Short Bitcoin Bets Creep Higher as ProShares Inverse ETF Sees Fresh Inflows
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The ProShares UltraShort Bitcoin ETF, SBIT, attracted $2,196,010 in new capital on December 29, 2025, marking a notable vote of confidence in bearish Bitcoin strategies even as the crypto market remains volatile. The latest flow represents roughly 1.78% of the fund’s $123.1 million in assets under management (AUM), a meaningful one-day adjustment for a leveraged inverse product.
Such an inflow suggests that a segment of traders is either hedging existing Bitcoin exposure or positioning for further downside after a choppy quarter. Leveraged short ETFs like SBIT are typically favored by more tactical investors, so a move of this size relative to AUM can signal a shift in short-term sentiment rather than a broad, long-horizon allocation.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $88,579.64. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has fallen about 21.06%, underscoring a sharp pullback from recent highs and offering context for the renewed interest in bearish vehicles like SBIT. On a shorter horizon, Bitcoin’s 1-day technical outlook sits at a cautious Hold, reflecting a market that is searching for direction rather than committing decisively to either a fresh rally or a deeper slide.
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