Russia Will Soon Ban Peer-to-Peer Bitcoin Trading, Central Bank Confirms

Crypto Insight Summary: Russians have until July 1, 2027 to buy and sell crypto directly with each other. After that, every trade runs through a broker or exchange approved by the Bank of Russia. Crypto Insight Analysis: Direction: Bearish BTC Impact: Minor Impact Horizon: Mid-term (1-8 weeks) Reasoning: Russia's P2P ban restricts BTC liquidity but impact is limited due to long transition period.