Grayscale report: Quantum computing is unlikely to impact cryptocurrency prices in 2026.
PANews reported on December 16th that, according to Decrypt, Grayscale, in its "Digital Asset Outlook 2026" report, stated that while there are concerns that quantum computers could compromise Bitcoin's security, these concerns are unlikely to impact the cryptocurrency market in 2026. The report dismisses the risk posed by this technology in the short term. Grayscale analysts wrote, "We believe that research and preparation for quantum-resistant cryptography will continue, but this issue is unlikely to affect asset valuations next year." Although the report states that research into quantum-resistant cryptography will continue and may accelerate, it is unlikely that a quantum computer capable of breaking Bitcoin's cryptography will emerge before 2030 at the earliest. Based on this timeline, Grayscale stated that quantum risks are unlikely to affect cryptocurrency prices in 2026. Grayscale's report echoes the views of many blockchain developers who believe that the timeline mentioned in the DARPA's quantum benchmarking work indicates that quantum computers with cryptographic capabilities are still a long way off, rather than an imminent threat.
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