Bitcoin Bulls Hit the Brakes: Leverage ETF BITU Sees Fresh Outflows as Price Slump Deepens
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The ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF, BITU, recorded net outflows of $3.77 million on December 18, 2025, a move that shaved roughly 0.56% off its $675.9 million in assets under management. While the withdrawal is modest in proportional terms, it underscores mounting investor caution toward leveraged Bitcoin exposure after a sharp slide in the underlying token.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $88,186.71, having dropped about 23.81% over the past three months. Short-term momentum remains negative, with the one-day technical signal flashing Sell. That combination of a steep recent drawdown and near-term bearish signals is likely prompting some traders to de-risk, particularly in leveraged vehicles like BITU that can magnify both gains and losses.
Still, the scale of BITU’s AUM suggests that many investors are staying the course, potentially positioning for a rebound in Bitcoin once selling pressure abates. For now, however, the latest outflows reinforce the narrative that fast-money traders are trimming risk rather than doubling down on the dip.
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