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  • 7/18/2025
Jeff Bezos just hosted a $50 million wedding in Venice… and days later, he sold over $737 million in Amazon stock. Between June 27–30, Bezos offloaded 3.3 million shares in a planned transaction—his first Amazon stock sale this year.

Was this move strategic timing or just a billionaire’s stylish way of celebrating? Either way, Bezos still holds 905 million shares, valued near $200 billion, keeping him Amazon’s top individual shareholder.

This shortform video breaks down the timeline, share prices, and financial strategy behind one of the biggest stock sales this summer.

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00:00Jeff Bezos just threw a $50 million wedding in Venice.
00:03And days later, he cashed out $737 million in Amazon stock.
00:08Coincidence? Let's talk.
00:11Between June 27th and June 30, Bezos sold over 3.3 million shares.
00:17His first Amazon sale of the year.
00:20Bringing in nearly three quarters of a billion dollars.
00:24But this wasn't a random decision.
00:26The sale was part of a planned move he scheduled months ago.
00:31The biggest chunk?
00:32Sold at an average of $221.41 per share.
00:36A few days later, another block at $223.56.
00:41In total, three transactions.
00:44One big payday.
00:46Even after the sale, Bezos still owns around 905 million shares.
00:50Worth just under $200 billion.
00:53He's still the biggest individual shareholder of Amazon.
00:57So, lavish wedding, massive stock sale.
01:00Strategy or style?
01:02Let us know what you think.

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