Nvidia Stock Sell-Off Grows After Thiel, SoftBank Exits
Nvidia stock sell-off followed Thiel's Q3 exit and SoftBank's $5.8B October divestment, prompting traders to reassess positioning around AI valuations.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Thiel Macro fully exited Nvidia, disposing of about 537,742 shares per its Q3 2025 13F filing.
- SoftBank sold 32.1 million Nvidia shares in October for $5.8 billion to fund AI projects.
- Both exits reignited debate over sustainability of AI-driven equity valuations and market positioning.
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Nvidia stock sell-off gained momentum after Peter Thiel’s Thiel Macro LLC fully exited its Nvidia position in its Q3 2025 SEC filing and SoftBank Group Corp. completed a large divestment in October. These moves have intensified debate over AI-driven equity valuations.
Thiel Macro and SoftBank Divest Nvidia Stakes
Thiel Macro LLC’s Q3 2025 SEC Form 13F filing on November 14 showed the fund sold all its Nvidia shares, disposing of about 537,742 shares that had represented nearly 40% of its portfolio [source:1]. This rapid unwinding marked a significant reduction in a concentrated holding.
In October 2025, SoftBank disclosed it sold its entire Nvidia stake, offloading 32.1 million shares and generating $5.8 billion in proceeds [source:2]. On November 11, SoftBank’s CFO said the proceeds would fund large-scale AI projects, including partnerships with OpenAI and investments in data centers and manufacturing. He added, "We can’t really tell if we’re in a bubble, but we are continuing to make these investments" [source:2].
Both sales were disclosed in filings and public statements without any reported regulatory issues.
Divestments Intensify AI Valuation Debate
These high-profile exits have sharpened investor focus on whether AI-driven equity valuations are sustainable, reviving concerns about a potential AI bubble. The timeline of events includes SoftBank’s October sale, the CFO’s November 11 clarification, and Thiel Macro’s November 14 filing [source:1][source:2].
The transactions have fueled market discussion but did not involve regulatory approvals or actions. SoftBank emphasized its sale was a strategic redeployment of capital rather than a loss of confidence in Nvidia’s prospects. Thiel Macro has not publicly explained its exit.
The Nvidia stock sell-off following these divestments highlights ongoing uncertainty about the durability of AI-related market enthusiasm.
