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How Jim Chanos outplayed Michael Saylor: short MSTR, long BTC

posted on Jan. 17, 2026 at 1:49 pm

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

Felicity ShortJanuary 17, 2026

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