ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF BITU Collapses With Double Exposure Risk

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF ( NYSEARCA:BITU ) promises double the daily move of Bitcoin, and right now that means double the chaos.

24/7 Wall Street • Feb 9, 2026

BITU: Not A Good Time For Leverage In Crypto

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF is a 2x leveraged bitcoin ETF facing significant downside risk amid current bearish technical patterns. BITU severely underperformed its expected 2x return, posting a -65% one-year loss vs. IBIT's -17%, due to volatility drag. Technical analysis highlights bearish flag and head-and-shoulders patterns in Bitcoin, signaling potential for further sharp declines.

Seeking Alpha • Feb 3, 2026

Direxion's Aerospace & Defense ETF Is Up Almost 150%

The Direxion Daily Aerospace & Defense Bull 3X Shares ( NYSEARCA:DFEN ) is a leveraged ETF designed to amplify daily moves in the aerospace and defense sector by 3x.

24/7 Wall Street • Jan 4, 2026

After Bitcoin Collapsed, Is BITU A Buy or Falling Knife Heading Into 2026?

The ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF ( NYSEARCA:BITU ) launched in April 2024 promising twice Bitcoin's daily return.

24/7 Wall Street • Dec 30, 2025

BITU: Wait For $73,000 Bitcoin (Technical Analysis)

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF is unsuitable for long-term holding due to daily 2x leverage and compounding decay. BITU can deliver strong returns during sustained Bitcoin rallies but amplifies losses and underperforms spot ETFs during choppy or declining markets. I believe Bitcoin has likely seen its cycle top, with further downside risk of up to 30% from current levels.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 13, 2025

The first-ever 3x levered bitcoin funds are launching in Europe next week. The timing couldn't be worse.

Leveraged ETFs bring even more risk to volatile assets like crypto.

Market Watch • Nov 21, 2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs: 10/05/2025

Top Performing Leveraged/Inverse ETFs Last Week These were last week's top performing leveraged and inverse ETFs. Note that because of leverage, these kinds of funds can move quickly.

ETF Trends • Oct 7, 2025

BITU - How Trump's Crypto Pivot Supports This Leveraged Play

Bitcoin's current bull run may extend beyond the usual 12-18 months due to Trump's pro-crypto policies, EU MiCA regulation, and Fed easing. BITU, a 2x leveraged Bitcoin ETF, could outperform if the bull run persists, but only suits active, disciplined traders due to volatility and compounding risks. Strategic trading in BITU requires tight risk controls, short holding periods, and continuous monitoring to avoid losses from volatility and futures roll costs.

Seeking Alpha • Aug 22, 2025

What Baron Capital's newest ETFs say about interest in active investing

Dave Nadig, Nadig.com independent ETF expert, joins CNBC's Frank Holland on ‘Halftime Report' to discuss Baron Capital's entrance into the ETF market and why going active could work for the firm.

CNBC Television • Aug 20, 2025

Expect boatload of crypto ETFs to hit the market soon, says NovaDius' Nate Geraci

A wave of crypto ETF filings is hitting the market as exchanges push for streamlined approval standards. Nate Geraci of NovaDius Wealth Management and Matt Kennedy of Renaissance Capital explain how regulatory tailwinds and record inflows into bitcoin and ether funds are driving momentum.

CNBC Television • Aug 12, 2025