Chanos Says He's 'Agnostic' on Bitcoin
Jim Chanos, founder and president of Chanos & Co., told Scarlet Fu on Bloomberg Markets that he is "agnostic" on Bitcoin — neither fully endorsing nor outright opposing the asset. The brief interview emphasized a measured view rather than a dramatic shift; Chanos did not lay out a definitive investment thesis for BTC during the segment.
Chanos’s stance matters because he’s a well-known short-seller whose opinions can influence risk perception among institutional investors. Calling himself agnostic suggests continued skepticism and a wait-and-see approach as regulators, macro conditions, and adoption dynamics evolve. Market reaction to the comment was muted, underscoring that many professional investors remain cautious and focused on fundamentals rather than headlines.