Short Ether ETF Sees Double-Digit Inflows as Traders Double Down on Downside Bets
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The ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF, SETH, attracted fresh capital inflows of $1,622,164 on January 22, 2026, a sizable move that amounts to 13.74% of its latest reported assets under management (AUM) of $11,802,902. The surge in flows into the bearish Ether vehicle suggests investors are increasingly positioning for further weakness—or at least heightened volatility—in the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $2,931.63. Over the past three months, Ether has shed roughly 25.26% of its value, reflecting a sharp pullback after prior rallies and ongoing uncertainty around risk assets and digital-asset regulation. The ETF’s latest inflows coincide with a 1-day technical signal of Sell on Ether, underscoring the cautious tone in short-term trading models.
Flows into SETH highlight how some investors are opting to hedge long spot or derivatives exposure, while others may be speculating directly on further downside in Ether prices. With more than one-tenth of the fund’s AUM moving in a single day, the activity stands out against a backdrop of choppy crypto markets and mixed sentiment on whether the recent Ether drawdown represents a buying opportunity or the start of a deeper correction.
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