Strategy to initiate a bitcoin security program addressing quantum uncertainty - CoinDesk
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MarketsShareShare this articleCopy linkX iconX (Twitter)LinkedInFacebookEmailStrategy to initiate a bitcoin security program addressing quantum uncertaintyMichael Saylor reinforces commitment to bitcoin and quantum security on Q4 earnings call.By James Van Straten|Edited by Jamie Crawley Feb 6, 2026, 10:21 a.m. Make us preferred on GoogleWhat to know: Strategy plans to initiate a Bitcoin security program signals a more formal effort to coordinate with the global cyber, crypto, and bitcoin security community.Strategy positioned quantum computing as a long term challenge rather than an immediate threat.Shares are up 5% in pre-market trading, after plunging 17% on Thursday. Quantum computing is moving from theory to long term strategic consideration, and Strategy (MSTR) has made it clear it intends to be proactive rather than reactive during the company's Q4 earnings call on Thursday.Strategy, the largest corporate holder of bitcoin, plans to initiate a bitcoin security program to coordinate with the global cyber, crypto, and bitcoin security community.STORY CONTINUES BELOWDon't miss another story.Subscribe to the Crypto Daybook Americas Newsletter today. See all newslettersSign me upBy signing up, you will receive emails about CoinDesk products and you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy.The company addressed growing discussion around quantum risk and reaffirmed its commitment to bitcoin security, framing quantum not as an immediate threat but as a future engineering challenge the network can prepare for.Strategy reported a net loss of $12.4 billion for the quarter. Shares fell 17% on the day, trading as low as $104, but market focus quickly shifted to executive chairman Michael Saylor’s commentary. Saylor revisited a long list of historical Bitcoin FUD (fear, uncertainty and doubt) that the network has already overcome quantum concerns, while acknowledging that quantum deserves serious long term planning.The company outlined a range of key points on quantum computing, predicting that quantum technology is likely more than a decade away and pointing out that the Bitcoin community is already researching quantum-resistant cryptography.Shares are up 6% in pre-market trading as bitcoin has rebounded to $65,000. MSTR Earnings call (MSTR) Read More: Galaxy CEO Mike Novogratz doesn't see quantum as big threat for bitcoinBitcoin NewsStrategyMichael Saylor