Quantum computing promises to solve problems beyond classical computers' reach, from drug discovery to optimization. The market, valued at $1.6 billion in 2025, could hit $7.3 billion by 2030, growing at 34.6% annually. Amid this surge, ) stands out with its superconducting qubit technology and cloud platform. Trading at $40 per share with a $13 billion market cap, RGTI stock has surged 162% in 2025 on tech milestones and deals.
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This rally pushes QUBT's 12-month gains beyond 3,200%, cementing its status as a momentum juggernaut in quantum computing. It's not alone, though. Peers like IonQ ( ) and D-Wave Computing ( NASDAQ:QBTS ) are up between 3% and 4% today, with Rigetti Computing ( NASDAQ:RGTI ) rising another 10% after jumping 12.5% yesterday. So far this week, RGTI stock is up nearly 42%.
Quantum computing could be humanity's biggest breakthrough since the discovery of fire, enabling problem-solving beyond the capabilities of current computers, potentially revolutionizing industries.
My first encounter with physics came when I was eight years old, inspired by the story of a great scientist who left an unfinished manuscript on his desk. This sparked my fascination with the universe and the fundamental laws governing it, particularly the legacy of Einstein and his elusive theory of everything, which aims to encapsulate the workings of the cosmos in a single equation.
Advancements in qubit scalability and error correction have propelled the industry forward, with companies like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum leading the charge among pure-play quantum stocks.