Bitcoin’s price hasn’t moved much since yesterday, but something else this week could matter far more—especially for long-term holders.
A researcher from Stark Ware has proposed a way to make Bitcoin transactions quantum-resistant right now, without needing to change the network itself. Sounds big and it is, but it’s not as simple as it looks.
A workaround, not a full solution
The idea, introduced by Avihu Levy, is called Quantum Safe Bitcoin (QSB). Instead of relying on traditional signatures, it uses hash-based proofs to secure transactions.
What makes it interesting is that it doesn’t require any major changes to Bitcoin—no upgrades, no forks, nothing. It can technically work on the current network as it is.
But here’s the trade-off:
Each transaction could cost up to $200
It requires heavy GPU computation off-chain
So while it’s a clever workaround, it’s not something people will use every day. It feels more like a backup plan for extreme scenarios rather than a practical solution for regular users.
The bigger picture
There’s already a formal proposal for quantum resistance in Bitcoin—BIP-360—but that’s still years away from being implemented, if it even gets there.
This new approach skips all that governance delay, but it comes with its own limitations.
What it really does is bring the quantum threat conversation back into focus. It’s no longer some distant, theoretical risk—it’s something people are starting to think about more seriously.
What is about Bitcoin’s price?
Right now, Bitcoin is holding steady around $71,000, with the market stuck between opposing forces.
Institutional demand is still there, with ETF inflows picking up again
At the same time, macro factors like inflation data are keeping traders cautious
From a technical perspective:
The $70,500 zone (around the 50-day average) is acting as key support
Short-term momentum looks slightly weak
But the broader trend is still intact and leaning bullish
In simple terms, the market isn’t strongly leaning either way at the moment.
Can BTC push higher?
If momentum builds, Bitcoin could test the $77,000 range, but that’s still less than a 10% move from current levels.
For an asset of Bitcoin’s size, that’s not insignificant—but it’s also not the kind of explosive upside some traders look for.
Where attention is shifting
Because of that, some traders are starting to look beyond Bitcoin for bigger opportunities, especially in infrastructure projects tied to its ecosystem.
One such project getting noticed is LiquidChain, which is trying to solve a growing problem in crypto—liquidity being spread across multiple blockchains.
The idea is to create a system where Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana liquidity can all be accessed in one place, making things simpler for both users and developers.
It’s still early days, but interest is building, especially as the broader conversation around Bitcoin’s future—security included—starts to evolve.
The takeaway
Bitcoin isn’t under immediate threat from quantum computers—but the conversation is clearly shifting from if to when.
This new “quantum-safe” approach shows that solutions are being explored, even if they’re not perfect yet.
As for the market, Bitcoin is holding steady for now. But between institutional flows and new narratives like quantum security, the next move could depend on which story gains traction first.
