Losing the critical $60,000 support level could trigger cascading liquidations and significant blow-ups of corporate treasuries holding bitcoin and ethereum, severely impacting the current crypto cycle.
Vinny lingham is a recognized figure in the vc space, but predictions of 'catastrophic' events carry inherent uncertainty. the analysis is based on potential market reactions rather than concrete on-chain data.
The article explicitly warns of dire consequences and cascading liquidations if bitcoin falls below $60,000, suggesting a strong bearish short-term outlook if this level is breached.
The immediate concern is the defense of the $60,000 level, with potential cascading liquidations and treasury blow-ups occurring in the short term if this support fails.
Cover image via U.Today Read U.TODAY on Google News Critical levels Cascading liquidations Advertisement Vinny Lingham has issued a stark warning to the crypto market: holding the $60,000 line is no longer just about short-term price action—it is about the survival of the current cycle. With Bitcoin trading down 4.4% at $64,498 on Monday, Lingham took to X (formerly Twitter) to outline a potential "2022-type blow up" if the asset fails to defend its most critical support level. Critical levels According to Lingham, the market is currently balancing on a razor's edge. HOT Stories Prominent VC Names Dire Consequences of BTC Losing $60K Michael Saylor Teases New Bitcoin Buy, XRP Ledger Transactions Jump 40%, Shiba Inu Price Hits $3.6 Billion Market Cap Wall — U.Today Crypto Digest He identifies the immediate danger zone at $64,000. If Bitcoin loses this level, Lingham predicts the price will "retest $60k very quickly," though he noted there would still be hope for a stabilization bounce in that scenario. Advertisement However, the stakes change dramatically at $60,000. Lingham calls this the "most critical support level of this cycle." If Bitcoin hits $60,000 and executes a sharp, V-shaped bounce, it would form a "double bottom," establishing a massive foundation of strong support for a future rally. If the $60,000 floor gives way, Lingham warns that the consequences will be catastrophic. Advertisement Cascading liquidations Lingham did not mince words regarding the fallout of a sub-$60K Bitcoin. "If we lose $60k, violent cascading liquidations ensue, and you can kiss any recovery goodbye, at least until the next halving approaches," he wrote. The threat to DATs Perhaps most alarmingly, Lingham predicts that breaking $60,000 would trigger systemic failures among corporate holders of crypto. "You’ll probably see a bunch of treasury companies for both BTC and ETH blow up," Lingham warned. #Bitcoin Price Prediction