DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Apr.17, 2026 — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has published analysis examining recent record highs across global equity markets, led by a historic breakout in the S&P 500 and supported by gains across major 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 index has continued to push higher following an upside breakout highlighted by Bybit Learn on April 6, extending its streak of record highs.
The rally is part of a broader global trend. The MSCI All Country World Index, which tracks more than 2,500 stocks across developed and emerging markets, has climbed to record levels, according to Bybit Learn’s analysis.
Major technology-driven indices have also advanced. The Nasdaq 100 has posted strong gains in April and year to date, with projections indicating potential further upside over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s equity market has also seen strong gains in April and year to date, underscoring a rebound in parts of Asian markets.
Beyond indices, individual equities have recorded significant gains. Select growth-oriented stocks have posted outsized gains in recent sessions. Several large-cap U.S. companies, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Lam Research, Marvell Technology and Dell Technologies, have also approached or reached recent highs, reflecting broad-based strength across sectors.
Han Tan, Bybit Chief Market Analyst, said: “The surge in global equities highlights sustained investor optimism that a potential US-Iran de-escalation may be within reach. However, it remains to be seen whether market sentiment will align with geopolitical realities.”
The tide of record highs across major indices and individual equities underscores a period of heightened risk-on activity across global financial markets, with both traditional and digital asset ecosystems reflecting similar underlying sentiment.
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