Leverage Cuts Both Ways: 2x Ether ETF Sees Over $18M Walk Out Amid Ether Slump
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The 2x Ether ETF, ticker ETHU, recorded net outflows of $18,145,710 on January 08, 2026, a sizeable move that shaved roughly 1.05% off its latest reported assets under management of $1.74 billion. The withdrawal underscores how quickly sentiment can swing in leveraged crypto products when the underlying token is under pressure.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,088.48, down about 28.19% over the past three months. Despite that steep drawdown, the 1-day technical stance remains a cautious Hold, suggesting that, at least in the near term, traders are not yet committing decisively to either a rebound or a deeper slide.
The latest outflows from ETHU likely reflect a mix of profit-taking from earlier in the cycle and risk reduction as volatility in Ether intensifies. Leveraged ETFs magnify both gains and losses, so even a “hold” technical signal on ETH can translate into outsized portfolio swings, prompting short-term investors and risk managers to trim exposure. Still, with more than $1.7 billion remaining in the fund, appetite for leveraged Ether exposure appears intact, albeit more selective.
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