IONQ Stock Volatility Highlights Quantum Computing’s Strategic Importance
IONQ shares experienced dramatic swings in October, peaking NEAR $82 before a 30% plunge as profit-taking and sector rotation eroded gains. The initial rally followed J.P. Morgan Chase's $10 billion Security and Resiliency Initiative, which identified quantum computing among 27 strategic investment areas.
Market sentiment shifted abruptly as banking-sector stress and gold's rally triggered a flight from high-risk tech. Just as the stock stabilized in the mid-$50s, speculation about potential U.S. government equity stakes in quantum firms reignited interest—despite Commerce Department denials.