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The price of Bitcoin fell sharply from its recent highs as the 2026 Bitcoin conference opened in Las Vegas, underscoring the event risks now hanging in the market. Bitcoin fell from around $79,500 to the $77,500 area before settling at around $77,700, as traders adjusted their positions ahead of three days of policy, mining and infrastructure discussions.
The conference, which runs 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.
This volatility is also pushing some investors toward bitcoin-related infrastructure bets rather than immediate exposure. Among the projects that attracted attention is: Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER)which raised more than $32.5 million in pre-sales while developing its Bitcoin-focused layer 2 network.
Bitcoin Conference 2026 It started today and will run until April 29, bringing together top voices from across the Bitcoin industry. Markets have already responded in a familiar pre-event pattern: an advance toward $79,500 followed by a quick reversal, including a 1.44% decline within one hour this morning.
Bitcoin’s broader momentum remains building, analyst Michael van de Poppe said on On the downside, he identifies $73,500 as a key support level that the bulls need to hold to avoid a deeper pullback.
Some big momentum on $ Bitcoin Recently, however, there are some critical levels to consider:
– Breaking $79,000 = opening the gates towards the $86-89,000 area. If this second level also breaks = $100k happens. This will take time.
-If there is no clear breakout at $79,000, it will not be… pic.twitter.com/lWVUXdHZAP
— Michael van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL) April 26, 2026
Bitcoin Hyper is gaining attention with the creation of Bitcoin Layer 2 narrative
Against this backdrop, some buyers are taking turns in projects designed to address Bitcoin’s technical limitations. Bitcoin Hyper (HYPER) It positions itself as a second layer to Bitcoin, using the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM) to offer near-instant finality and low fees while remaining tied to Bitcoin via a core bridge and zero-knowledge proofs.
The stated goal is to allow users to connect BTC to the network, mint equivalent wrapped assets, and access trading, payments, 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 also recently began demonstrating the second business layer on X.
Bitcoin Hyper is entering its final phase with a fully integrated, live ecosystem now taking shape. 🔥
The wallet, explorer, dashboard, and bridge are designed across the network and work together in one seamless system. The focus was on speed, simplicity, and… pic.twitter.com/IsJrlCpSo7
— Bitcoin Hyper (@BTC_Hyper2) April 23, 2026
Bitcoin Hyper says it has now raised nearly $32.5 million in pre-sale. The current token price is $0.0136792, buyers can stake it immediately for 36% APY, and the total supply is set at 21 billion. The project says the allocations focus on development, rewards, marketing and listing.
With the Las Vegas event highlighting the next phase of Bitcoin development, Bitcoin Layer 2 projects will likely remain part of the discussion. For investors seeking exposure beyond spot Bitcoin, Bitcoin Hyper presents itself as a direct bet on Bitcoin’s native expansion.
Access to Bitcoin Hyper Presale and payment options
To participate, users can go to the admin Bitcoin Hyper website And connect a compatible Web3 wallet to purchase HYPER.
The sale can also be accessed through Best wallet The application is available on 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 offered APY rate of 36%. 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 it cable channel.
