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can’t stop GameStop

by Larry Chiang on December 16, 2025

 
 
Cassandra Unchained
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Free article to everyone. The $GME Big Short Squeeze Prequel, play-by-play with the emails, filings. If one takes the time to read everything in here, including all the attachments, one will see it again through Beary Burry’s eyes. Enjoy! Again, my apologies for the delay, I hope pic.x.com/PPORjiRFa6
 
12/16/25, 8:03 AM
 
 
Dr. Michael Burry just dropped a fascinating free Substack piece – the “prequel” to the 2021 GameStop saga. It’s a detailed chronicle of his early investment thesis from 2018-2020, when GME was deeply undervalued with massive cash reserves, upcoming console catalysts, and aggressive share buybacks that retired 37% of outstanding shares at an average of just $5.21 – all while facing extreme short interest.
He shares his letters to the board advocating for those buybacks and even his in-person meeting with Ryan Cohen. Burry clarifies the mechanics of the eventual squeeze: not primarily from naked shorts, but a classic gamma squeeze driven by retail options buying forcing market makers to hedge with shares.
Today, with GameStop sitting on ~$4.6 billion in cash, a ~$10 billion market cap, and still ~16% short interest, the foundation remains intriguing. He teases a potential “sequel” ahead.
As a long-time GME holder (since January 28, 2021) and GameStop Director, I always appreciate thoughtful, data-driven perspectives like this – especially from someone who saw the value so early. The journey continues.
Strong fundamentals + disciplined execution + time = compelling outcomes. 
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