Leopold Aschenbrenner

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Aug 3, 2026
13:30Globes
A Dirty Trick or Coincidence: Did Citadel Accelerate the Collapse of Aschenbrenner's Fund?
Markets

A Dirty Trick or Coincidence: Did Citadel Accelerate the Collapse of Aschenbrenner's Fund?

Following the collapse of Leopold Aschenbrenner's Situational Awareness hedge fund, Wall Street is debating Citadel's potential role. Critics suspect that the firm's aggressive macro forecast triggered a panic that allowed it to acquire the fund's assets at a bargain.

Aug 2, 2026
19:00Globes
400% Leverage: The Fall of an Investment Prodigy
Markets

400% Leverage: The Fall of an Investment Prodigy

At 25, Leopold Aschenbrenner founded the $45 billion Situational Awareness hedge fund, but after an AI stock slump, he was forced to sell a significant portion of his portfolio to Ken Griffin's Citadel.

07:08Ynet
From Managing Tens of Billions to Collapse: The Great Fall of the AI Prince
Markets

From Managing Tens of Billions to Collapse: The Great Fall of the AI Prince

Leopold Aschenbrenner, a former OpenAI researcher, grew his hedge fund to a peak of $45 billion in assets, but a recent market downturn has forced a massive sell-off of his holdings.

Aug 1, 2026
09:49Globes
The Meteoric Rise and Sudden Fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Fund
Markets

The Meteoric Rise and Sudden Fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s Fund

The AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness, managed by 25-year-old Leopold Aschenbrenner, has collapsed. Assets under management plummeted from $45 billion to approximately $10 billion.

Jul 30, 2026
20:48Globes
AI star in crisis: hedge fund Situational Awareness sells assets to Citadel
Startups

AI star in crisis: hedge fund Situational Awareness sells assets to Citadel

Situational Awareness, a hedge fund once considered a leader in AI investing, has faced financial distress following failed bets. Ken Griffin's Citadel has acquired a significant portion of its portfolio, triggering a rally in tech stocks on Wall Street.

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