Bybit Report: Global Stocks Reach Record Highs as S&P 500 Surpasses 7,000 Milestone
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Press Releases are sponsored content and not a part of Finbold’s editorial content. For a full disclaimer, please . Crypto assets/products can be highly risky. Never invest unless you’re prepared to lose all the money you invest. DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, April 17th, 2026, Chainwire Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, reported that global stock markets have reached new record highs, led by a historic breakout in the S&P 500 and supported by synchronized gains across 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 US benchmark stock index has continued to push higher following the upside breakout that Bybit Learn highlighted since April 6th, 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 a record level near 1,064, according to Bybit Learn’s analysis. Major technology-driven indices have also advanced. The Nasdaq 100 has risen 10.9% in April and 4.3% year to date, with projections indicating potential further upside over the next 12 months. Meanwhile, the Taiwan RIC Index has surged 18.1% in April and 28.3% year to date, underscoring a strong rebound even in certain Asian equity markets. Taiwan’s stock market, valued at roughly $4.14 trillion, has overtaken the United Kingdom to become the world’s seventh-largest. Beyond indices, individual equities have recorded significant gains. Shares of Bloom Energy have risen sharply, up 55% in April…
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