ASML's Trading Volume Hits 13.38 Billion, Ranks 46th in Market as Stock Price Surges 1.92%

On June 10, 2025, ASML's trading volume reached 13.38 billion, ranking 46th in the day's stock market. ASML's stock price rose by 1.92%, marking the fourth consecutive day of gains, with a total increase of 5.68% over the past four days.

ASML has been a key player in the chip industry since the 1980s, developing lithography machines essential for creating chips, the foundational technology for computers. The company's expertise in EUV lithography is particularly noteworthy, as this technology is crucial for producing advanced AI chips and smaller geometries in semiconductor manufacturing.

Inversion Semiconductor, a startup backed by Y Combinator, is developing a compact particle accelerator that could revolutionize chipmaking. Their technology aims to produce a light source 33 times more powerful than ASML's current EUV light, potentially enabling faster and more cost-effective chip production. However, the startup faces significant challenges, including the need for petawatt-class lasers and the development of a new ecosystem for its lithography systems.

ASML's dominance in the EUV equipment market, holding approximately 90% or more of the share, is driven by its advanced EUV lithography machines. This monopoly positions ASML as a critical beneficiary of the AI-driven semiconductor industry's growth. Despite the potential competition from startups like Inversion Semiconductor, ASML's established technology and market position remain strong.