According to @simplykashif, Michael Saylor released a new video explaining the quantum computer threat to Bitcoin, spotlighting BTC security as a trading consideration. Source: X post by @simplykashif on Dec 20, 2025. Bitcoin transactions use ECDSA over secp256k1, which is theoretically vulnerable to sufficiently powerful quantum computers via Shor's algorithm, making the topic directly relevant to market risk assessment. Source: NIST Post-Quantum Cryptography project; Bitcoin.org Developer Guide. As of October 2024, Bitcoin had not adopted post-quantum signature standards such as CRYSTALS-Dilithium, so traders evaluating the video should note that any mitigation would require protocol-level changes not yet implemented. Source: NIST PQC standardization announcements; Bitcoin Core release notes (through Oct 2024).

According to BitMEX Research, activating OP_CAT and a softfork to disable Taproot key path spend could enable users to move Bitcoin funds into quantum-safe output types. This development, discussed on May 30, 2025, provides traders with enhanced security options against potential quantum computing threats, potentially influencing long-term Bitcoin holding strategies and impacting broader crypto market sentiment as security upgrades become a focal point (Source: BitMEX Research, Twitter).

According to @deanmlittle, Solana has demonstrated quantum resistance, while both Bitcoin and gold lack this critical security feature (source: Twitter, May 28, 2025). For traders, Solana’s adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography provides a significant security advantage against future quantum computing threats, which could impact the long-term viability of major digital assets. This technological edge may influence portfolio allocations and risk assessments, particularly as quantum computing advances become more relevant to cryptocurrency markets.