Nvidia at a Crossroads: Unstoppable Growth, Geopolitical Tensions, and Fears of Talent Drain to China
Ion Jauregui – Analyst at ActivTrades
Nvidia’s rise as a central player in the artificial intelligence revolution has not been a solitary journey. The company, now valued at over $4 trillion, has built a complex network of suppliers, strategic clients, and industrial partners that fuel its growth. However, this success has also placed the firm under the scrutiny of U.S. authorities, especially amid growing fears of knowledge transfer to China.
Washington on Alert: National Security Risks?
The U.S. government has begun to closely monitor the hiring of foreign talent in strategic sectors. One of its main concerns is the potential unintentional transfer of advanced military knowledge to China through engineers working at companies like Nvidia. The company’s chips power everything from data centers to autonomous systems, and part of its strength lies in the know-how contributed by its employees—many of whom are of Asian descent—to the development of these key technologies.
Although the company benefits enormously from hiring highly skilled engineers—many of them trained in U.S. universities—there is concern in Capitol Hill and the Pentagon that some of these specialists, directly or indirectly, could end up collaborating with China’s People’s Liberation Army. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Pentagon have increased scrutiny of technical staff with links to China, particularly after identifying several cases of dual-nationality engineers involved in sensitive projects. According to intelligence sources cited by outlets such as Bloomberg and The Washington Post, internal investigations have been launched to review hiring policies at key semiconductor companies. There is concern that without stricter measures, U.S. technological know-how—especially related to dual-use civilian-military GPUs—could leak and accelerate the development of Chinese military capabilities, including AI for warfare.
The Ecosystem Powering Nvidia
Nvidia does not manufacture its own chips: it relies primarily on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which produces its most advanced units—such as the H100 and the new B200 Blackwell chips—using 3 and 4 nanometer processes. Pressure from the U.S. government to relocate production led TSMC to build a factory in Arizona as a geostrategic response to ensure supply on American soil.
Additionally, companies like SK Hynix, Micron, Wistron, and Flex form a key supply chain, providing everything from HBM memory to full system assembly. In parallel, Nvidia has accelerated development of the HBM4 chip amid growing competition from new players such as AMD and AI divisions of Chinese firms.
An AI-Powered Empire: Voracious Clients and Strategic Alliances
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s rise has been meteoric. From a napkin sketch in 1993 to a market cap surpassing $4 trillion, the company has gone from revolutionizing video games to becoming the heart of artificial intelligence. The key lies in its GPUs (such as the H100 and the new B200), which power language models like ChatGPT and Llama-4.
Its supplier network includes TSMC, SK Hynix, Micron, and Wistron, while on the demand side, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Super Micro are among the giants boosting its revenue. In fact, Microsoft alone accounts for nearly 19% of Nvidia’s revenue. Microsoft leads with over $29 billion invested, while Meta allocates more than 9% of Nvidia’s total revenue to training its Llama-4 model. Even Amazon, which develops its own Trainium and Graviton chips, continues to purchase Nvidia GPUs due to high customer demand for cutting-edge products.
Now, all hopes are pinned on the new generation of Blackwell chips. The B200 promises performance up to 30 times higher than the H100 in generative AI tasks, positioning it as the new industry standard. But as the market matures, competition, regulation, and geopolitical risks are all intensifying.
Technical Analysis of Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia (NVDA) shares closed yesterday at $164.07, slightly below its all-time high of $167.89. On the daily chart, we observe a consolidation movement after hitting a new record high on Friday. The price remains within an upward channel that began in January 2024.
The technical outlook remains bullish, but a short-term pause or sideways movement is not out of the question—especially if regulatory pressure or the next quarterly results fail to meet high market expectations. The key level to watch is around $141 as the structural support to maintain the uptrend.
The Future? A Mix of Innovation and Oversight
Nvidia embodies the spirit of Silicon Valley, but its privileged position also makes it a central piece on the global geopolitical chessboard. While its technology drives scientific, medical, and consumer advancements, its ties to Asia and openness to foreign talent will continue to spark friction with Washington.
The big question is whether it can continue to lead the AI race without destabilizing the delicate balance between national security and technological innovation. Time—and the regulators—will tell.
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Ion Jauregui – Analyst at ActivTrades
Nvidia’s rise as a central player in the artificial intelligence revolution has not been a solitary journey. The company, now valued at over $4 trillion, has built a complex network of suppliers, strategic clients, and industrial partners that fuel its growth. However, this success has also placed the firm under the scrutiny of U.S. authorities, especially amid growing fears of knowledge transfer to China.
Washington on Alert: National Security Risks?
The U.S. government has begun to closely monitor the hiring of foreign talent in strategic sectors. One of its main concerns is the potential unintentional transfer of advanced military knowledge to China through engineers working at companies like Nvidia. The company’s chips power everything from data centers to autonomous systems, and part of its strength lies in the know-how contributed by its employees—many of whom are of Asian descent—to the development of these key technologies.
