The quantum computing risks for Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies have become one of the most debated topics recently, with statements from prominent figures in the sector continuing to emerge. Finally, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong made important statements on the subject. Brian Armstrong, CEO of Coinbase, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, called for a
Key takeaways $BTC is down 2%, erasing the recovery earlier this week, US-listed spot ETF recorded an outflow of $173.73 million on Wednesday, breaking its two days of inflow this week. Bitcoin faces continued losses amid weaker institutional demand Bitcoin ($BTC) prices continued to decline on Thursday, trading below $67,000, almost completely erasing the recovery
Bitcoin ($BTC) price slipped below $67,000 on April 2, falling roughly 2.8% in 24 hours and extending a year-to-date decline that now sits near 23%. The drop aligns with a pattern forming across on-chain data, chart structure, and derivatives positioning. One cohort of buyers has been steadily exiting since January, and the technical picture now
Bitcoin markets have entered a critical phase as bitcoin whale activity shows a clear shift toward selling. Data reveals that large holders with 1,000 to 10,000 $BTC have moved into net selling territory. This change follows a strong accumulation phase throughout 2024. During 2024, whales accumulated more than 200,000 $BTC. That accumulation helped stabilize prices
Bitcoin closed Q1 2026 with its weakest start to a year in nearly a decade, posting a sharp double-digit loss. The decline marks Bitcoin’s worst first-quarter performance since 2018 and raises fresh concerns about the cryptocurrency’s near-term outlook. Key Points Bitcoin closed Q1 2026 with a 22% loss, marking its weakest start to a year
Doubts are mounting around the role of Bitcoin as a dependable store of value, with CNBC crypto trader Ran Neuner publicly challenging the narrative. His remarks highlight broader market uncertainty about how the asset should be understood and presented to investors. Key Points Ran Neuner questions Bitcoin’s reliability as a long-term store of value, citing
Metaplanet (3350) acquired 5,075 $BTC for approximately $398 million during the first quarter of 2026, pushing its total holdings to 40,177 $BTC and vaulting past MARA Holdings in the global bitcoin treasury rankings. The Tokyo-listed firm now sits behind only Strategy (MSTR) and Twenty One Capital (XXI) among publicly traded companies by bitcoin held on
Bitcoin ($BTC) holders are reducing exposure even as the asset recovers from a five-month losing streak. Lookonchain reported that Riot Platforms, one of the largest US-based Bitcoin miners, sold 500 $BTC worth approximately $34 million. In a separate post, the on-chain tracker flagged that Bitcoin treasury firm Empery Digital transferred its remaining 1,795 $BTC to
Global markets expected good news on Iran war de-escalation and oil supply resumption from US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation. However, the speech rattled investors across crypto and equities, causing Bitcoin price to fall to $66K and erasing more than 550 billion from US stock futures.
A Blockstream researcher, Jonas Nick, has proposed a new quantum-resistant signature scheme designed for Bitcoin. The proposal aims to support secure multi-device signing while keeping signature sizes smaller than current post-quantum standards. SHRIMPS Introduces Multi-Device Quantum Signatures In a recent tweet post, Jonas Nick introduced SHRIMPS, describing it as a hash-based construction. It allows multiple