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📰 The sudden collapse of a $20 billion AI fund reveals why Bitcoin is the first thing Wall Street sells when margin calls hit
🗓️ Aug 02 2026 15:59 UTC - CryptoSlate
A $20 billion AI hedge fund gained 439% through June, lost roughly two-thirds of its value in July, and sold most of a $16 billion public-stock portfolio as
➤ A $20 billion AI hedge fund experienced a rapid collapse due to leverage, losing two-thirds of its value in July after significant gains.
➤ The fund was forced to sell its public-stock portfolio to meet margin calls, highlighting how Wall Street liquidates assets during cash crunches.
➤ Bitcoin is identified as a likely first asset to be sold in such scenarios due to its 24/7 trading and high liquidity, even if it's not the cause of the initial loss.
#bitcoin #aifund #margincall #leverage #liquiditysqueeze #forcedselling #hedgefund #wallstreet #cryptoliquidation #assetbackedtoken
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2026-08-07 05:27:52 UTCEvent JSON
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