Ether Bears Double Down: ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF Sees Fresh Inflows as Spot Prices Slide
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The ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF, ETHD, drew roughly $1.00 million in new capital on December 31, 2025, underscoring renewed demand for leveraged downside exposure to Ether. The latest inflow of $1,001,568 represents about 1.17% of the fund’s $85.28 million in assets under management (AUM), a significant single-day swing for a niche, inverse crypto-linked product.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading around $3,046.8, having shed roughly 33.7% over the past three months. Despite that steep drawdown, short-term momentum has turned more constructive, with a 1-day technical signal flashing Buy. That disconnect—longer-term price pressure but near-term technical improvement—may be encouraging traders to tactically hedge or speculate through ETHD, particularly those who doubt the durability of any year-end bounce.
For inverse and leveraged products like ETHD, flows frequently act as a barometer of sentiment around both volatility and direction. The 1.17% AUM move suggests that a segment of the market is positioning for further weakness in Ether or at least seeking protection against renewed downside after a bruising quarter. At the same time, the improving daily technicals on ETH-USD could fuel short-covering or range-trading strategies, adding to the push-and-pull visible in ETF flows.
For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.