Nvidia has become the first publicly traded company to reach a $5 trillion market value after its shares rose over 4%.
The surge reflects booming global demand for artificial intelligence chips.
Nvidia has made history by becoming the first publicly traded company to hit a $5 trillion market valuation after its shares jumped more than 4% on Wednesday. The company’s stock has surged over 50% in 2025, powered by rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) chips.
The milestone highlights Nvidia’s shift from being a gaming chipmaker to becoming a global leader in AI technology. CEO Jensen Huang said the company expects around $500 billion in AI chip orders and plans to build seven supercomputers for the U.S. government.
Nvidia also announced a $1 billion investment in Nokia to develop next-generation 6G network technology, expanding its role in the global tech ecosystem.
According to CNBC, U.S. markets have been hitting new highs as AI excitement continues to drive investor confidence. Tech giants Apple and Microsoft have both exceeded $4 trillion in market capitalization. However, some analysts caution that the rapid growth of AI-related stocks could lead to a market correction.
The International Monetary Fund and the Bank of England recently warned that global markets may face turbulence if AI enthusiasm cools. Despite that, Ark Invest CEO Cathie Wood said she believes the AI revolution is still in its early stages, calling it “the beginning of a technology transformation.”
Nvidia’s Rise to $5 Trillion
Nvidia’s journey has been marked by rapid growth. The company first crossed $1 trillion in May 2023, joined the $2 trillion club by February 2024, and surpassed $3 trillion in June 2024. These milestones were driven by soaring demand for AI processors and data center technology.
From its beginnings as a graphics processor manufacturer for gamers, Nvidia has evolved into one of the most influential companies shaping the future of computing and artificial intelligence.
