Bitcoin just closed its worst first quarter since 2018, and now the market is at a crossroads. On one side, crypto stocks are trading at deep discounts, but Bernstein says that pain may actually be signaling a bottom. On the other, Washington is suddenly moving fast, with a potential rule change that could open trillions of dollars in 401(k) capital to crypto, while stablecoin legislation and a major Senate markup could decide the future of digital asset policy before the window shuts until 2027. And hanging over all of it is a threat most investors still are not taking seriously: quantum computing. Google researchers are now warning that millions of Bitcoin could eventually sit exposed to quantum attacks if the industry does not adapt in time. So between battered prices, massive policy shifts, and a ticking clock on crypto security, the next phase for Bitcoin and digital assets may be one of the most important yet.

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