Trump to Take Stake in Quantum Computing! Will His “Golden Touch” Send Stocks Soaring?

The Trump administration is reportedly in talks to take equity stakes in quantum-computing firms through $10 million funding awards.

Quantum-related stocks, which recently corrected from their all-time highs, surged overnight: $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$, $D-Wave Quantum Inc.(QBTS)$, $Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$ and $Quantum Computing Inc.(QUBT)$ all rise over 15%.

However, some argue that these companies are merely meme stocks with weak fundamentals — the entire sector remains unprofitable, and all four mentioned companies still report negative EPS.

Investors who seek stability tend to prefer big tech firms also involved in quantum computing, such as $Alphabet(GOOG)$, $Microsoft(MSFT)$ and $IBM(IBM)$ which are well-diversified across multiple areas.

Would you choose quantum computing?

Over the past few months, Trump’s investments have shown a “golden touch” in the stock market.

  • In August, the U.S. government took nearly a 10% stake in $Intel(INTC)$ by converting $9 billion in prior grants into equity. After Trump’s entry, Intel’s stock surged nearly 80%.

  • A similar deal later followed with one of the few U.S. rare-earth producers, and the rare-earth stock $MP Materials Corp.(MP)$ is now up over 300% year-to-date.

Quantum computing has also performed well this year.

So who will Trump pick next?

Stocks like $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ , $Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$ , $D-Wave Quantum Inc.(QBTS)$ , $Churchill Capital Corp X(CCCX)$ , and $SEALSQ Corp(LAES)$ now sit at the center of U.S. tech policy, as quantum emerges as the next strategic frontier.

IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum are discussing the government becoming a shareholder in exchange for federal funding, while Quantum Computing Inc. and Atom Computing are exploring similar arrangements. Each company is reportedly in talks for minimum awards of $10 million.

Big Tech Enters the Scene: Is Quantum More Than Just Hype?

Google announced on Wednesday that its quantum computer can run 13,000 times faster than traditional supercomputers — a breakthrough that could accelerate drug discovery and materials science.

Meanwhile, $NVIDIA(NVDA)$ CEO Jensen Huang, who once expressed skepticism toward quantum computing, changed his tone at this year’s GTC conference, saying:

“Quantum computing is nearing an inflection point.”

Discussion

  1. So, could quantum computing become the next “Trump sector”?

  2. Would you bet on early-stage quantum firms — and if so, which one?

  3. Who do you think will be Trump’s next pick?

  4. Do you believe quantum computing will be the next big thing within 20 years?

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  • Shyon
    ·2025-10-23
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    政府对量子计算的重新推动很有趣,特别是考虑到特朗普在推动他支持的行业方面的记录。如果赌注在 $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ 或者 $拒绝计算(RGTI)$ 如果发生这种情况,它可能会为一个仍处于萌芽阶段的领域增加资金和合法性。但我很谨慎——大多数量子公司仍然没有盈利,最近的反弹看起来更多的是投机性的,而不是可持续性的。

    我更喜欢通过大型科技公司曝光,比如 $微软(MSFT)$ , $IBM(IBM)$ ,或 $谷歌A(GOOGL)$ 他们正在推进量子研究,同时在人工智能和云领域保持盈利,提供比纯粹的公司更多的稳定性。尽管如此,政府的参与可能会比预期更快地加速实际进展。

    从长远来看,量子计算可能会重塑从网络安全到药物发现的行业,尽管这种转变将是缓慢的。它在我的雷达上,而不是我的核心投资组合——但如果特朗普的“点金术”再次出击,我可能会打一个小小的投机性赌注。

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars

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  • Cadi Poon
    ·2025-10-23
    據報道,特朗普政府正在談判通過1000萬美元的資金獎勵獲得量子計算公司的股權。

    近期從歷史高點回調的量子相關股票隔夜大漲:$IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$,$D-Wave Quantum Inc.(QBTS)$,$Rigetti計算(RGTI)$和$量子計算公司(QUBT)$漲幅均超過15%。

