A ransom demand has been made for Nancy Guthrie, with reports varying on the specifics of the demand, including the amount and the potential for anonymity in a bitcoin payment. Some outlets report the demand is for $6 million in bitcoin, while others mention a specific amount in bitcoin, such as 5 BTC. The ability to track a potential bitcoin payment is also being discussed, with some experts suggesting it may not be as anonymous as the kidnappers think.