D-Wave stock jumps on reports the U.S. government could soon take equity stake in quantum computing firms. Options data suggests QBTS shares will rally further through the end of 2025.

Researchers from Google Quantum AI report that their quantum processor, Willow, ran an algorithm for a quantum computer that solved a complex physics problem thousands of times faster than the world's most powerful classical supercomputers.

Although these elements signal strong momentum, there have been inconsistent indications about official government interest.