Michael Burry "99.9% of Retail Investors Know Nothing About the Coins They Hold"

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According to U.Today, a cryptocurrency specialized media outlet, on April 21 (local time), Michael Burry, founder of Scion Asset Management and well-known as the protagonist of 'The Big Short', pointed out the ignorance of investors.

Burry criticized on his X (formerly Twitter), saying, "99.9% of investors who think they know what they own actually know nothing." He added, "This structural misunderstanding can be a catalyst for severe financial losses," and "Bitcoin (BTC) investors are no exception here."

Bitcoin is currently in a recovery phase after a sharp drop earlier this year. The price has rebounded from the mid-$60,000s to the mid-$70,000s, forming a symmetrical triangle pattern. These technical indicators reflect market uncertainty. While buying pressure is entering at the lows, selling pressure is also active near resistance levels. Although the Relative Strength Index (RSI) is rising, showing signs of improving momentum, it remains below the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, making it too early to confirm a full bull market entry.

Burry's criticism targets the fixed notions held by Bitcoin investors. Many retail investors tend to view Bitcoin only as a macroeconomic hedge or a long-term store of value. However, Burry emphasized that it should not be overlooked that Bitcoin is a speculative asset driven by liquidity in the short term. This is because Bitcoin, like other speculative indicators, reacts sensitively to capital flows, positioning, and the global risk environment.

Bitcoin no longer moves as an independent asset. Its performance heavily depends on external factors such as asset correlations, leverage in the derivatives market, and macro policies. Burry pointed out that investors are investing based on vague speculation without adequately monitoring or understanding these complex mechanisms. Realizing that Bitcoin does not operate alone in a vacuum is the first step to reducing investment losses.

Currently, the virtual asset market is waiting for a clear catalyst, with prices confined within a narrow range. Burry's remarks are not merely intended to disparage investors but rather to be interpreted as advice to accurately grasp the operating principles of assets.

Investors' caution is required especially when expectations precede structural analysis. Bitcoin's future direction is expected to be determined by changes in market liquidity and macroeconomic indicators.

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