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  • TimothyX
    ·2025-10-23
    然而,一些人認爲,這些公司只是基本面疲軟的模因股票——整個行業仍然沒有盈利,所有提到的四家公司的每股收益仍然爲負。

    尋求穩定的投資者往往更喜歡也涉足量子計算的大型科技公司,例如$Alphabet(GOOG)$,$微軟(MSFT)$和$IBM(IBM)$它們在多個領域非常多樣化。

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  • koolgal
    ·2025-10-23
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    🌟🌟🌟量子计算不仅仅是一个时髦词。这是未来技术前沿的闪亮边缘。据报道,特朗普政府向选定的美国量子公司注资1000万美元,我们可能会见证一个新的特朗普部门的诞生。

    量子会是20年后的下一个大事件吗?是的,但不是直线。这将是巨大的飞跃。突破将是不均衡的,炒作周期疯狂,但影响将是地震!把它想象成2040年最热门的交易,今天的信念将成为明天的遗产。

    我的选择是四大量子股票: $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ 专注于俘获离子量子硬件

    $Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$ 凭借其超导量子位技术

    $D-Wave Quantum Inc.(QBTS)$ 其重点是量子退火

    $Quantum Computing Inc.(QUBT)$ 专门研究软件和混合量子。

    这些都是高风险高回报的游戏,但具有变革性!

    @Tiger_comments @TigerStars @CaptainTiger @TigerClub

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  • LynW
    ·2025-10-23
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    Quantum IS the way of the future! I think Ionq leads the race. It has an impressive executive team, has invested in partnerships that cover all aspects of development. It’s recent acquisition of Lightsynq strengthens its quantum networking roadmap. It’s data centre factory has been operating in Seattle for almost two years providing Ionq Forte and Tempo systems via cloud access to customer base. Quantum has potential in a myriad of applications - I think Ionq is a great bet for the not too distant future!
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  • Sandyboy
    ·2025-10-23
    If reports from $Alphabet(GOOG)$ are studied, they have developed new quantum algorithms and if they are investing so much, it is surely not hype. That said due to risks with the small companies, I would take small positions in stocks like $Rigetti Computing(RGTI)$ and $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ while allocating more to $Microsoft(MSFT)$ $Alphabet(GOOG)$ as they are more stable plays. This way one always hopes the small players become multibaggers while the big players have steady growth!
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  • boonk
    ·2025-10-23
    if trump administration invest in ionq , there will be filled by  another  investments from private. maybe alphabet or Microsoft will follow suit to invest in ionq after trump administration. base on previous account, after usa government initial investment in Intel , then nivida invested . same for mp material Corp, Apple invest in mp Corp  after USA government. ionq should be the better choice among the quantum computing companies.
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  • 9857a2043b
    ·2025-10-23
    Trump will not invest these companies without return. Quantum sector is still under research and development stage which is unlikely to give any good profit in the near view. However, if you have a further study on how quantum works or how quantum-related technology can bring us the benefits, you will understand why hr made such decisions. Quantum needs breakthrough and repeated breaking of speeds and puzzles, it can be used in various sectors including medicines, cures, new chemical or metal formation, light speed etc. I have invested in QBTS since last year. For long term invest, yes, you may explore. For short-term traders, you may need to wait for the opportunities.
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  • Star in the Sky
    ·2025-10-23
    When the rich play the particular share, we follow..
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  • Michane
    ·2025-10-24
    "A credible machine harnessing bizarre sub-atomic phenomena could surpass ordinary computers at tasks like drug discovery.
    It could also break crucial encryption methods."
    This time round I support "Trump's movement" & certainly can feel an excitement for the next company on the list..
    I wouldn't speculate as I may not be able to foresee Trump's actions so whichever company it is.. good luck [Tongue]
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  • ECLC
    ·2025-10-24
    Quantum computing is important in real world applications. News of big equity stakes excite market.
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  • L.Lim
    ·2025-10-24
    This is almost comical... trump is never shy to make the news.
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    Realistically, I think quantum computing makes more sense than whatever form of AI the public is pushed to use (too much energy consumption for trivial pursuits or for nefarious purposes), so why not, let's join the trump hype! Quantum computing it is!

