2% chance
Data: Polymarket, updated every minute. · Ends Jan 1, 2027
On December 9, Google introduced Willow, a breakthrough state-of-the-art quantum chip. This achievement fueled speculation that Bitcoin's encryption may be vulnerable to quantum computers in the not-so-distant future (see https://www.cryptoglobe.com/latest/2024/12/does-googles-new-quantum-chip-willow-threaten-bitcoin-the-crypto-community-responds/).
This market will resolve to "Yes" if Bitcoin stops using SHA-256 by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No."
The resolution source will be the Bitcoin blockchain, in addition to a consensus of credible reporting.
A Federal Reserve survey reveals net tightening of credit standards for nonbank borrowers, raising concerns that reduced financing could dampen Bitcoin investment appetite.
October saw only 35 dormant Bitcoin transfers totaling 2,159 BTC, a sharp decline from August’s 188 moves, with 2013‑born wallets dominating the activity.
XRP treasury firm Evernorth Holdings fell to a record low of $11.70, down 44% from its post‑merger high, as investors await use of a new equity facility.
It is the latest price of the Yes outcome. Traders pay that share of a dollar for a contract that pays $1 if the event happens, so the price reads as the market's estimate of the chance.
The market resolves by the rules below. Polymarket uses the UMA optimistic oracle: anyone can propose the outcome and dispute it during a challenge period.
Yes, where Polymarket is available. You connect your own wallet; the bet goes to Polymarket and the money never passes through COINMAG.
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin cautioned that advanced AI might discover shortcuts to break the elliptic curve math protecting ETH and BTC, adding a new threat to the crypto security landscape.
Markus Thielen of 10x Research argues that institutional option sellers and market makers are dampening Bitcoin’s explosive price moves, while still forecasting a year‑end target of $90,000.
Bitcoin fell to $76,861 amid falling Treasury yields, weak tech equities and record outflows from US spot Bitcoin ETFs, challenging a near‑term recovery.
