April 17, 2026 – DUBAI, United Arab Emirates
The S&P 500 closed above 7,000 for the first time on April 15, a major psychological milestone and an all-time high for the index. The benchmark has posted gains of about 7.8% month-to-date in April and about 2.9% year-to-date in 2026 (before the market opens on Friday, April 17), reflecting continued momentum in U.S. stocks. The index has continued to rise after an upward 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 from developed and emerging markets, has risen to record levels, according to Bybit Learn analysis.
The major technology-driven indices have also advanced. The Nasdaq 100 has posted strong gains in April and year to date, with projections pointing to further upside potential over the next twelve months. Meanwhile, Taiwan’s stock market has also posted strong gains in April and this year, underscoring a recovery in parts of Asian markets.
In addition to the indices, individual stocks have posted significant gains. Certain growth-oriented stocks have posted outsized gains in recent sessions. Several major US companies, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, Lam Research, Marvell Technology and Dell Technologies, have also approached or reached recent highs, reflecting broad strength across sectors.
Bybit Chief Market Analyst Han Tan said:
“The rise in global stock prices underlines continued investor optimism that a potential de-escalation between the US and Iran is within reach. However, it remains to be seen whether market sentiment will align with geopolitical reality.”
The tide of record highs in major indices and individual stocks underlines a period of heightened risk activity in global financial markets, with both traditional and digital asset ecosystems reflecting similar underlying sentiment.
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