"Quantum Fears Rise, Bitcoin Holds Steady at $100K"

AMBCrypto January 2025 Report: Quantum era insights and Bitcoin’s $100K stability redefine crypto trends

Key takeawaysQuantum era insights: The community’s perspective

AMBCrypto’s survey, with input from 5.4K investors, revealed diverse sentiments about quantum computing’s potential impact on cryptocurrencies:

36%showed slight concern, while 13.8%were extremely worried about quantum threats.Nearly 51.2%of respondents believed that blockchains could evolve to counter quantum risks.Bitcoin emerged as the perceived leader in quantum resilience, securing 45.6% of votes, with dedicated quantum-resistant platforms like QANplatform following at 39.4%.Investment interest in quantum-resistant projects is rising, with 47.5% of participants expressing willingness to invest in such innovations.

Bitcoin’s stability above $100K: A testament to resilienceBitcoin consolidated between $102,000 and $110,000 in January, showcasing stability following its December rally past $100K. Institutional inflows remained robust, with the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) managing $60.62 billion in AUM and achieving a +1.55% price increase. Macroeconomic factors, such as geopolitical tensions and the Federal Reserve’s pause on rate hikes, boosted Bitcoin’s appeal as a hedge against global uncertainty. The Lightning Network’s capacity reached 6,000 BTC (~$600 million), enhancing Bitcoin’s transaction speed and scalability.

Ethereum’s progress toward scalabilityEthereum’s price ranged between $3,300 and $3,600, with a market cap of approximately $400 billion. Staking activity remained strong, with 33 million ETH staked, reflecting confidence in its proof-of-stake mechanism. The Pectra upgrade made strides in January, introducing Proto-Danksharding to optimize storage and reduce gas fees. Layer-2 solutions like Arbitrum and Base Network reported notable adoption, signaling Ethereum’s expanding ecosystem.

XRP, Solana, and Ethena shine in January 2025XRP maintained momentum with a 49% month-over-month price increase, driven by regulatory