Bitcoin's quantum problem is still years away, but Bernstein says 1.7 million BTC sitting in early address types could be among the most exposed if the technology ever gets there. Related Reading: XRP Faces No Immediate Quantum Threat As Only 0.03% Supply Seen At Risk: Analyst That includes an estimated 1.1 million BTC tied to Satoshi Nakamoto, which would matter only if quantum machines become strong enough to break today's encryption.
Bitcoin's key properties, such as decentralization and scarcity, position it as an entirely new monetary system. With smart-contract functionality, Ethereum has become the leading blockchain for decentralized finance.
On Feb. 6, staff mistakenly entered "BTC" instead of "KRW" in a promotion, crediting roughly 620,000 bitcoin worth over $40 billion.
The new fund launched amid a second straight day of outflows for Bitcoin ETFs, undercutting competitors with a 0.14% expense ratio.
Bhutan's sovereign investment arm, Druk Holding & Investments, transferred approximately 319.7 BTC valued at roughly $23 million on Thursday, continuing a steady drawdown of the country's state-held bitcoin reserves that began in 2025. Key Takeaways: Druk Holding & Investments moved 319.7 BTC worth roughly $23 million on April 9, 2026.
Morgan Stanley's Bitcoin ETF drew $30.6 million in first-day inflows, ranking second behind BlackRock's IBIT as US spot Bitcoin ETFs clocked net outflows on Wednesday.
Bitcoin Falls Below $71K as Iran Ceasefire Collapses
South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb has filed a lawsuit to recover funds mistakenly sent to users in February. Key Takeaways: Bithumb mistakenly sent 620,000 BTC on Feb. 6, 2026, creating a massive $44 billion clerical error. The error prompted an FSS inspection of Bithumb to tighten virtual asset protection laws and control rules.
Crypto exchange Bithumb has initiated legal proceedings against several users to recover the remaining 7 Bitcoin missing from the massive payout error in February.
Institutions appear to be taking profits from the bitcoin rally rather than joining the momentum, one analyst said.
The ETFs were also in the red yesterday despite the positive news on the Iran/US war front.
The current downtrend has put the Bitcoin price in an increasingly difficult position as bears push back on every recovery. Even now, the price continues to struggle to maintain an uptrend, but it has not deterred bulls from predicting higher prices.