AI tokens sink as Nvidia unveils new AI chips at conference

AI tokens sink as Nvidia unveils new AI chips at conference

  • 18.03.2025 21:04
  • thestreet.com
  • Keywords: AI, Nvidia

AI crypto tokens dropped after Nvidia unveiled new AI chips. Investors are concerned about demand amid competition from China's DeepSeek model.

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Estimated market influence

Nvidia

Nvidia

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Analyst rating: Strong buy

Stock dropped after GTC conference announcements.

Palantir

Palantir

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Analyst rating: Neutral

Tech name fell nearly 4%

Context

Analysis of AI Tokens' Decline and Market Implications

Key Facts and Data Points

  • AI crypto tokens decline:

    • Bittensor (TAO): Significant losses
    • Render (RENDER): Sharp drop
    • Internet Computer (ICP): Over 6% fall in 24 hours
    • Near Protocol (NEAR): Also impacted
  • Nvidia's stock: Dropped 3.4% on Tuesday post-keynote.

  • Market indices:

    • Dow Jones Industrial Average: Down 260 points (-0.62%)
    • S&P 500: Fell 1.07%, nearing correction territory
    • Nasdaq Composite: Declined 1.71%
  • Nvidia's new AI chips:

    • Blackwell Ultra family of chips: Launching H2 2025
    • Vera Rubin GPU: Expected in 2026
    • Future models named after physicist Richard Feynman

Market Trends and Business Impact

  • Investor sentiment: Cautionary despite Nvidia's advancements in AI computing.
  • Short-term demand concerns: Investors worry if new chip releases will drive sufficient demand quickly.
  • Broad market jitters: Contributed to the sell-off across tech stocks, including Palantir (-3.9%).

Competitive Dynamics

  • China's DeepSeek R1 model: Seen as a potential challenger to Nvidia's AI dominance.
    • Huang downplayed fears, suggesting reliance on advanced reasoning models will boost demand for Nvidia's products.

Strategic Considerations and Long-Term Implications

  • Nvidia's aggressive chip release cycle: Investors question if the company can sustain growth while maintaining market leadership.
  • AI breakthroughs: CEO Jensen Huang highlighted "agentic AI" as a fundamental advancement, signaling long-term optimism for the industry.

Regulatory and Market Impact

  • No immediate regulatory developments mentioned, but the competitive landscape in AI chip development is intensifying.