Bitcoin
Why Bitcoin is up 1.9% today
Analysis
Bitcoin rose 1.9% over the past 24 hours as attention focused on ETF flow dynamics that CoinDesk said are reinforcing the credibility of the recent rally narrative, supporting near-term demand sentiment. BTC also got a boost from quantum-security headlines: CryptoPotato reported the first quantum-resistant Bitcoin transaction confirmed on mainnet without a protocol change, while CoinDesk noted researchers are proposing a quantum fix designed not to crowd out transactions—both reducing perceived long-term technical risk.
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Lesser-tracked bitcoin market dynamic lends credibility to August surge to $80,000
An indicator fundamental to understanding whether capital consistently moved in size to push prices higher is flashing green.
First Quantum-Resistant Bitcoin Transaction Confirmed on Mainnet Without Protocol Change
The workaround comes with an important limitation: only private mempools such as MARA's Slipstream can currently accept it.
Bitcoin researchers propose quantum fix that would not crowd out transactions
The SHRINCS proposal would let bitcoin transactions use larger, quantum-resistant approvals while preserving more network capacity than existing post-quantum signature designs.
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