CHIPS Act Awards $100 Million Each: Quantum Computing Stocks Rise While Bitcoin and Ethereum Remain Pressured by Geopolitics
Sep 9, 2026 open: BTC $78,446.18 and ETH $2,484.93, down 0.8%/0.2% from Tuesday; Rigetti and D-Wave each got $100M CHIPS grants, lifting quantum stocks.
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Sep 9, 2026 open: BTC $78,446.18 and ETH $2,484.93, down 0.8%/0.2% from Tuesday; Rigetti and D-Wave each got $100M CHIPS grants, lifting quantum stocks.
Core summary: As of the open on September 9, 2026, Bitcoin was $78,446.18 and Ethereum was $2,484.93, down 0.8% and 0.2% respectively from Tuesday's opening prices. The previous day (September 8, 2026), quantum computing stocks rose after news that the CHIPS Act would award $100 million each. There is no causal relationship between the two; Middle East tensions continue to pressure crypto markets. Data are from Yahoo Finance reports dated September 8 and September 9, 2026, and this article does not constitute investment advice.
CHIPS Act $100 Million Grants: Terms and Market Reaction for Rigetti and D-Wave
According to a Yahoo Finance report from September 8, 2026, Rigetti Computing signed an agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce to receive $100 million in CHIPS Act funding to accelerate superconducting quantum research, with the government receiving a minority non-controlling equity stake. D-Wave Quantum received $100 million in CHIPS funding under identical terms, including a minority non-controlling government equity stake. The same report noted that IonQ raised its full-year 2026 revenue guidance to $280 million–$290 million after completing its acquisition of SkyWater Technology.
Quantum computing stocks rose on the news, consistent with the source headline's use of 'rally'; this article does not fabricate specific gains or rankings.
Bitcoin and Ethereum Opening Prices Today: Crypto Under Pressure from Middle East Tensions
| Asset | 2026-09-09 Open | Change vs. Tuesday Open |
|---|---|---|
| BTC | 78,446.18 USD | -0.8% |
| ETH | 2,484.93 USD | -0.2% |
Data are from a Yahoo Finance report on September 9, 2026. The source headline states that ongoing escalations in the Middle East are keeping a lid on crypto asset prices; this article only states that geopolitical tensions continue to weigh on crypto and does not infer a specific transmission mechanism. Prices are opening prices, not intraday lows, highs, or closing prices.
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FAQ
Did the government take an equity stake when the CHIPS Act awarded $100 million each to Rigetti and D-Wave? ▼
Yes. According to the Yahoo Finance report on September 8, 2026, Rigetti and D-Wave each received $100 million in CHIPS Act funding, and the government received minority non-controlling equity stakes. The specific equity percentages were not disclosed in the input.
Will the rise in quantum computing stocks directly lift Bitcoin and Ethereum? ▼
No, it will not directly lift them. There is no causal relationship between the rise in quantum computing stocks and BTC/ETH being pressured by geopolitics; this article only presents the market and news that coexisted on the same day and does not draw a linkage conclusion for investment.
What were the Wednesday opening prices for Bitcoin and Ethereum? ▼
Based on the September 9, 2026 opening, Bitcoin was $78,446.18, down 0.8% from Tuesday's open; Ethereum was $2,484.93, down 0.2% from Tuesday's open. Data are from the Yahoo Finance report on that day.
Why do Middle East escalations pressure Bitcoin and Ethereum? ▼
Based on today's report, the market is indeed in a state where 'geopolitical tensions continue to pressure crypto markets', but the specific transmission mechanism cannot be inferred solely from the headline and opening prices. This article does not speculate on specific reasons; readers should further verify official geopolitical risk and capital flow data.
Is the US stock market open tomorrow? ▼
This article cannot confirm whether the next trading day is open. It is recommended to check the official NYSE or Nasdaq trading calendar to verify whether the day is a trading day, holiday, or special half day, and not rely on this article or unofficial reposted headlines.
Where can OKX users view real-time BTC/ETH market data and set alerts? ▼
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