Grayscale: Quantum Computers Have Minimal Short-Term Impact on Cryptocurrency

While quantum computing-related issues are gaining attention in the cryptocurrency market, Grayscale estimates that it is unlikely to have a significant impact on asset prices in 2026. According to CoinDesk, the US digital asset management company Grayscale recently reported, "In theory, quantum computers could defeat current encryption standards and threaten blockchain security by deriving private keys from public keys. However, it will take considerable time for this theory to become reality. In the long term, most blockchains, including Bitcoin, will need to transition to quantum-resistant cryptography. While the level of quantum threat response may be included in future blockchain evaluation criteria, the short-term impact on market value is unlikely to be significant."