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“Quantum Computing Stocks Slide After Initial Surge on NVIDIA’s Quantum-GPU Integration Reveal“ 🚨🚨🚨

Quantum computing stocks saw a rollercoaster trading session Tuesday after NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang unveiled a breakthrough architecture designed to bridge the gap between quantum processors and GPU supercomputers — before later announcing a massive government partnership that shifted investor focus.

Shares of Rigetti Computing (RGTI) fell 4.22% to $38.54, IonQ (IONQ) dropped 6.19% to $58.92, D-Wave Quantum (QBTS) slid 3.40% to $33.85, and Quantum Computing Inc. (QUBT) dipped 1.65% to $15.46 by the close. Meanwhile, NVIDIA (NVDA) jumped 4.35% to $199.83 following the announcements at its GTC conference in Washington, D.C.

The volatility began when Huang unveiled NVQLink, a new interconnect architecture that allows quantum processing units (QPUs) to operate in tandem with GPU-powered supercomputers, helping with error correction, calibration, control, and quantum simulations.

“Working together — the right algorithms running on the GPUs, the right algorithms running on the QPUs, and the two computers working side-by-side — this is the future of quantum computing,” Huang said during his keynote.

Two companies, Rigetti Computing and IonQ, were specifically named as “partners contributing” to NVIDIA’s new NVQLink platform, initially sparking optimism and a surge in their stock prices.

However, that rally was short-lived. Moments later, Huang announced that the Department of Energy is partnering with NVIDIA to build seven new AI supercomputers, a separate initiative that investors appeared to interpret as a shift in focus away from quantum research and toward AI infrastructure.

“Today, we’re announcing that the Department of Energy is partnering with NVIDIA to build seven new AI supercomputers to advance our nation’s science,” Huang said, triggering a sharp reversal in quantum-related stocks.

Analysts suggest the selloff may stem from confusion between “AI supercomputers” and “quantum computers.” While some traders viewed the DOE partnership as competition for quantum initiatives, the technologies are, in fact, complementary — not rivals.

Quantum processors still face hurdles in error correction and scalability, areas where GPU-powered AI systems like those NVIDIA builds can play a crucial supporting role.

In short, the market reaction may reflect a misunderstanding of the synergy between AI and quantum technologies, rather than any real threat to the quantum sector.

Despite today’s drop, experts note that NVIDIA’s inclusion of quantum partnerships — particularly with Rigetti and IonQ — validates the long-term potential of hybrid quantum-AI computing.