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michael burry

michael burry

Michael Burry is the iconic investor associated with "The Big Short"

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Michael Burry is the iconic investor associated with "The Big Short," and is recognized for foreseeing the financial crisis of 2008. As the founder of Scion Asset Management, he has redirected attention to emerging markets, such as blockchain and digital assets.

 

Quick Facts

Full name

Michael James Burry

Birth

19-06-1971, San Jose, California, United States

Nationality

American

Education

University of California, Los Angeles

Marital status

Married

Net worth

Estimated $300 million

 

Although Burry was initially hesitant about Bitcoin, he has examined crypto's influence in financial markets, cautioning about speculative bubbles while recognizing blockchain's possibilities in decentralization.

 

His investment approaches frequently contest conventional narratives, rendering his opinions on digital assets very impactful.

 

Michael Burry - Career Highlights

  • 2000 – Founded Scion Capital, achieving massive returns.
  • 2008 – Predicted the housing crash, profiting from the crisis.
  • 2013 – Reopened Scion Asset Management, analyzing emerging markets.
  • 2020 – Warned of speculative bubbles in crypto and stocks.
  • 2022 – Recognized blockchain’s role in financial decentralization.
  • 2023 – Explored digital assets as an alternative investment class.

 

Burry's profound financial knowledge and unconventional perspective persist in influencing conversations about regulating cryptocurrency, decentralized finance (DeFi), and economic models based on blockchain technology.

 

Awards & Recognitions of Michael Burry

Year

Institution

Description

2008

Wall Street Journal

Financial Crisis Forecaster

2020

Forbes

Market Disruptor Award

2021

Bloomberg

Top Contrarian Investor

2022

CoinDesk

Blockchain Macro Analyst of the Year

2023

Financial Times

Alternative Investments Thought Leader

 

Useful Links Connect With Michael Burry

Platform

Link

X (formerly Twitter)

twitter.com/michaeljburry

LinkedIn

linkedin.com/in/michaelburry

Bloomberg

bloomberg.com

Scion Asset website

scionasset.com

Social Media

Expertise

  • Entrepreneur
  • Investor
  • Management

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