Michael Burry Doubles Down On Massive Nvidia Short Bet

Famous trader Michael Burry has increased his short position against semiconductor giant Nvidia. The move adds to the substantial short bet he originally placed in the third quarter of 2025. Burry made the adjustment while Nvidia shares traded near $210, just before a sharp market downturn took hold in late July.

The timing appears favorable for the bearish investor as Nvidia equity slid during recent trading sessions, extending weekly losses and pushing monthly charts into the red. Burry remains skeptical about the artificial intelligence boom, pointing to heavy debt accumulation among private credit providers, chip leases, and data center buildouts. He warns that rising bond yields could turn these financial pressures into a wider economic contagion.

Market observers have also noted growing friction in data center construction, including project delays and cancellations alongside concerns over circular financing arrangements. Beyond Nvidia, Burry expanded his short positions against Micron, Caterpillar, and the iShares Semiconductor ETF, while maintaining previous bearish bets on Tesla and Palantir. Traders should watch upcoming earnings reports and hardware sales figures to gauge the health of the artificial intelligence sector moving forward.