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 a historic high for the index. The benchmark index has gained 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 US stocks. The index continued to rise after the bullish breakout highlighted by Bybit Learn on April 6, continuing its streak of record highs.
This rise 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, rose to record levels, according to analysis by Bybit Learn.
Leading technology-driven indicators have also evolved. The Nasdaq 100 posted strong gains in April and the year so far, with expectations pointing to the potential for further rise over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, the Taiwanese stock market also saw strong gains in April and year-to-date, underscoring a recovery in parts of Asian markets.
Aside from the indices, individual stocks recorded significant gains. Some growth-oriented stocks posted big gains in recent sessions. Several large-cap US companies, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, LAM Research, Marvell Technology and Dell Technologies, also approached or reached their recent highs, reflecting broad strength across sectors.
Han Tan, chief market analyst at Bybit, said:
“The rise in global stocks highlights continued investor optimism that a potential de-escalation between the US and Iran may be within reach. However, it remains to be seen whether market sentiment will match geopolitical realities.”
The wave of record highs across major indices and individual stocks underscores a period of heightened risk-on activity across global financial markets, with both traditional and digital asset ecosystems reflecting similar fundamental sentiments.
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