A confluence of factors makes $60,000 as key level to watch out in the near term, Deribit explained.

Open interest has risen to 773,000 BTC, one of the highest readings on record, while funding rates remain elevated despite weak spot demand and growing market fear.

Markets now imply a 66% chance bitcoin falls below $55,000 and a coin-flip chance of sub-$50,000 prices before year-end.

Bitcoin crashes below $63,000 amid market volatility. Bitcoin reaching $71K by June 3 at 0.1% YES.