Quantum computing stocks continued their upward momentum in Thursday’s premarket, building on Wednesday’s strong gains. The surge followed Microsoft Corp.’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) call for businesses to embrace a “quantum-ready” future by 2025, signaling growing optimism around the sector’s potential.

What Happened: According to Benzinga Pro, shares of Quantum Computing Inc (NASDAQ:QUBT) rose by 15.58%, Rigetti Computing Inc (NASDAQ:RGTI) increased by 3.47%, IONQ Inc (NYSE:IONQ) up by 1.93% and D-Wave Quantum Inc (NYSE:QBTS) climbed 9.67% in pre-market trading on Thursday. 

The rally gained further momentum as Nvidia Corp. (NASDAQ:NVDA) announced a “Quantum Day” at its upcoming GTC conference in March. Microsoft also launched a program to help businesses prepare for this transformative era, emphasizing the urgency for business leaders to act. Quantum computing stocks had previously surged last year following Google‘s breakthrough with its Willow quantum computing chip.

Despite Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang‘s assertion that practical quantum computing is likely two decades away, the company is not waiting to invest in its future. Nvidia is actively hiring for roles that will strengthen its quantum computing capabilities, indicating a long-term commitment to integrating quantum and classical computing systems.

Furthermore, Jim Cramer has been steering investors toward quantum computing stocks like Rigetti, especially following the GameStop sell-off. Cramer highlighted the extraordinary trading volume of Rigetti shares, suggesting a strong interest in the sector.