Short Sellers Circle Ether as ProShares UltraShort ETF Sees Fresh Inflows
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The ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF, ETHD, attracted $1,114,590 in new capital on January 15, 2026, signaling renewed interest in leveraged bearish exposure to Ether. With assets under management now at $70,210,357, the latest inflow represents roughly 1.59% of the fund’s total AUM — a meaningful one-day vote of confidence in the short-Ether trade.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,323.54, having shed about 15.16% over the past three months. Despite that drawn-out slide, near-term market structure has turned more constructive, with the 1-day technical signal flashing a cautious upside bias: Buy.
The combination of a short-oriented ETF drawing fresh inflows and a spot market that is showing short-term technical strength underscores a divided view on Ether’s next move. Some traders appear to be positioning for further downside or hedging recent gains, while others are leaning into a potential rebound. With directional bets building on both sides, Ether’s next significant price swing could be amplified as leverage resets across the derivatives and ETF landscape.
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