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Global investment firm Jefferies has announced a major strategic shift in its long-term portfolio allocation, withdrawing completely from Bitcoin and reallocating funds toward gold and gold-mining stocks.
The move was revealed by Jefferies’ global equity strategist Christopher Wood in the latest Greed & Fear report, citing growing long-term risks associated with quantum computing.
Why Jefferies Is Cutting Bitcoin Exposure
According to the report, Jefferies will remove its entire 10% allocation to Bitcoin, redistributing it evenly:
5% into physical gold
5% into gold-mining equities
While the firm does not expect quantum computing to trigger an immediate collapse in Bitcoin prices, it believes the technology poses a serious long-term threat to Bitcoin’s role as a store of value—particularly from a pension and institutional investment perspective.
“The store-of-value concept is on less solid ground from the standpoint of a long-term pension portfolio,” the report noted.
Quantum Computing vs Bitcoin Security
Bitcoin’s security is based on cryptography, where deriving a private key from a public key is practically impossible using today’s computers. However, cryptographically relevant quantum computers (CRQCs) could potentially break this system in the future.
Quantum computers use qubits, which can process multiple possibilities simultaneously—making them far more powerful than classical computers for solving complex cryptographic problems. If sufficiently advanced quantum machines emerge, they could theoretically:
Derive private keys from public keys in hours or days
Compromise wallets, especially those with address reuse
Put millions of BTC at risk
Studies cited in the report suggest 20–50% of all Bitcoin in circulation (4–10 million BTC) could be vulnerable, particularly at exchange and institutional addresses.
Bitcoin Performance vs Gold
Despite its decision to exit, Jefferies acknowledged Bitcoin’s strong historical performance:
Bitcoin: +325% since December 17, 2020
Gold bullion: +145% over the same period
However, past performance alone was not enough to offset concerns about future technological disruption.
Bitcoin Mining and Existential Risk
Bitcoin mining secures the network and controls supply, with the final Bitcoin expected to be mined around 2140. Any threat to cryptographic security is therefore considered existential, as it undermines Bitcoin’s credibility as “digital gold.”
Discussions are already underway within the Bitcoin community about potential countermeasures, including:
Burning quantum-vulnerable coins
Protocol upgrades
Accepting the risk of theft
Final Takeaway
Jefferies’ exit from Bitcoin highlights a growing debate among institutional investors: while cryptocurrencies offer high returns, long-term technological risks—especially from quantum computing—are now influencing asset allocation decisions. For now, Jefferies is choosing the perceived safety of gold and gold-mining stocks over digital assets.
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The crypto landscape just got more dangerous. While we embrace innovation, scammers are weaponizing Artificial Intelligence to empty wallets at a record-breaking pace.
The Brutal Numbers
$17 Billion Lost: 2025 is officially the worst year for crypto fraud in history.
253% Spike in Damage: The average loss per victim has jumped from $782 to $2,764.
The AI Edge: Scammers using AI earn $3.2M per operation, nearly 5x more than "traditional" fraudsters.
How They’re Tricking You
Hyper-Realistic Deepfakes: Scammers use AI video and voice to impersonate "investors" or "support agents" on calls.
The "Insider" Trap: High-profile cases (like the $16M Coinbase exploit) show hackers combining stolen customer data with AI-polished scripts to gain your trust.
Mass Personalization: AI allows one scammer to target thousands of people simultaneously with perfect, error-free phishing messages.
🛡️ Stay Safu: Your Defense Plan
Trust No One: Real support will never ask you to move funds to a "safe wallet."
Verify Everything: Use hardware wallets and always double-check contract addresses.
Sanity Checks: Should exchanges mandate delays for large, unusual transfers?
What’s your #1 security rule for 2026? Let’s discuss below. 👇

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