Bitcoin's recovery attempt has stalled, with sellers firmly rejecting price advances at the critical $80K–$82K zone, which also aligns with the descending 200-day moving average.
On the 4-hour chart, a classic breakdown-and-retest of a key trendline confirms bearish momentum. Meanwhile, the Coinbase Premium Gap has turned negative, signalling fading demand from US institutional investors.
If selling pressure continues, Bitcoin faces a likely slide toward $75K–$76K, with a deeper correction potentially exposing the $70K–$71K support zone.
Until BTC reclaims $80K convincingly, the short-term outlook remains bearish.