Nvidia Insiders Offload $1 billion Stock as AI Demand Soars

- CEO Jensen Huang and other insiders sell over $1 billion in stock as AI demand soars. - June sales top $500 million as Nvidia becomes the world's most valuable company at $3.8 trillion. On June 29, 2025, the Financial Times reported that Nvidia insiders, led by CEO Jensen Huang, sold over $1 billion worth of company stock in the past year. This activity accelerated in June, when insiders sold more than $500 million in shares as Nvidia’s market capitalization soared to $3.8 trillion, making it the world's most valuable company. Between June 24 and 26, Jensen Huang sold 200,000 shares for approximately $30 million, his first such transactions since September 2024. The sales were conducted under a pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 trading plan established in March. According to the plan, Huang is permitted to sell up to 6 million shares by the end of the year. Despite these sales, Huang still holds the majority of his stake in the company. Other key insiders also sold significant amounts of stock. For instance, board member Mark Stevens plans to sell up to $550 million in Nvidia shares. In addition, executives Jay Puri, Tench Coxe, and Brooke Seawell have completed notable transactions in recent months. The increase in insider sales occurred as Nvidia’s stock recovered more than 60% from its April low, a rebound fueled by soaring demand for the company’s AI processors. These processors are a critical component in generative AI and high-performance computing systems. According to CoinMarketCap on June 29, Nvidia stock (NVDA) was trading at $158.37 as of 12:00 UTC, representing a 3.5% increase in 24-hour trading volume.