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Sign InAmid growing volatility in AI infrastructure investments, the hedge fund Situational Awareness has liquidated the majority of its public stock portfolio. The fund, founded by former OpenAI researcher Leopold Aschenbrenner, sold these holdings to Ken Griffin's Citadel. This move follows steep losses experienced by the fund over the past month, necessitating an unwinding of public positions to manage risk or meet potential redemptions.
According to reports, the sale included significant positions in AI-related equities, though the fund reportedly retains its stake in the AI startup Anthropic. This liquidation occurred against a backdrop of mixed global economic signals; per market data from July 24, 2026, the German Manufacturing PMI stood at 52.2 while the UK Services PMI reached 51.8, reflecting a complex operating environment for global firms and technology providers.
Traders are currently monitoring how this high-profile liquidation impacts sentiment across the AI sector, particularly as authoritative price data for the fund's specific instruments remains unavailable at this time. Looking ahead, key catalysts include the German Ifo Business Climate index and US Durable Goods Orders, both scheduled for July 27, 2026, which may further influence market risk appetite.