Bitcoin nears potential post-961,632 split as BIP110 supporters move to enforce rules with minimal hashpower backing

Reports that BIP110 supporters may attempt to enforce a rule change around block 961,632 raise the risk of a Bitcoin chain split, especially if activation proceeds with minimal hashpower support. Even a low-probability fork can elevate operational and settlement risk for exchanges, custodians, and derivatives venues, typically widening spreads and increasing short-term volatility as market participants reassess consensus stability.