During the trading hours on Thursday, Quantum Computing (QUBT, Financial) stock declined by about 40%. This comes after the stock has run up 578% in recent weeks on the back of buying into quantum computing technologies.

Similar to other quantum computing companies, QUBT’s recent stock price volatility is driven by the bubble and crash of those companies, exacerbated by the double whammy of burgeoning speculation and a rapidly evolving field.

According to analysts, investors have profited from the recent surge, and the current decline is possibly also due to a broader market correction affecting the high-growth technology sector. This sector is being watched closely despite short-term stock performance because quantum computing could lead to the advancement of new sectors based on enhanced computational capabilities.

With the inherent volatility and speculative nature of emerging tech, we would advise anyone interested to take a measured approach and do their due diligence before investing. When making investment decisions in this sector, one should pay very close attention to industry trends, company developments, and broader market conditions.

This article first appeared on GuruFocus.