This 1 Quantum Computing Rumor Is Making Investors Sell Their Bitcoin. Don't Fall for It

When markets panic, rumors tend to fly. In Bitcoin's (CRYPTO: BTC) case, one of the more absurd narratives during the difficult Feb. 5 sell off was a speculation that a quantum computer would soon crack the network's cryptography, enabling mass theft of coins.That story feels practically tailor-made to trigger a stampede for the exit, and, for a moment, it appeared to have done exactly that for at least one large holder. But let's slow down and look at what would need to be true for this claim to hold up, and characterize the true nature of this potential threat.If you have any plans to hold Bitcoin for the long run, this is information you will need to know if you want to stay cool headed during the next inevitable patch of turbulence.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool