Bitcoin price traded sharply lower from recent highs as the Bitcoin 2026 conference opened in Las Vegas, underscoring the event risk now hanging over the market. BTC slid from near $79,500 to the $77,500 area before stabilizing around $77,700, as traders adjusted positions ahead of three days of policy, mining and infrastructure discussions.
The conference, running through April 29 at The Venetian, is one of the largest Bitcoin-focused gatherings on the calendar. Panels are set to cover regulation, mining innovation, and Bitcoin’s expanding role in traditional finance, topics that often feed directly into short-term price action.
That volatility is also pushing some investors toward Bitcoin-linked infrastructure bets rather than pure spot exposure. Among the projects drawing attention is Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER), which has raised more than $32.5 million in its presale as it develops a Bitcoin-focused Layer 2 network.
The Bitcoin 2026 conference began today and will continue until April 29, bringing together senior voices from across the Bitcoin industry. Markets have already reacted with a familiar pre-event pattern: an advance toward $79,500 followed by a quick reversal, including a 1.44% decline within a single hour this morning.
Analyst Michaël van de Poppe said on X that Bitcoin’s broader momentum remains constructive, adding that a clean move above $79,000 could open the way toward the $86,000 to $89,000 range and potentially six figures beyond. On the downside, he identified $73,500 as a key support level that bulls need to hold to avoid a deeper pullback.
Some great momentum on $BTC lately, however there are some crucial levels to consider:
– Break $79K = opening the gates towards the $86-89K area. If that second level breaks too = $100k+ happening. This will take time.
– If there’s no clear breakout at $79K, it wouldn’t be… pic.twitter.com/lWVUXdHzAP
— Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 26, 2026
Bitcoin Hyper Gains Attention as Bitcoin Layer 2 Narrative Builds
Against that backdrop, some buyers are rotating into projects designed to address Bitcoin’s technical limitations. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) is positioning itself as a Layer 2 for Bitcoin, using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to deliver near-instant finality and low fees while remaining tied to Bitcoin via a canonical bridge and zero-knowledge proofs.
The stated aim is to let users bridge BTC to the network, mint equivalent wrapped assets, and access faster trading, payments, meme coin launches, and broader DeFi activity without leaving the Bitcoin ecosystem. The HYPER token is intended to support staking, governance, community rewards, and ecosystem incentives.
The project team has also recently started showing the working Layer 2 on X.
Bitcoin Hyper is entering its final stage with a live, fully integrated ecosystem now taking shape. 🔥
The wallet, explorer, staking dashboard, and cross-network bridge are all built and work together in one seamless system. The focus has been on speed, simplicity, and… pic.twitter.com/IsJrlCpSo7
— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) April 23, 2026
Bitcoin Hyper says it has now raised roughly $32.5 million in its presale. The current token price is $0.0136792, buyers can stake immediately for a 36% APY, and total supply is set at 21 billion. The project says allocations are focused on development, rewards, marketing, and listings.
With the Las Vegas event spotlighting the next phase of Bitcoin-related development, Bitcoin Layer 2 projects are likely to remain part of the discussion. For investors seeking exposure beyond spot BTC, Bitcoin Hyper is pitching itself as a direct bet on Bitcoin-native scaling.
Bitcoin Hyper Presale Access and Payment Options
To take part, users can go to the official Bitcoin Hyper website and connect a compatible Web3 wallet to purchase HYPER.
The sale is also accessible through the Best Wallet app, which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Purchases can be made using ETH, BNB, USDC, SOL, USDT, or a bank card, with no minimum required. Buyers can also choose to stake during confirmation to access the quoted 36% APY rate. At the current presale price of $0.0136792, the project says participants are buying ahead of future exchange listings.
For updates, users can follow the Bitcoin Hyper project on X and join its Telegram channel.
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