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05 Jul 2026, 13:29 UTC · 1h ago
Why Michael Burry's Massive Bet Against Micron Could Be His Biggest Mistake Yet
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24/7 Wall Street
05 Jul 2026, 13:29 UTC · 1h ago
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Michael Burry has established a direct short position against Micron Technology around $1,052 per share. — A high-profile bet against a major AI play by a renowned contrarian can trigger sentiment shifts and selling pressure.
-0.60Cloud giants are projected to spend over $700 billion on AI infrastructure this year. — This level of capital expenditure provides a massive, fundamental demand floor for AI-related hardware providers.
+0.50Micron's High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) production is effectively sold out through 2026. — Guaranteed revenue and demand visibility for several years mitigate the immediate risk of a cyclical price collapse.
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The global DRAM market is controlled by an oligopoly of three companies practicing disciplined capacity expansion. — Reduced oversupply risk compared to previous cycles supports higher pricing power and margins for the dominant players.
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Mentioned as a primary driver of demand for high-bandwidth memory via its AI accelerators.
While Michael Burry is shorting the stock, the author argues that AI demand and sold-out HBM production through 2026 provide strong tailwinds.
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