Since the beginning of the year, there has been an increase of around 280 percent; over twelve months, a gain of more than 2,700 percent. However, after the record rally, there was a setback: after a start to the week with +7.3% to 35.04 USD, the price fell on Tuesday by 8.7% to 32 USD before temporarily rising again to 33.63 USD on Wednesday. These movements illustrate how sensitive the market currently is to news surrounding the topic of quantum computing.

Technological Advantage through Adiabatic Quantum Computing

D-Wave Quantum differs from many competitors through its specialization in Adiabatic Quantum Computing – a technology that offers advantages particularly in complex optimization tasks. This places the company in a niche where it is currently a technological leader. This positioning has piqued the interest of institutional investors and government research institutions that see quantum computing as a strategic market for the future.

Between Future Market and Gamble

For investors, D-Wave Quantum remains a bet on technological breakthrough. If it succeeds in commercially scaling the adiabatic technology, new revenue streams could emerge in areas such as logistics, financial modeling, or materials research. At the same time, valuation and volatility are extremely high—a combination that increases opportunities and risks equally.

The company is likely to provide short-term impulses with its quarterly figures on November 6. The key will be whether D-Wave can demonstrate progress in commercializing its systems and stabilizing its revenues. D-Wave Quantum is emblematic of the quantum computing hype: enormous imagination, but also enormous fluctuations. Those who invest should account for both technological vision and speculative risk – and bring strong nerves.