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Michael Saylor’s $2.5B Bitcoin buy boosts confidence in $62K floor by April 17

By Estefano Gomez · Published April 20, 2026 · 1 min read · Source: Crypto Briefing
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Michael Saylor’s $2.54 billion Bitcoin purchase has pushed the probability of Bitcoin staying above $62,000 on April 17 to 100% on Polymarket, while expectations for prices reaching $78,000-$80,000 by mid-April have also risen.

Market reaction

Saylor’s acquisition has moved the odds of Bitcoin remaining above $62,000 on April 17 to 100% YES. Markets predicting Bitcoin’s price between $78,000 and $80,000 on April 15 also sit at 100% YES. Current trading volume is at $0, but the term structure shows consistent bullish positioning across contracts.

Why it matters

Saylor’s $2.54 billion buy is one of the larger single institutional acquisitions in recent months. It came after recent crypto liquidation events, which makes the size of the purchase notable. The 100% odds on the $62,000 floor for April 17 suggest traders see almost no downside risk to that level in the near term, and the probability of Bitcoin dipping to $60,000 in April has dropped.

What to watch

Buying YES shares in the April markets could pay $1 per share on contracts currently priced at a few cents, if Bitcoin holds above $62,000 on April 17. Watch for further large-scale purchases by institutional buyers like BlackRock or Fidelity, regulatory developments, or geopolitical shifts that could change the current pricing.

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