Saxo Bank co-founder after EUR 20m loss: "2021 was a fantastic year"

Lars Seier Christensen, the co-founder of Saxo Bank, lost on a short bet in 2021, leaving him with a substantial deficit. He has a big chunk of his private wealth invested in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology and says the accounts do not reflect the true developments, but expects a tough 2022.
Photo: Tariq Mikkel Khan
Photo: Tariq Mikkel Khan
by aske muff, translated by catherine brett

2021 was a fantastic year for the global equity market, but not for billionaire Lars Seier Christensen, who lost DKK 148m (EUR 20m) betting against the market.

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