Nvidia has entered the record books as the world’s first public company to surpass a market capitalization of $5 trillion, solidifying its dominance in the artificial intelligence revolution. The company’s stock climbed over 5.6% on Wednesday, reaching $212.19, following President Donald Trump’s announcement about potential discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding Nvidia’s cutting-edge Blackwell chips.
The momentum in Nvidia’s stock has been propelled by strong investor confidence in the company’s leadership and technology. CEO Jensen Huang recently revealed that Nvidia anticipates $500 billion in AI chip sales, illustrating its massive influence on global chip infrastructure. He added that the firm is constructing seven supercomputers for U.S. national initiatives in fields such as defense, renewable energy, and scientific research.
In addition to its chip dominance, Nvidia has been actively expanding into telecommunications and infrastructure partnerships. The tech giant recently invested $1 billion in Nokia to shape the future of AI-driven 5G-Advanced and 6G networks. These developments emphasize Nvidia’s growing impact beyond the data center sector, as it integrates AI into communication systems worldwide.
The milestone comes just three months after Nvidia surpassed the $4 trillion mark, reflecting astonishing growth fueled by the rise of generative AI and machine learning. Its GPUs remain the backbone of today’s data centers, powering everything from large language models to autonomous systems. The scarcity and high performance of these chips continue to drive demand across global industries.
Nvidia’s meteoric rise also mirrors the broader trend of technological optimism sweeping Wall Street. Major players like Apple and Microsoft have crossed $4 trillion in valuation this year, while Nvidia continues to lead the AI charge with major investments, including a $100 billion partnership with OpenAI. With a $5 trillion valuation, the company now stands as a symbol of AI’s transformative power in global markets.
With a market cap of $5 trillion, Nvidia is now worth more than the aggregated stock markets of all countries, apart from the United States, China and Japan. https://t.co/KGMLrn6Zm1
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) October 29, 2025
