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Investors Double Down on Bitcoin Bears as Inverse ETF BTCZ Draws Heavy Inflows

Investors Double Down on Bitcoin Bears as Inverse ETF BTCZ Draws Heavy Inflows

Inverse Bitcoin ETF Sees Fresh Inflows as Crypto Slides to Two-Month Lows

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The T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF, BTCZ, attracted fresh capital on January 26, 2026, pulling in $821,331 of net new money. The single-day flow represents roughly 5.9% of the fund’s latest assets under management, which stand at $13.97 million, underscoring growing conviction among traders positioning for further downside in Bitcoin.

The surge in inflows comes against a challenging backdrop for the fund’s underlying asset. The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $82,222 and has dropped about 19.5% over the past three months. Short-term momentum has deteriorated as well, with a 1-day technical signal flashing Strong Sell, a reading that aligns with renewed interest in bearish and hedging products such as BTCZ.

Because BTCZ targets twice the inverse of Bitcoin’s daily performance, it is designed primarily for short-term tactical trades rather than long-term holding. The notable inflow relative to its AUM suggests a cohort of investors is either reinforcing existing bearish bets or seeking protection after a volatile quarter in crypto markets. If Bitcoin’s downtrend continues, the ETF’s recent asset growth could accelerate as more traders use leveraged inverse exposure to amplify short-term moves.

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