Bitcoin Bulls Tap the Brakes as ProShares’ Leveraged BITU Fund Sees Seven-Figure Outflow
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The ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF, BITU, recorded net outflows of $1,032,204 on January 16, 2026, a notable pullback for the leveraged bitcoin product even if it represents only about 0.15% of its $693.9 million in assets under management. While modest relative to total AUM, the move suggests some investors are trimming risk after a volatile stretch for bitcoin-linked products.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $90,933.51, down roughly 16.2% over the past three months. The short-term tone remains cautious, with the 1-day technical signal flashing Sell, reinforcing the narrative that traders are locking in gains or reducing leverage amid recent weakness.
Given BITU’s leveraged exposure, even a relatively small percentage outflow can hint at shifting sentiment among more tactical market participants, who tend to respond quickly to downside momentum and bearish technical cues. If bitcoin’s recent drawdown deepens, flows into high-octane bitcoin ETFs like BITU could remain under pressure as investors seek to manage volatility and preserve capital.
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