AI Selloff Linked to Deleveraging and Increased Efficiency Fears
On July 16, 2023, the launch of China’s Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model incited a selloff in AI-related stocks as investors reacted to the potential for increased efficiency impacting demand for infrastructure. Notable declines followed, marking the worst damage to momentum stocks since the COVID-19 market crash. Data reveals that over 1 million South Korean retail accounts faced margin calls, intensified by leveraged investments during this downturn.
Impacts and Trends in AI Investment
Key stocks, such as Micron (MU) and SanDisk (SNDK), exhibited classic signs of market exhaustion, declining more than 50% in recent months. Despite this sell-off, tech giants like Meta Platforms and Alphabet raised their capital expenditure (CAPEX) spending expectations for 2026, indicating sustained investment in AI infrastructure. The positioning of short sellers in stocks like Cipher Digital (CIFR) and Nebius Group (NBIS) may further influence future market movements.
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