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Traders Pull Sharp U-Turn on Leveraged Bitcoin Shorts as BTCZ Sees 10% AUM Exit

Traders Pull Sharp U-Turn on Leveraged Bitcoin Shorts as BTCZ Sees 10% AUM Exit

Inverse Bitcoin traders hit the brakes this week, yanking fresh capital from T-Rex’s T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF as the market’s tone shifts again.

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The T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF, BTCZ, saw outflows of $1,614,981 on February 26, 2026, a sizable move given its latest assets under management of $15,545,838.

The single-day redemption wiped out roughly 10.39% of the fund’s AUM, underscoring how quickly leveraged vehicles can see capital move when sentiment turns.

The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $66,558.78, having dropped 28.42% over the past three months, a drawdown that had previously emboldened bearish and hedging strategies.

However, the short-term tone appears more cautious, with a 1-day technical signal flashing Sell, suggesting traders see further downside risk even as they trim exposure to a 2x inverse product.

The juxtaposition of heavy outflows from BTCZ and ongoing bearish technicals on Bitcoin hints at investors rotating away from leveraged short bets toward more measured positioning rather than turning outright bullish.

For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.

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