Strategy to Launch Bitcoin Security Program for Quantum Risks

On Thursday, Strategy’s Executive Chairman Michael Saylor announced that the company will establish a formal Bitcoin (BTC) security program to proactively address any long-term risks to the cryptocurrency posed by quantum computing.

Saylor announced the new security program during Strategy’s latest Q4 earnings call. He said the security program will collaborate with the global community of cybersecurity professionals and cryptographers to protect the integrity of Bitcoin.

As the largest corporate holders of BTC, Strategy plans to develop a proactive response to potential future threats, rather than wait for them to arise.

Quantum Computing Is Not An Immediate Threat

Saylor stated that there is no immediate threat from quantum computing to Bitcoin as of today.  “Quantum computing is a promising but emerging technology,” Strategy stated.

It noted that many other industries, such as finance and defense, rely heavily on traditional cryptography and use similar encryption techniques. These industries are also developing strategies to upgrade their systems to meet the potential risks of quantum computing.

Strategy stated that the Bitcoin development community has been researching quantum-resistant cryptographic methods for years. However, any required updates to the BTC network would need to be approved globally in a manner consistent with previous Bitcoin software upgrades.

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Focus Areas for the New Bitcoin Security Program

Strategy said that the new security program will involve collaborating with cybersecurity researchers, BTC miners, exchanges and cryptography experts. The primary goal of the new program is to identify any potential vulnerabilities and develop solutions prior to when they may be needed. 

Specifically, Strategy stated that it will focus on developing standards for wallet security, best practices for managing keys and conducting research into quantum-resistant encryption. Strategy believes that this collaborative process will allow the entire BTC ecosystem to respond smoothly if or when updates to the network are required.

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Strategy also stated that BTC has responded positively to each perceived threat to date, from regulatory fears to technical criticism, and has emerged stronger. In Strategy’s view, quantum computing is simply another type of challenge that can be addressed through both engineering and collaboration.

Financial Results and Market Reaction

The announcement of the new Bitcoin security program occurred simultaneously with Strategy’s release of its Q4 2025 financial results, which included a net loss of $12.4 billion. According to Strategy’s executives, the net loss resulted primarily from accounting adjustments related to Strategy’s large BTC position.

Strategy also reassured investors that it will continue to accumulate additional BTC regardless of the current market volatility. The executives also stated that Strategy will not sell its existing BTCs until the price falls below approximately $8,000.

Strategy CEO Phong Le stated that Strategy’s capital structure is sufficient to withstand extended periods of downturn in the market. Also, it can still continue to expand its BTC holdings.

Meanwhile, shares of Strategy increased by nearly 9% in pre-trading hours on Friday. However, it declined 17% at market close on Thursday as Bitcoin regained value above $66,000.

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Why This Matters

This move signifies growing institutional concern regarding long-term technological risks associated with Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. By establishing a specific program at this time, Strategy is showing deep confidence in Bitcoin as a secure store of value globally.

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