Bitcoin (BTC) is getting some breathing room again. After President Trump extended the U.S. ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday evening, markets reacted positively to the reduced risk of a near-term escalation. For beginners, that matters because when global tensions cool, investors are often more willing to buy assets like Bitcoin rather than rush into safer positions.
So far, that shift is showing up in the price. Bitcoin has climbed 2.5% over the past 24 hours and is trading at roughly $78,100. A move above $80,000 now looks within reach, and some analysts still see a path toward $100,000 or more if the broader recovery continues.
That rebound is also drawing attention to projects trying to make Bitcoin more practical to use day to day. One of them is Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), which is preparing to launch next quarter as a high-speed Bitcoin Layer 2. The project has already raised more than $32.47 million in its presale by pitching a simple idea: keep Bitcoin’s security, but make it faster and cheaper to use.
The new U.S.–Iran ceasefire extension arrived just before the original two-week pause was due to expire. President Trump said Iran’s government was “seriously fractured” and had not produced a unified proposal to end hostilities with the U.S. and Israel. He kept the U.S. naval blockade in place and told the military to remain ready, but stopped short of further escalation. Iranian state media described the move as a delay tactic, yet markets still treated the news as a relief signal.
That calmer backdrop helped stabilize both equities and crypto. For Bitcoin, which can be sensitive to sharp macro shocks, the news reduced one immediate source of pressure and gave buyers room to step back in.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe had already pointed to a bullish historical pattern on April 20, noting on X that Bitcoin has often made a new all-time high within 12 months after corrections like the one seen between October and February. In previous similar periods, Bitcoin traded 30% to 60% above its recent low within three to six months. In his view, that would put $100,000 in play during Q3 2026.
Statistically, after such a correction of #Bitcoin, a new ATH is made within 12 months.
Within 3-6 months, on every occassion of such an outlier, Bitcoin was trading 30-60% higher than the low.
That would put $100K on the map in Q3 of 2026.
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 20, 2026
Bitcoin Hyper’s pitch: make Bitcoin work more like a modern app network
If you are new to crypto, the appeal of a Bitcoin Layer 2 is pretty straightforward. Bitcoin is widely seen as secure and valuable, but it is not always the easiest network for fast, low-cost activity. That can make things like payments, trading, staking, and app usage feel more limited than on newer chains.
Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is trying to solve that problem. It is being built as a dedicated Bitcoin Layer 2 using the Solana Virtual Machine, with the goal of offering near-instant transactions and very low fees while still tying back to Bitcoin through trust-minimized bridges and periodic settlement on the main chain.
In simple terms, the project aims to give users a faster way to use Bitcoin without fully sacrificing the security foundation that makes BTC attractive in the first place. If it works as planned, users would be able to stake BTC, trade on decentralized exchanges, launch dApps, and make payments more easily than they can on Bitcoin’s base layer alone.
Reading about Bitcoin 🤔📖
Thinking about speed, apps, and execution. 🔥⚡️https://t.co/VNG0P4GuDo pic.twitter.com/DzhQ1DKCmL
— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) April 21, 2026
What HYPER does inside the ecosystem
The HYPER token is central to the network. It is used for staking rewards, governance, and network fees. The project says it has a fixed total supply of 21 billion tokens, with allocations set aside for development, treasury, marketing, rewards, and listings. It also highlights the absence of insider allocations, which is often an important point for early buyers evaluating token launches.
Staking is available directly during the presale, with an APY of around 36%.
Interest has been strong so far. The presale has now raised over $32.47 million, with the token priced at $0.0136789. With the mainnet still scheduled for Q3, supporters are betting that the project could benefit from both early-stage token pricing and growing demand for Bitcoin-focused infrastructure if BTC continues to recover.
How beginners can join the Bitcoin Hyper presale
For anyone curious but unsure where to start, the process is relatively simple. Go to the official Bitcoin Hyper website, connect a supported wallet such as Best Wallet or MetaMask, and buy HYPER using ETH, USDT, BNB, SOL, or another supported cryptocurrency. The project also allows purchases by bank card, which may be easier for newcomers.
Best Wallet is positioned as a beginner-friendly option, especially on mobile. Users can download it from the Apple App Store or Google Play and access the presale through the Upcoming Tokens section. Buyers who choose to stake immediately can begin earning the current 36% APY right away.
The presale price remains $0.0136789, though the next increase is due later today.
For ongoing updates, follow Bitcoin Hyper on X and join the team’s Telegram group.
Explore Bitcoin Hyper’s presale details here.
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