CoreWeave Shares Plunge 15.5% on $5.28 Billion Sell-Off Rank 12th in U.S. Equity Volume

On August 14, 2025, CoreWeave (CRWV) closed with a 15.50% decline, marking its most significant single-day drop in recent months. The stock saw a trading volume of $5.28 billion, ranking 12th among U.S. equities for the day. The sharp sell-off followed mixed signals from industry participants regarding the sustainability of its high-performance computing infrastructure model amid shifting market dynamics.

Analysts noted increased scrutiny over CoreWeave’s capital allocation strategies, with some investors questioning the balance between short-term revenue growth and long-term infrastructure scalability. While the company has maintained strong demand for its cloud-based GPU services, recent sector-wide volatility has amplified sensitivity to macroeconomic indicators, particularly interest rate expectations tied to tech sector valuations.

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