Leveraged Bitcoin ETF Sees $2 Million Outflow as Bulls Hit the Brakes
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The 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF, BITX, recorded net outflows of $2,020,543 on January 22, 2026, a move that trimmed just 0.14% from its sizable $1.47 billion in assets under management (AUM). While modest relative to the fund’s overall size, the redemption hints at growing investor caution toward leveraged Bitcoin exposure amid a choppy market backdrop.
The outflows arrive as the related asset, BTC-USD, trades around $87,605.50, having shed roughly 22.5% over the past three months. Despite Bitcoin’s long-term adoption narrative, the recent drawdown underscores the volatility that can make 2x leveraged products particularly vulnerable to swift sentiment shifts and profit-taking.
Short-term signals are also leaning negative: the one-day technical outlook on BTC currently flashes a Sell signal. For BITX, that combination—persistent medium-term price weakness and near-term bearish technicals—likely contributed to investors dialing back risk, even if only marginally in proportional terms.
Still, with more than $1.46 billion in AUM, BITX remains a substantial vehicle for traders seeking amplified Bitcoin exposure. The latest flow data suggests a recalibration rather than a wholesale exit, as market participants reassess leverage while Bitcoin struggles to regain upward momentum.
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