Bearish Bets on Bitcoin Creep Higher as ProShares’ Inverse ETF Draws Fresh Cash
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The ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF, BITI, recorded fresh inflows of $1,654,904 on January 15, 2026, as investors added to downside wagers on the world’s largest cryptocurrency. The latest flow represents about 1.73% of the fund’s assets under management, which now stand at $95.53 million—a notable single-day adjustment that underscores renewed interest in hedging or speculating against Bitcoin’s price.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $95,188.23. Despite the elevated price level, Bitcoin has slipped 11.03% over the past three months, reflecting a period of consolidation and intermittent risk-off sentiment in crypto markets. In the very short term, however, technicals are turning more constructive: the 1-day technical signal for BTC is flashing Buy, hinting at potential near-term strength even as some ETF investors continue to position for further declines.
The tension between BITI’s growing assets and Bitcoin’s short-term buy signal highlights a divided market narrative: longer-horizon caution versus tactical optimism. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.