SK Hynix Loses $47 Billion in Market Value as Storage Chip Boom Shows Cracks

On July 28, SK Hynix saw its market value evaporate by $47 billion in just over a month, transforming from one of the hottest themes in global artificial intelligence (AI) trading into a problematic holding in investment portfolios. Investors are concerned about overcrowding in AI-themed trades and the sharp increase in volatility due to leveraged trading, leading to a nearly 38% drop in the company's stock price from its historical high in June. During this period, SK Hynix's market value decline was only surpassed globally by SpaceX. While the AI boom has driven chip prices up, SK Hynix is expected to announce record quarterly results on Wednesday, but investors are becoming increasingly cautious, worried that rising storage chip costs may force users to reduce consumption and turn to cheaper alternatives.