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Jane Street Records $15 Billion Loss Following July Market Volatility

Jane Street Records $15 Billion Loss Following July Market Volatility

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THE BRIEF
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Market maker Jane Street reported a $15 billion loss in July, marking its first monthly slump in approximately a decade.

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The losses were driven by a downturn in the AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness and unsuccessful bets in Asian equity markets.

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Despite the July decline, the firm has generated over $40 billion in net trading revenue year-to-date, surpassing its total 2025 record.