    @MillionaireTiger

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  • 北极篂
    ·2025-10-24
    从我的角度看,量子计算确实有潜力成为“特朗普板块”的一部分,特别是在他推动“美国科技独立”与“先进制造回流”的政策逻辑下。量子计算不仅象征技术主权,也代表未来AI与国防的核心竞争力,一旦白宫重新聚焦科技安全,这个领域的资金与政策红利可能迅速涌入。


    如果让我押注,我会关注像**IonQ(IONQ)或Rigetti(RGTI)**这类已上市的早期玩家。它们虽仍处在烧钱阶段,但在硬件量子比特的开发上具备技术壁垒。尤其IonQ在离子阱量子技术方面走得较稳,且获得亚马逊、微软等大厂云平台合作加持,这类资源在政策风口时会被放大。


    至于特朗普的下一个选择,我认为他可能会押宝“国防科技”或“AI安全”领域的企业。毕竟这些方向不仅能带动就业,也能强化国家安全叙事。


    我个人相信,量子计算未来二十年内确实可能成为下一个重大科技革命,但短期炒作会远大于实际落地。就像上个时代的AI与电动车一样——概念先行,真正兑现价值,还需要时间与资本的磨合。
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  • DiAngel
    ·2025-10-24
    I not a “stock” chaser. Very tiring.. I m contented with my pick. [Happy][Smile][LOL][Chuckle]
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  • TheStrategist
    ·2025-10-24
    Go all thw way Trump
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  • MHh
    ·2025-10-24
    I think quantum computing could be the next ‘trump sector’. Trump is first and foremost a businessman. He will not make money losing business. He definitely has understood it well and think it is crucial to the US to have a stake in it for future economic returns and national security. Next to AI, this could well be the next engine to enhance performance of technology by leaps and bounds. He would want to enter in early to secure a good price before the sector matures and everyone has a stake in it. By having a huge stake in it, he could make it the governement’s workhorse without having to set up from scratch.


    As a conservative investor, I rarely bet early when profits are not in yet. I prefer to buy when there are some signs of turning profit or signs of increase profit making potential. So, none.


    I think trump would buy RGTI and QBTS as they are the more promising ones.


    Quantum computing definitely will be the next big thing in 20 years, or even 10 at the current development pace
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  • DiAngel
    ·2025-10-24
    I not a “stock” chaser. Very tiring.. I m contented with my pick. [Happy][Smile][LOL][Chuckle]


    @1PC @rL @MHh @Universe宇宙
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    • DiAngelReplying to1PC
      [Tongue]
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    • 1PC
      ✋✋ 👍😊 Yup, it's a good choice 😄
      2025-10-25
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  • Success88
    ·2025-10-25
    Solid idea should invest in $IONQ Inc.(IONQ)$ now. Thanks for sharing
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  • BTS
    ·2025-10-25
    Trump’s involvement could raise the profile of quantum computing, but the sector’s future remains uncertain, with the CEO of Nvidia (NVDA) predicting decades before useful quantum computers are ready, while others anticipate breakthroughs in just a few years

    Investing in quantum firms is risky; government contracts have boosted some stocks, but the sector is still in early stages with unpredictable growth

    Trump may favor US companies with strong ties to defense and manufacturing, particularly those with government contracts, making them more attractive

    Experts are divided on whether quantum computing will take decades to mature or experience breakthroughs in just a few years, depending on ongoing investment and technological advancements。。。
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  • Alfie7539
    ·2025-11-05
    CCCX這家公司準備和infeqtion合併,這家量子公司一定有點東西,在這個節骨眼突然有較多資金關注。
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