Bitcoin Developers Are Debating a Move That Could Send Crypto Markets Into a Tailspin

Bitcoin developers are debating a proposal to freeze long-dormant coins to protect them from future quantum-computing attacks.

The plan could affect about 5.6 million BTC, sparking backlash over market risk and the precedent it might set.

Critics say wallet freezing could undermine Bitcoin’s core promise of uncensorable, unconditional ownership.

Supporters argue it may be a necessary security step if quantum computers become a real threat.