Will PYPL be acquired by Stripe? This gets interesting. The rumor comes from the WSJ, saying PayPal is in talks with Stripe and Advent about selling. There could be results within a few weeks, but nothing is confirmed before any official announcement—so it’s still unverified. The key point: Burry initiated a $49 position in Q1, then added at $45, and now holds a 7% stake—this is a typical move by value investors. One side is a story of the payments “old guard” being overtaken by the newer wave, and the other is the “Big Short” going long against the tide. Who is actually betting correctly? If the acquisition falls through, what else can PYPL rely on to hold up? Think it through before making a move.