Short Bitcoin Bets Draw Fresh Cash as ETF Investors Re‑Arm for Downside
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The ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF, BITI, saw fresh capital inflows on January 23, 2026, with $1,804,456 in new money entering the fund. The move lifts its assets under management to $107,768,428, with the latest flow representing roughly 1.67% of total AUM—an unusually punchy one-day shift for a niche, inverse crypto product.
The scale of the inflow suggests a renewed appetite for tactical downside protection—or outright speculation—against Bitcoin’s price, as investors position for further volatility after a difficult quarter for the flagship cryptocurrency. A single-day addition of more than 1.6% of AUM indicates that a cohort of traders is willing to pay for convex exposure should the slide deepen.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,786.01, having shed about 22.11% over the past three months. Despite Bitcoin’s already steep pullback, short-term signals remain cautious: the 1-day technical outlook is flashing Sell, underscoring persistent bearish momentum. That backdrop helps explain why an inverse ETF like BITI is attracting new assets even after a sizable correction.
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