Michael Saylor Not Worried About Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing Threats

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June 11, 2025

Gambar Michael Saylor Not Worried About Bitcoin’s Quantum Computing Threats

Jakarta, Pintu News – Strategy founder Michael Saylor recently stated that quantum computing will not be a threat to Bitcoin in the near future. In an interview with CNBC, Saylor asserted that Bitcoin as a constantly evolving protocol, with regularly updated hardware and software, makes it a difficult target to hack.

Michael Saylor’s View on the Threat of Quantum Computing

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Michael Saylor, founder of Strategy formerly known as MicroStrategy, has played down concerns about the potential threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin (BTC). According to him, this threat will only become real in the next 10-20 years. Saylor believes that Bitcoin, as a protocol, has high adaptability with annual software updates and constant hardware upgrades.

Saylor added that if the threat from quantum computing becomes real, then there will be updates to the Bitcoin (BTC) ‘software’ to address it. Currently, the Bitcoin network’s two main cryptographic algorithms, ECDSA and SHA-256, are still hackable by quantum computers. However, Saylor is confident that security updates will be made before that happens.

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Quantum Computing Advances and Their Impact

Market concerns over quantum computing increased sharply at the end of 2024 after Google announced a breakthrough with its quantum chip, Willow. Then in 2025, Microsoft introduced a superior quantum chip, which increased the urgency for progress in this technology.

This sparked renewed interest in quantum-resistant solutions through the BIP 360 proposal. However, Saylor argues that some of the top players in quantum research such as Microsoft, IBM and Google may not rush to market their supercomputers. The reason is that using quantum computers to hack modern cryptography could damage these companies, the US government, and the banking system.

Implications for Markets and Financial Strategy

Bitcoin (BTC) has a market capitalization of $2.3 trillion at press time, with the price per unit reaching $107,000. Institutions, both public and private, including countries, control around 3.3 million BTC, worth more than $350 billion.

With traditional financial markets (TradFi) and crypto increasingly converging, especially through Bitcoin treasury firms like Strategy, this risk could have a huge domino effect. Currently, Saylor’s firm holds over 580,000 BTC, worth over $62 billion, which is 2.7% of the total BTC supply. Continued discussion can help steer the Bitcoin network in the right direction and prepare it for the post-quantum era.

Conclusion

While supercomputing risks may still be 5-20 years away, it is important for the Bitcoin community to continue to dialog and innovate in the face of these potential threats. With timely updates and collaboration between stakeholders, Bitcoin can continue to be a secure and trusted digital asset in the future.

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