Leverage in the Crosshairs: 2x Ether ETF Attracts Fresh Cash Despite Ether Slump
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The 2x Ether ETF, ticker ETHU, drew a new wave of inflows on December 24, 2025, with investors adding $2,742,365 to the leveraged product. While modest in proportional terms—about 0.17% of its latest assets under management (AUM) of roughly $1.59 billion—the move underscores steady risk appetite for amplified ether exposure even after a sharp pullback in the underlying crypto asset.
Such flows suggest that traders are positioning either for a near-term rebound or are using the instrument tactically around elevated volatility. In a leveraged product, even small percentage changes in AUM tied to flows can translate into significant directional bets, especially when the underlying market has been under pressure.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading around $2,982.22, down roughly 28.8% over the past three months. That drawdown captures a broad reset in risk sentiment across major cryptocurrencies following earlier speculative excess and shifting expectations around monetary policy and regulatory developments.
Despite the sizable three-month decline, the one-day technical view on ether is more muted, flashing a cautious Hold rather than a clear bullish or bearish call. This neutral reading, combined with continued inflows into the 2x Ether ETF, hints that many market participants may be waiting for clearer signals before committing to a strong directional stance, yet are willing to maintain leveraged exposure in anticipation of the next decisive move.
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