Quantum computing stocks were red-hot recently, but Jensen Huang just offered optimistic investors a reality check.

Quantum computing has the potential of being the next big innovation. At the right size and the right price, it might even be investable.

Quantum computing stocks have been losing ever since Nvidia chief executive Jensen Huang said widespread applications of quantum computing are still decades away. But investors are rewarding these companies once again on Wednesday after Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ: MSFT) made a statement that starkly differs from Huang’s view on quantum computing.

Though investors saw this as disappointing, there is some reassuring news. Quantum computing is progressing, meaning these companies will likely report accomplishments and milestones in the months and years to come -- and these represent catalysts for quantum computer stocks to climb.

Jensen Huang’s comments at last week’s CES about quantum computing being decades away stirred up discussion within the quantum industry.

VC investment into quantum computing declined by 50% last year according to the "State of Quantum 2024" report, dropping from $2.2 billion in 2022 to $1.2

Quantum computing is drawing more attention now than generative AI did before ChatGPT’s release. This sparks big questions about what QC could achieve in 2025.

Stocks and ETFs tied to quantum computing rose significantly Wednesday after Nvidia and Microsoft highlighted the industry's enormous potential.

Quantum computing stocks are soaring higher, thereby tempting investors to chase a potential million-dollar opportunity.

CEO Jensen Huang made a head-turning, market-moving comment regarding his thoughts on quantum computing. Stocks in this space sold off in response. Even so, I predict that in 2025 quantum computing will emerge as one of the next big waves for investors interested in artificial intelligence (AI).

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