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Traders Hit the Exit on Leveraged Bitcoin Short ETF as Downside Momentum Cools

Traders Hit the Exit on Leveraged Bitcoin Short ETF as Downside Momentum Cools

Inverse Bitcoin ETF Sees Investors Cash Out as Bullish Bets Rebuild

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The T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF, BTCZ, recorded outflows of $2.25 million on April 15, 2026, as traders pulled capital from the leveraged short-Bitcoin vehicle. The latest move represents roughly 9.7% of its $23.18 million in assets under management, a sizable shift that signals waning conviction in further near-term downside for the cryptocurrency.

The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $76,394.05 after losing about 16.1% over the past three months, a drawdown that had previously fueled demand for bearish exposure. Yet the 1-day technical signal now sits at a more neutral Hold, suggesting momentum may be stabilizing and prompting some investors to lock in gains on inverse strategies like BTCZ.

The scale of Monday’s outflow hints that tactical traders may be rotating out of leveraged short products as volatility cools and spot prices consolidate above recent lows. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.

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