Bitcoin surged in April, but weak buyer demand makes the rally vulnerable

Bitcoin surged in April, but its run could be on shaky ground, according to crypto data provider CryptoQuant. The flagship crypto coin gained 12.7% for the month, registering back-to-back monthly gains and its best month since April 2025. It eked out a nearly 2% gain in March, following five consecutive down months. Ether gained 8% in the same period, also its second up month in a row and best month since August. …