Experts split on freezing Satoshi's 1.1M BTC as quantum threat grows, BTC at $63,201

Bitcoin experts are now divided over Binance founder Changpeng Zhao’s proposal to freeze Satoshi Nakamoto’s estimated 1.1 million BTC if they remain untouched once quantum computers threaten the network’s cryptography. The debate follows a July 3 analysis in which ChatGPT-5.5 projected negligible quantum risk this decade, rising to 5-10% by 2035 and 50-70% by 2045, with 2042 flagged as the earliest plausible date for a machine capable of breaking current signatures. Roughly 6.04 million BTC, or 30.2% of supply, could be exposed, prompting calls for post-quantum upgrades while critics warn any freeze would violate Bitcoin’s core principles. BTC traded around $63,201, up 1.68% on the day.