Although the company benefits enormously from hiring highly skilled engineers—many of them trained in U.S. universities—there is concern in Capitol Hill and the Pentagon that some of these specialists, directly or indirectly, could end up collaborating with China’s People’s Liberation Army. The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Pentagon have increased scrutiny of technical staff with links to China, particularly after identifying several cases of dual-nationality engineers involved in sensitive projects. According to intelligence sources cited by outlets such as Bloomberg and The Washington Post, internal investigations have been launched to review hiring policies at key semiconductor companies. There is concern that without stricter measures, U.S. technological know-how—especially related to dual-use civilian-military GPUs—could leak and accelerate the development of Chinese military capabilities, including AI for warfare.
The Ecosystem Powering Nvidia
Nvidia does not manufacture its own chips: it relies primarily on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), which produces its most advanced units—such as the H100 and the new B200 Blackwell chips—using 3 and 4 nanometer processes. Pressure from the U.S. government to relocate production led TSMC to build a factory in Arizona as a geostrategic response to ensure supply on American soil.
Additionally, companies like SK Hynix, Micron, Wistron, and Flex form a key supply chain, providing everything from HBM memory to full system assembly. In parallel, Nvidia has accelerated development of the HBM4 chip amid growing competition from new players such as AMD and AI divisions of Chinese firms.
An AI-Powered Empire: Voracious Clients and Strategic Alliances
Meanwhile, Nvidia’s rise has been meteoric. From a napkin sketch in 1993 to a market cap surpassing $4 trillion, the company has gone from revolutionizing video games to becoming the heart of artificial intelligence. The key lies in its GPUs (such as the H100 and the new B200), which power language models like ChatGPT and Llama-4.
Its supplier network includes TSMC, SK Hynix, Micron, and Wistron, while on the demand side, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon, Alphabet, and Super Micro are among the giants boosting its revenue. In fact, Microsoft alone accounts for nearly 19% of Nvidia’s revenue. Microsoft leads with over $29 billion invested, while Meta allocates more than 9% of Nvidia’s total revenue to training its Llama-4 model. Even Amazon, which develops its own Trainium and Graviton chips, continues to purchase Nvidia GPUs due to high customer demand for cutting-edge products.
Now, all hopes are pinned on the new generation of Blackwell chips. The B200 promises performance up to 30 times higher than the H100 in generative AI tasks, positioning it as the new industry standard. But as the market matures, competition, regulation, and geopolitical risks are all intensifying.
Technical Analysis of Nvidia (NVDA)
Nvidia (NVDA) shares closed yesterday at $164.07, slightly below its all-time high of $167.89. On the daily chart, we observe a consolidation movement after hitting a new record high on Friday. The price remains within an upward channel that began in January 2024.
- Key Support: $141.75 (above the 50-session moving average), a level defended by buyers during recent pullbacks.
- Immediate Resistance: $167.89 (all-time high). A breakout with volume could open the door to $180 as the next psychological target.
- Technical Indicators:
- The daily RSI stands at 72.95%, reflecting strong overbought conditions and suggesting continued buying interest.
- The moving averages remain in a wide bullish crossover, with no clear sign of directional reversal.
- The volume point of control (POC) sits at $118, at the lower end of the consolidation zone.
- The MACD continues in a bullish crossover pattern, although it’s starting to show a loss of momentum. This could signal that the price push is weakening, indicating a bearish divergence between price and volume.
The technical outlook remains bullish, but a short-term pause or sideways movement is not out of the question—especially if regulatory pressure or the next quarterly results fail to meet high market expectations. The key level to watch is around $141 as the structural support to maintain the uptrend.
The Future? A Mix of Innovation and Oversight
Nvidia embodies the spirit of Silicon Valley, but its privileged position also makes it a central piece on the global geopolitical chessboard. While its technology drives scientific, medical, and consumer advancements, its ties to Asia and openness to foreign talent will continue to spark friction with Washington.
The big question is whether it can continue to lead the AI race without destabilizing the delicate balance between national security and technological innovation. Time—and the regulators—will tell.
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The information provided does not constitute investment research. The material has not been prepared in accordance with the legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research and such should be considered a marketing communication.
All information has been prepared by ActivTrades ("AT"). The information does not contain a record of AT's prices, or an offer of or solicitation for a transaction in any financial instrument. No representation or warranty is given as to the accuracy or completeness of this information.
Any material provided does not have regard to the specific investment objective and financial situation of any person who may receive it. Past performance and forecasting are not a synonym of a reliable indicator of future performance. AT provides an execution-only service. Consequently, any person acting on the information provided does so at their own risk. Political risk is unpredictable. Central bank actions can vary. Platform tools do not guarantee success.
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