Google and Coinbase Acknowledge Algorand Post-Quantum Upgrade
Algorand (ALGO)
Editor:
Eugene Serbin
cryptocurrency.com.tr reports that Algorand has introduced native post-quantum accounts to its mainnet via a new protocol upgrade. Major entities including Google and Coinbase highlighted Algorand’s contributions to post-quantum cryptography in a recent report. This recognition solidifies Algorand’s position in the blockchain space and underscores the importance of quantum security.
The broader market shows mixed signals with assets trading sideways, while Algorand stands out with security advancements. Social media engagement on the announcement included 377 likes and 90 retweets. Such recognition from influential entities could attract more developers and investors to the ecosystem.
This enhances Algorand’s competitive edge in the evolving landscape of blockchain technology. The upgrade generates considerable interest as the industry focuses on security. Algorand’s specific contributions are now part of the broader narrative on quantum readiness. The news highlights a distinct path for the protocol amidst general market stagnation.
How the market reacted
Whalio's own Binance spot order flow for ALGO, measured when this story was written up on 4 October 2026. Not the outlet's figures.
Algorand is trading at $0.1313 on Binance spot markets. The 1-hour buy ratio is 37.0%, indicating weaker immediate buying pressure compared to the 4-hour ratio of 54.0%. Volume delta in the last hour is negative at -$40,913, suggesting net selling in the short term. Over 24 hours, the buy ratio sits at 49.7% with a negative volume delta of -$18,775. However, the cumulative volume delta (CVD) for the day is positive at +$10,949, showing net buying over the full period. This indicates that while hourly flows are mixed, the day has seen more buying volume than selling volume overall.
The latest daily buy ratio of 54.0% sits at the 90th percentile of the last 322 days, against a median of 49.9% - among the strongest buying days it has had.
Was that an ordinary day?
The same Binance spot measurements for ALGO, averaged over the days leading up to the story.
Over the preceding week, the average buy ratio was 50.3%, making today’s 24-hour ratio of 49.7% slightly below the norm by 0.6 points. Spot volume today is $3,746,533, which is 0.37 times the weekly average, indicating significantly lower activity. The coin experienced an 8-day price change of +11.1% with a total volume delta of +$1,527,856. Today’s volume is notably lower than the weekly average, suggesting a quiet trading day relative to recent trends. This is an ordinary day for the coin in terms of direction but unusual for its volume levels.