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New Form 13F data show institutional investors trimmed stakes in IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum in Q4, with IonQ’s share count rising due to a $2 billion equity offering that diluted existing holders; overall ownership fell for all three, signaling caution despite hype and big growth projections for the quantum-computing sector.
D-Wave Quantum Inc. disclosed a Form D showing nearly $275 million in common stock issued as merger consideration to former Quantum Circuits equityholders, not a cash raise, with no money raised and no ongoing offering; the share issuance effectively diluted shares at merger close, and QBTS fell about 8.6% to $21.22 as other quantum stocks dropped, while the Street’s consensus remains bullish on QBTS with a Strong Buy and an average target around $40.38, implying roughly 90% upside.
The article predicts that shares of Rigetti Computing and D-Wave Quantum, which have surged dramatically since 2023, will crash in 2026 due to the bursting of the quantum computing bubble, as large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers are still at least a decade away and the market for quantum computing remains relatively small compared to AI.
Investing in quantum computing stocks like IonQ, Rigetti Computing, and D-Wave Quantum could present a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity due to their technological advancements, strategic partnerships, and significant market gains, making them promising long-term investments in a groundbreaking field.
Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including drug discovery, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity. Governments worldwide are heavily investing in quantum technologies, with the market projected to reach $850 billion by 2040. Investors may consider stocks such as IonQ, which has seen significant growth and secured major deals, D-Wave Quantum, a commercial supplier of quantum computers with strong revenue and customer bookings growth, and the Defiance Quantum ETF, which provides exposure to companies at the forefront of transformative computing technologies.