BTQ Technologies shares surge 11.79% intraday after launching quantum-safe Bitcoin Quantum testnet with institutional validation and U.S. government mandates.

BTQ Technologies surged 11.79% intraday following the launch of its Bitcoin Quantum testnet, the first quantum-safe fork of Bitcoin using NIST-standardized ML-DSA cryptography. The announcement, timed to the 17th anniversary of Bitcoin’s genesis block, positioned BTQ as a leader in quantum-resistant blockchain solutions, with validation from Delphi Digital and institutional investors like BlackRock and VanEck explicitly citing quantum risk in SEC filings. U.S. government mandates requiring post-quantum migration by 2035, including NSA and DoD directives, further underscored the urgency. The testnet’s open participation model and alignment with federal cybersecurity frameworks amplified its strategic relevance, while Delphi Digital’s analysis highlighted Bitcoin Quantum as a critical testbed for securing $2 trillion in BTC value. These developments collectively drove immediate investor confidence in BTQ’s market-leading quantum transition strategy.