Bitcoin, AI Coins Bounce as Nvidia Signs $20B AI Inference Deal with Groq

Bitcoin and AI coins surged today following news that Nvidia has signed a $20 billion artificial intelligence (AI) inference technology deal with Groq. The partnership is set to accelerate AI adoption and boost AI-crypto convergence.

Nvidia Enters $20 Billion Deal with AI Inference Chip Startup Groq

Nvidia signed a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Groq for its inference technology, according to an official announcement on December 24. This announcement sparked renewed optimism in the AI and crypto sectors, with Bitcoin rising towards $88K.

The $20 billion deal marks a shared goal of expanding access to high-performance, low-cost inference technology. It will boost AI adoption as it focuses on delivering cutting-edge AI inference infrastructure.

Groq’s founder and CEO Jonathan Ross, president Sunny Madra, and other members of the Groq team will join Nvidia to help advance and scale the licensed technology. Investors anticipate a new wave of technological integration and innovation.

Notably, Groq will continue to operate as an independent company. Simon Edwards will take the role of Chief Executive Officer. Also, GroqCloud will continue to operate without interruption, Ross confirmed.

Today Groq entered into a non-exclusive licensing agreement with Nvidia for Groq’s inference technology. Along with other members of the Groq team, I’ll be joining Nvidia to help integrate the licensed technology. GroqCloud will continue to operate without interruption.

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— Jonathan Ross (@JonathanRoss321) December 24, 2025

Bitcoin and AI Coins Price Jump

The major deal between tech giant Nvidia and high-performance AI inference chips startup Groq will likely accelerate AI adoption across industries, potentially boosting demand for decentralized computing and blockchain-based AI projects.

Bitcoin jumped nearly 1% to an intraday high of $87,956. The price is currently trading at $87,741 following a rebound from $86,411 lows. Trading volume remains low amid crash jitters over Friday’s $23 billion BTC options expiry.

However, experts have highlighted that the US is now the biggest seller of Bitcoin, while investors in Asia are buying the dip. Prices are driven by sentiment and capital flow, as evidenced by Bitcoin ETF outflows.

Meanwhile, top AI coins tokens such as Chainlink (LINK), Bittensor (TAO), and Near Protocol (NEAR) saw a much-needed rebound, with TAO price jumping more than 6% to $224.

VIRTUAL and BAT skyrocketed by more than 4% and 11%. Also, GRT, INJ, ICP, LPT, IP, and FET, and other AI coins witnessed massive demand from investors.