Quantum Computing
Jefferies’ Greed & Fear strategist Christopher Wood cut a 10% Bitcoin allocation and shifted the funds into gold, citing quantum-related risks to BTC’s cryptography, Bloomberg reports. The move underscores institutional caution even as the timeline for practical quantum threats remains uncertain.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the protocol should be built to operate for decades without constant upgrades and must be resilient against future quantum computers. He urged early integration of quantum-resistant cryptography to avoid disruptive emergency fixes.
Coinbase’s head of global investment research warned that quantum computing could seriously threaten Bitcoin’s cryptographic security. The alert raises pressure on exchanges, custodians and wallet developers to accelerate post-quantum planning.
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio told CNBC that future quantum computing advances could break Bitcoin by undermining its cryptographic foundations. His comments have renewed debate over timelines and the need for quantum-resistant upgrades.
Ledger CTO Charles Guillemet says quantum computers are unlikely to break Bitcoin’s current security in the near term, though vigilance and migration strategies remain necessary.
Bitcoin analyst Willy Woo published a 'Quantum Safe' guide urging holders to migrate to SegWit wallets to reduce exposure to potential quantum computing attacks. The guide explains practical migration steps and highlights why SegWit is a simple, effective near-term defense for BTC holders.
Anatoly Yakovenko, co-founder of Solana, warns at All-In Summit 2025 that Bitcoin's current cryptography may be vulnerable to quantum computers by 2030, urging a hard fork to quantum-resistant signatures. However, experts like Adam Back and Peter Todd remain skeptical about the immediacy of this risk.