Leveraged Ether ETF Sees Outflow as Traders Reassess Crypto Leverage
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The 2x Ether ETF, ticker ETHU, recorded net outflows of $9.12 million on January 15, 2026, a notable move for a fund designed to amplify Ethereum’s daily price swings. With assets under management now at roughly $2.02 billion, the latest redemption represents about 0.45% of its AUM—modest in percentage terms, but meaningful as a signal of cooling risk appetite among leveraged crypto traders.
The withdrawal comes after a choppy quarter for Ether, during which volatility has punished traders on both sides of the trade. While ETHU’s AUM remains robust, the directional flow suggests some investors are either locking in gains from earlier rallies or cutting exposure amid lingering uncertainty around crypto regulation, interest-rate paths, and risk sentiment in broader markets.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,306.90, down about 15.4% over the past three months. Despite that medium-term drawdown, short-term momentum has turned more constructive, with the 1-day technical signal flashing Buy. That divergence—short-term buy signals against negative three-month performance—helps explain why some traders may be stepping back from leveraged exposure while spot investors cautiously re-enter.
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