Bitcoin Price Could Soar if Quantum Roadmap is Released, Says Capriole Founder

Crypto market watchers are once again debating the threat of quantum computing to Bitcoin's security. Capriole Investments founder Charles Edwards believes that a clear timeline for quantum-resistant upgrades could relieve uncertainty and boost prices. In an interview with Cointelegraph, Edwards argued that if the Bitcoin Core team published a roadmap within two or three months, outlining rough steps and target milestones over the subsequent years, markets would interpret this as meaningful de-risking.

Edwards estimates that the current discount on Bitcoin's price is around 30% due to quantum risk. He believes that investors have already priced in the threat, but a credible mitigation plan could change market expectations and lead to a significant revaluation of the asset. Edwards pointed out that other chains, such as Ethereum, are scheduled to complete their post-quantum overhaul by 2029, which could bring renewed attention to Bitcoin's preparation.

Edwards' most direct claim is about timing and market psychology: he believes a credible and transparent development plan would be interpreted as a fast-moving improvement in Bitcoin's risk profile. He even floated a price-response expectation of 'double digits' in that scenario. Edwards added that such clarity could 'discount a lot of the risk pretty much overnight.'