CoreWeave’s Aggressive Valuation Draws Caution Amid AI Boom
CoreWeave's meteoric rise—nearly 400% since its March IPO—exemplifies the AI gold rush. The former crypto miner pivoted to GPU leasing, capitalizing on generative AI demand. Yet cracks emerge in the bullish narrative.
'This is aggressive,' warns The Asian Investor, a top-tier analyst ranking in TipRanks' top 2%. The company's $20 billion capex plan, likely debt-fueled, coupled with Q1 2025 losses of $314.6 million, signals escalating risk. Valuation drawdowns loom when 'initial excitement dies down.'
The AI sector's breakneck growth creates both winners and precarious bets. CoreWeave's trajectory mirrors crypto's boom-bust cycles—where infrastructure plays initially thrive, but fundamentals eventually dictate longevity.