Crypto markets today, April 22 -- Bitcoin price jumped over the $78,400 level today, on 22 April, after United States President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran has been extended.

The cryptocurrency market rose alongside equities, indicating that overall market confidence has jumped. Bitcoin gained 3.6% to rise over $78,400 - its highest level in 11 weeks since 3 February, as per a Bloomberg report. Second largest token, Ethereum also gained 3.8%, it added.

Paul Howard, senior director at market maker Wincent told the publication that Bitcoin's near-term direction "remains highly dependent on developments in the macroeconomic and geopolitical landscape", adding that there is no other clear exte...