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Citadel Buys $16 Billion Tech Portfolio From AI Hedge Fund Facing Margin Calls

Citadel snapped up $16 billion in tech stocks from Leopold Aschenbrenner’s AI hedge fund after margin calls forced a rushed selloff. The fund’s public portfolio took a serious hit, including crypto-related positions.

August 1, 2026

Citadel Buys $16 Billion Tech Portfolio From AI Hedge Fund Facing Margin Calls