Bitcoin had its best month in a year in April 2023
- April marked the first double-digit price surge for Bitcoin in almost a year
- Ethereum also ended the month positively
- Concerns exist about maintaining gains amid historical trading patterns
The highly negative trading period for bitcoin, which lasted several consecutive months, ended in March and improved significantly in April as the asset posted its first double-digit price surge in almost a year.
With Ethereum also ending the month well in the green, the question is now whether the leading digital assets can maintain their run, or the old saying ‘sell in May and go away’ will come to fruition again.
BTC’s Best Month in a Year
Although 2025 was considered a bullish year, with the US regulatory landscape improving and BTC reaching a few all-time highs, including over $126,000 in early October, the cryptocurrency actually had only two months with double-digit price increases: April and May.
The last three months of the year were deep in the red (as were February, March, and August), and the first two of 2026 extended those losses. In fact, January and February 2026 ended with declines of 10.17% and 14.94%, respectively, which only intensified the bearish market structure.
The updated figures for March showed that the streak broke with a minor increase, even though this actually depends on the different time zones. However, since we are taking the data from CoinGlass, we can safely say that March was a green month, with a 1.81% increase.
The first meaningful recovery after the five-month slumber, though, came in April, as BTC surged 11.87%. This was its best month since April, when it added over 14% in value. The 2026 performance solidified April as one of bitcoin’s strongest months, with an average gain of 13% since 2013. It trails only October (19.92%) and November (41.12%).
Bitcoin Monthly Returns. Source: CoinGlass
Historically speaking, May has also been a positive month for BTC, with an average increase of 7.66%. The past two brought double-digit gains, but the previous three were deep in the red – especially May 2021, when bitcoin plunged by over 35%, which is the asset’s worst month since November 2018.
ETH in the Green, Too
Q&A
What were Bitcoin's price gains in April 2023?
Bitcoin posted its first double-digit price surge in almost a year during April 2023.
How did Ethereum perform in April 2023?
Ethereum also ended April 2023 with significant gains, contributing to the positive trend in leading digital assets.
What does 'sell in May and go away' mean for Bitcoin's future?
'Sell in May and go away' refers to a historical trading strategy suggesting that investors should sell their holdings in May, which raises concerns about whether Bitcoin can maintain its gains.
