Michael Burry earned his legendary status on Wall Street through a bold call that few saw coming. Back in 2008, while most remained bullish, he predicted the housing market would implode - and he was right. That gutsy bet against subprime mortgages became so iconic it landed on the big screen in 2015's "The Big Short," where Christian Bale portrayed him.

What made Burry stand out wasn't just the prediction itself, but the conviction to act on it when the entire market moved in the opposite direction. His deep dive into mortgage-backed securities revealed fatal flaws that others missed or ignored. The financial crisis that followed vindicated his analysis and cemented his reputation as someone who can spot systemic risks before they materialize.

Today, whenever Burry makes a market call, people pay attention. His track record speaks for itself.