Rigetti Computing Surges 5.27% on $7.57B Trading Volume Ranks 9th as Quantum Strategy Sparks Investor Frenzy

Rigetti Computing (RGTI) surged 5.27% on October 7, 2025, as trading volume reached $7.57 billion, a 68.15% increase from the previous day, ranking it ninth in market activity. The stock’s strong performance reflected heightened investor interest amid strategic developments in its quantum computing initiatives.

Recent updates highlighted Rigetti’s progress in expanding its quantum cloud platform, with new partnerships securing long-term research contracts. These agreements, undisclosed in financial terms, were cited as catalysts for short-term liquidity inflows. Analysts noted the company’s focus on hybrid quantum-classical solutions could position it to capture a larger share of the enterprise computing market.

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