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Bitcoin continues to navigate a fragile corrective phase, as traders weigh weakening momentum against key technical levels. Price action on the daily chart shows a market struggling to reclaim strength after a sharp decline.

Russia has extended its cryptocurrency mining crackdown, imposing a full year-round ban on Bitcoin mining across large parts of the Republic of Buryatia and Zabaykalsky Krai. The restrictions came into force on April 1 and will remain in place until March 15, 2031.

Bitcoin (BTC) has recorded its worst Q1 performance in 8 years, closing Q1 2026 down 23.21%. Q2 historically drives bullish rebounds after weak quarters. Regulatory progress, rising institutional adoption, and strong liquidity support now position Bitcoin for a potentially powerful rebound.

Bitcoin has been facing a tough battle below the $100,000 level. After reaching a peak of above $126,000 in late 2025, the asset has pulled back by nearly 50% and is now trading around the $68,000 range.

New computing research is raising concerns about Bitcoin’s long-term security. Updated estimates suggest encryption used by Bitcoin may require fewer resources to break, while analysts say the potential timeline for quantum threats could arrive sooner than previously expected.

CryptoQuant analysts are seeing early signs of Bitcoin capitulation, with long-term holders starting to sell at a loss. At the same time, nearly 92% of short-term holders are trading at a loss, a level that has often appeared near market bottoms and possible accumulation zones.