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Jim Chanos Profited from Shorting MSTR and Longing BTC, Outplaying Michael Saylor

Published on November 10, 2025

Categories: Market Analysis Bitcoin Investment Strategy

Veteran short-seller Jim Chanos reportedly doubled his money by shorting MicroStrategy (MSTR) at its peak in November 2024. Concurrently, he also capitalized on Bitcoin's (BTC) rally, demonstrating a successful strategy against Michael Saylor's well-known MSTR/BTC investment approach.

Jim Chanos doubled his money shorting MSTR from its exuberant peak in November 2024. He also profited from BTC's rally.

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