Quantum fears limiting Bitcoin growth, Stacks founder says institutional investors delayed

Stacks founder Muneeb Ali warned that concerns about quantum computing are creating a growth ceiling for Bitcoin, deterring risk-averse institutional investors from making large purchases. Ali stated that developers must establish a credible roadmap for quantum-resistant security upgrades to restore confidence, noting that meaningful progress by 2028 is critical to avoid a riskier period. He cited 2030 as a target for transitioning to quantum-resistant security, while acknowledging that advances in artificial intelligence could accelerate quantum computing timelines.