{"id":435001,"date":"2026-07-24T19:14:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:44:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/quantum-roadmap-would-push-bitcoin-much-higher-charles-edwards-crypto-news\/"},"modified":"2026-07-24T19:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T13:49:05","slug":"quantum-roadmap-would-push-bitcoin-much-higher-charles-edwards-crypto-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dripp.zone\/news\/quantum-roadmap-would-push-bitcoin-much-higher-charles-edwards-crypto-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Quantum Roadmap Would Push Bitcoin Much Higher: Charles Edwards – Crypto News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bitcoin developers need to swallow their pride and outline a clear plan to harden the blockchain against quantum computing attacks, according to Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards. He says the day they finally bite the bullet, the price will respond very quickly. <\/p>\n

\u201cIf the Bitcoin core team says in two or three months: \u2018this is our roadmap, we\u2019re gonna solve it in the next two years, these are the rough steps we\u2019ll take,\u2019 that would be amazing news,\u201d Edwards tells Cointelegraph on Trade Secrets.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that would discount a lot of the risk pretty much overnight,\u201d Edwards says. <\/p>\n

The question of whether Bitcoin developers should modify the network to make its cryptography quantum-resistant has sparked heated debate within the Bitcoin community, with some arguing that major changes could conflict with Bitcoin\u2019s core ethos.\u00a0Others claim quantum computers are many years away, and a rushed cure could be worse than the disease.<\/p>\n

Charles Edwards says a clear roadmap could push price up \u201cvery quickly\u201d<\/h2>\n

Edwards often highlights the risk of quantum computing to Bitcoin to his 132,800 X followers. The fear is that, one day, powerful enough quantum computers could break the cryptography that protects the Bitcoin network and potentially compromise Bitcoin wallets.<\/p>\n

The uncertainty has impacted investor sentiment, and some analysts say it has contributed to the downfall in Bitcoin\u2019s price. The world\u2019s largest asset manager, BlackRock recently pointed to quantum computing as a potential long-term risk in materials for spot Bitcoin ETF investors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

However, Edwards says if Bitcoin developers outline a clear roadmap to address the quantum threat, as some other chains have already done, it could send Bitcoin\u2019s price higher \u201cvery quickly.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Source: <\/em>Charles Edwards<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cDouble digits probably,\u201d Edwards predicts. He adds the quantum issue is \u201csomewhat counterintuitively an upside catalyst potential,\u201d because it is currently on the back burner and the Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) to date are \u201cnot really\u201d a genuine solution.<\/p>\n

Edwards is no stranger to making high-conviction calls on Bitcoin. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he founded Capriole Investments in 2019, a hedge fund focused on Bitcoin and digital assets. The firm uses a combination of quantitative models, AI, and macroeconomic analysis to guide its investment strategy across crypto markets.<\/p>\n

Related: StarkWare CEO suggests 4% annual Bitcoin inflation to replace 21M cap<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Charles Edwards says Bitcoin is 40% below its fair value <\/h2>\n

A growing number of observers worry the risk could become more serious if Bitcoin developers fail to make the necessary changes to the network before 2030. Ethereum is due to complete it\u2019s post quantum overhaul by 2029, which will shine a spotlight on Bitcoin\u2019s own preparations.<\/p>\n

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Bitcoin is trading at $65,270 at the time of publication. Source: <\/em>CoinMarketCap<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

Edwards estimates that Bitcoin is currently around 40% below what he considers its fair value based on energy value, while arguing that quantum risk accounts for roughly a 30% discount. \u201cThat means it\u2019s more than priced in,\u201d Edwards said. Bitcoin is trading at $65,270 at the time of publication, roughly 49% below its October all-time highs of $126,100.<\/p>\n

Edwards clarifies that Bitcoin\u2019s current price reflects the quantum risk based on the information available today, rather than any unknown future developments that could accelerate the threat and tank the price further.\u00a0<\/p>\n

His estimate is based on the timelines outlined by leading quantum computing companies and researchers for when \u201cQ Day\u201d could arrive, the point at which quantum computers become powerful enough to reverse engineer private keys from public keys.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cThat sits in that four to five year range, give or take, a few years,\u201d Edwards says.<\/p>\n

Edwards says he also factors in the time Bitcoin would need to develop and implement a solution, which BIP-360 author Ethan Heilman estimates could take years.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf we\u2019re gonna get into maths, it\u2019s pretty simple; it is just an aggregation of those expert opinions. So it\u2019s based on that, and based on the fact that there\u2019s currently no solution for Bitcoin.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\u201cThat risk again falls significantly if there\u2019s a solution or if there\u2019s a roadmap to a solution. But it also could grow if tomorrow we find out that Google is, you know, twice as far ahead on their roadmap to Q Day or some other major company,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s priced in today, but it\u2019s not to say that it can\u2019t get worse or better. It\u2019s just I think it\u2019s skewed more probabilistically to the upside from here,\u201d Edwards says.<\/p>\n

Magazine: Bitcoin\u2019s quantum dilemma: Bigger blocks or STARK proofs? <\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Cointelegraph publishes long-form journalism, analysis and narrative reporting produced by Cointelegraph\u2019s in-house editorial team with subject-matter expertise. All articles are edited and reviewed by Cointelegraph editors in line with our editorial standards. Content published in here does not constitute financial, legal or investment advice. Readers should conduct their own research and consult qualified professionals where appropriate. Cointelegraph maintains full editorial independence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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