Grayscale: Quantum computing is unlikely to impact cryptocurrency prices in 2026

ChainCatcher reported that Grayscale, in its latest "2026 Digital Asset Outlook" report, stated that although quantum computing poses long-term security challenges, it will have little impact on cryptocurrency market prices in 2026, calling it a "false alarm" for the coming year. The asset management company believes that the quantum threat is real, but is unlikely to affect the cryptocurrency market or valuations in the short term.

The report cites estimates that quantum systems capable of breaking bitcoin cryptography may appear as early as before 2030. Grayscale analysts pointed out that research and preparation for post-quantum cryptography will continue, but this issue is unlikely to affect valuations in the coming year.