April 17th, 2026 – DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
class=”ql-align-justify”>Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reported that global stock markets have reached new record highs, led by a historic breakout in the S&P 500 and supported by synchronized gains across risk assets.
The S&P 500 closed above the 7,000 mark for the first time on April 15, a key psychological milestone and a historic high for the index. The benchmark has posted gains of approximately 7.8% month to date in April and about 2.9% year to date in 2026 (prior to market open on Friday, April 17), reflecting continued momentum in U.S. equities. The US benchmark stock index has continued to push higher following the upside breakout that Bybit Learn highlighted since April 6th, extending its streak of record highs.
The rally is part of a broader global trend. The MSCI All
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