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Is D-Wave the Latest Threat to Bitcoin?Written by Nathan Reiff. Article Published: 4/7/2026. 
Key Points
- A new report from Google suggests that quantum computers may be able to render critical aspects of the security cryptography used in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies obsolete in just a few more years.
- The development could have major implications for pure-play quantum computing tech firms like D-Wave Quantum.
- Although D-Wave remains a risky play with massive short interest and a sharply declining share price, it could be positioned well to benefit from disruption to the blockchain and crypto spaces.
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As Bitcoin has traded sideways for two months and remains well below its 2025 all-time high, quantum computing firms like D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NYSE: QBTS) may present another source of downward pressure for the cryptocurrency market. A recent whitepaper by Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) warns that a so-called "Q-Day," when quantum computers could solve the cryptography underpinning the cryptocurrency ecosystem, may be approaching faster than many expect. To be sure, D-Wave has faced multiple challenges in recent months, and its shares are down roughly 50% since the start of the year. That makes it unclear whether concerns about crypto security would immediately lift the stock. Still, the debate highlights how transformational quantum computing could be over the coming years. A Move From Crypto to Quantum?
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The threat quantum computing poses to Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies stems from the way those assets secure ownership: public-private key cryptography. Because of the structure and strengths of quantum systems, computers of sufficient power could potentially derive a private key—effectively defeating the security that protects a cryptocurrency wallet—in minutes. One reason this scenario could help D-Wave is the speculative overlap between the crypto and quantum investor bases. Some crypto holders might liquidate positions if they conclude those systems are no longer secure and rotate capital into speculative quantum stocks. As one of the few pure-play quantum companies with visible operational growth, D-Wave is a natural destination for that interest. What Could Follow a Quantum-Led Bitcoin DisruptionEven if quantum computers were to break the core cryptography behind Bitcoin or other tokens, the broader crypto ecosystem wouldn't necessarily disappear. In fact, D-Wave is already trying to position itself in a post-quantum blockchain world: its Advantage2 system is being used in post-quantum security projects by Postquant Labs. That positioning, combined with D-Wave's dual focus on annealing and gate-model technologies, could give it an edge if quantum companies compete to replace existing cryptocurrency infrastructure in the years ahead. The company's twin technological pursuits have helped generate strong customer interest, surging backlogs and a lucrative contract with a Fortune 100 company this year. Risks to cryptographic systems also extend far beyond cryptocurrencies. Cryptography is central to national security, so government agencies are closely monitoring quantum advances. D-Wave may benefit here as well given its history in the government sector and partnerships with firms such as Davidson Technologies Inc. and Anduril Industries Inc. on defense applications. Fundamental Momentum, But Real Risks RemainDespite nearly tripling full-year revenue year over year in 2025 and gaining traction with new contracts, D-Wave remains a high-risk investment. Positive aspects of its latest earnings report were not enough to stop a post-release selloff, as investors remain wary about continued share weakness while the company is pre-profit. As a speculative stock that tests the limits of what many tech investors will accept in valuation, the prospect of a dramatic turnaround that sends QBTS shares much higher is compelling to some. Analysts still project D-Wave's stock could rise above $36, roughly 170% above current levels. Significant short interest in D-Wave also leaves open the possibility of a short squeeze if a positive catalyst accelerates the share price. A hypothetical technological development that enables quantum systems to crack the encryption securing major cryptocurrencies could serve as such a catalyst. |
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