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Quantum Computing Race: IonQ Dominates, Rigetti Lags Behind

1/10/2026

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In 2026, IonQ leads with 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, but slower processing could hinder growth.
Rigetti Computing was not selected for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and struggles to close the gap.
Both companies' stock performance remains highly volatile and depends on market risk appetite.
Investing in this sector is risky because practical quantum computing could arrive by 2030, so ETFs may help.

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Story summary

In 2026, IonQ leads with 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, but slower processing could hinder growth.
Rigetti Computing was not selected for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and struggles to close the gap.
Both companies' stock performance remains highly volatile and depends on market risk appetite.
Investing in this sector is risky because practical quantum computing could arrive by 2030, so ETFs may help.