Goldman Sachs retreats as JPMorgan invests in Wall Street quantum computing race
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Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 26
Goldman Sachs retreats as JPMorgan invests in Wall Street quantum computing race
11 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 26
Goldman Sachs, once seen as a leader after partnering with Amazon and hiring specialized scientists, has scaled back its quantum computing ambitions.
Meanwhile, JPMorgan is increasing its investment in quantum technology, highlighting a growing divide among major financial institutions over the technology’s potential to boost earnings.
Goldman’s retreat follows disappointing findings from its early research, while the broader financial sector remains split on whether quantum breakthroughs are achievable or worth continued investment.
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Overview
In October 2025, JPMorgan Chase launched a $1.5 trillion Security and Resiliency Initiative, increasing its investments by 50% and dedicating $10 billion specifically to quantum computing, AI, and cybersecurity. This bold move, driven by CEO Jamie Dimon's focus on U.S. technological independence, sparked immediate market enthusiasm, with quantum stocks like Rigetti surging sharply. JPMorgan's strategy accelerated the quantum race, intensifying competition among tech giants and startups amid a booming funding environment. Meanwhile, Goldman Sachs took a cautious approach, focusing on practical quantum algorithms and partnerships with a five-year deployment horizon. Together, these contrasting strategies shape a rapidly evolving quantum market marked by high risks, extreme valuations, and geopolitical tensions.