michael burry

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