Cryptocurrency2 Apr 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Here’s why bitcoin’s drop below $68,000 raises the risk of a crash under $60,000

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump. Bitcoin has slipped about 2% to $67,000 amid re…

The negative gamma zone below $68,000 can trigger a self-reinforcing sell-off, leading to an ever larger slump. Bitcoin has slipped about 2% to $67,000 amid renewed geopolitical tensions, but options positioning suggests the market’s structure is unusually fragile. Heavy demand for downside protection in Deribit-listed put options between $68,000 and the mid-$50,000s has created a “negative gamma” zone that can force dealers to sell more bitcoin as prices fall. A sustained break below $68,000 c…

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