Nvidia's $269.87 Billion Trading Volume Secures Second Place Despite 31.55% Decline

On July 16, 2025, Nvidia's trading volume reached $269.87 billion, a 31.55% decrease from the previous day, ranking second in the day's stock market. Nvidia's stock price increased by 0.39%, marking two consecutive days of gains and a total increase of 4.45% over the past two days.

Nvidia's decision to resume sales of its H20 AI chip to China comes after securing assurances from the U.S. government. This move reverses a previous ban and is part of ongoing trade talks between the U.S. and China. The resumption of sales is seen as a gesture of goodwill, particularly in the context of discussions involving rare earth minerals.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has praised China's generative AI models, highlighting their global impact and the open-source approach taken by Chinese companies. He noted that over 1.5 million developers in China use Nvidia's technology to drive innovation. This praise comes as Nvidia aims to increase its H20 chip supply to China, following assurances from the U.S. government that such shipments would be allowed.

Huang's comments underscore the strategic importance of China's market for Nvidia, especially in the context of AI development. The resumption of H20 chip sales is expected to boost Nvidia's revenue, which had been impacted by U.S. export controls. The company had previously missed out on significant sales due to these restrictions, and the resumption of sales is seen as a positive development for Nvidia's financial performance.