Why Nvidia Lost $400 Billion in One Day (Nov 5, 2026)

Nvidia (NVDA) fell about 8.6% on Thu, Nov 5, 2026, to about $183, losing more than $400B in market value in one day.

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Quick overview

On November 5, 2026, Nvidia fell about 8.6% to about $183 and lost more than $400B in market value.
Traders fear the new Democratic Congress could slow the AI data center buildout.
The stock is now below its 2025 close of $186.06, so its entire 2026 gain is gone.

−8.6% Nvidia one-day drop, Nov 5, 2026
−$400B Market value lost in one day
−$1.3T Value lost since the Oct 6 record

What happened

Nvidia fell about 8.6% on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to about $183. That wiped out more than $400 billion in market value in a single day. The stock is now below its December 31, 2025 close of $186.06, so its whole 2026 gain is gone.

Why it matters

On October 6, 2026, Nvidia closed at a record $239.24. Since then it has lost more than $1.3 trillion in market value. The reason given is fear that the new Democratic Congress could slow the AI data center buildout.

Watch the 30-second short to see how Nvidia gave back its whole 2026 gain.

FAQ

Why did Nvidia stock fall on November 5, 2026?

The chip sector sold off on fears that the new Democratic Congress could slow the AI data center buildout. Nvidia fell about 8.6% and lost more than $400B in value.