Short Ether Bets Lose Steam as ProShares UltraShort ETH ETF Sees Outflow
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ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF, ticker ETHD, recorded net outflows of $1.77 million on March 19, 2026, trimming assets under management to about $95.1 million. The move represents roughly 1.86% of the fund’s AUM, signaling a modest but notable reduction in capital committed to leveraged downside exposure on Ether.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $2,163.83 after a sharp 27.42% decline over the past three months. Despite that drawdown, its 1-day technical reading sits at a cautious Hold, suggesting traders are pausing rather than aggressively extending either bullish or bearish positions.
The latest outflow from ETHD could reflect profit-taking by short sellers who rode Ether’s recent slide, or early positioning for a potential stabilization in the token’s price. With leveraged inverse products often used tactically rather than as long-term holdings, even a sub-2% swing in AUM can hint at shifting sentiment around Ether’s near-term trajectory.
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