Nvidia has officially made history by becoming the first company to reach a staggering $4 trillion market capitalization, following a more than 2% surge in its share price on Wednesday. The milestone cements Nvidia’s position as the world’s most valuable company, ahead of tech titans Microsoft and Apple, both of which previously crossed the $3 trillion threshold.
This massive leap is driven by the ongoing generative artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, with Nvidia supplying the core technology—high-performance GPUs—that power AI applications such as ChatGPT and other large language models.
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Founded in 1993 and headquartered in California, Nvidia initially surpassed the $2 trillion mark in February 2024 and continued its meteoric rise to $3 trillion in June 2025, now achieving the $4 trillion milestone in July 2025.
Nvidia’s GPUs are critical components in AI infrastructure, making it a cornerstone of the global AI ecosystem. Major tech firms, including Microsoft—one of Nvidia’s biggest customers—are heavily reliant on Nvidia’s cutting-edge chips for their AI operations.
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The company has seen explosive growth since late 2022, when the launch of ChatGPT accelerated global interest and investment in AI. Nvidia’s dominance in the GPU market has allowed it to capitalize more than any other player in the sector.
As the demand for AI computing power continues to soar, Nvidia’s role in shaping the future of technology only grows stronger.
