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ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

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ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF Short Interest Data

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU) has a short interest of 771,900 shares, representing 3.38% of the float (the number of shares available for trading by the public). This marks a -36.21% decrease in short interest from the previous month. The short interest ratio (days to cover) is 0.3, indicating that it would take 0.3 days of the average trading volume of 2.52 million shares to cover all short positions.

Current Short Interest
771,900 shares
Previous Short Interest
1,210,000 shares
Change Vs. Previous Month
-36.21%
Dollar Volume Sold Short
$38.93 million
Short Interest Ratio
0.3 Days to Cover
Last Record Date
May 31, 2025
Outstanding Shares
22,900,000 shares
Short Percent of Float
3.38%
Today's Trading Volume
1,066,856 shares
Average Trading Volume
2,518,782 shares
Today's Volume Vs. Average
42%
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BITU Short Interest Over Time

BITU Days to Cover Over Time

BITU Percentage of Float Shorted Over Time

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF Short Interest History

Report DateTotal Shares Sold ShortDollar Volume Sold ShortChange from Previous ReportPercentage of Float ShortedDays to CoverPrice on Report Date
5/31/2025771,900 shares $38.93 million -36.2%3.4%0.3 $50.44
5/15/20251,210,000 shares $60.04 million -1.6%N/A0.5 $49.62
4/30/20251,230,000 shares $51.39 million +26.7%N/A0.5 $41.78
4/15/2025970,800 shares $32.65 million +3.5%N/A0.3 $33.63
3/14/2025477,700 shares $17.03 million -30.8%N/A0.2 $35.66
2/28/2025690,600 shares $25.64 million -51.7%N/A0.2 $37.12
2/14/20251,430,000 shares $72.09 million +78.4%N/A0.5 $50.41
1/31/2025801,500 shares $45.45 million -25.8%N/A0.2 $56.71
1/15/20251,080,000 shares $59.77 million +10.4%N/A0.3 $55.34

BITU Short Interest - Frequently Asked Questions

What is ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's current short interest?

Short interest is the volume of ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been closed out or covered. As of May 31st, investors have sold 771,900 shares of BITU short. 3.38% of ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's current short interest.

Which institutional investors are shorting ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF: Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What is a good short interest percentage for ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF?

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 3.38% of ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Is ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's short interest increasing or decreasing?

ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF saw a decline in short interest during the month of May. As of May 31st, there was short interest totaling 771,900 shares, a decline of 36.2% from the previous total of 1,210,000 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

How does ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's short interest compare to its competitors?

3.38% of ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF: CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund (1.04%), Ultra Ether ETF (2.35%), ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF (3.20%), ProShares Ultra Short Bitcoin ETF (2.82%), ProShares Ether ETF (19.59%), Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF (0.80%), Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF (1.68%), UltraShort Ether ETF (0.89%), CoinShares Valkyrie Bitcoin Futures Leveraged Strategy ETF (0.32%), ProShares Bitcoin & Ether Market Cap Weight ETF (0.33%),

Which stocks are the most shorted right now?

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust ($64.96 billion), Invesco QQQ ($27.88 billion), iShares Russell 2000 ETF ($19.94 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.69 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.58 billion), SPDR S&P Biotech ETF ($5.72 billion), Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF ($5.45 billion), iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF ($4.70 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.54 billion), and Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund ($4.49 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

What does it mean to sell short ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF stock?

Short selling BITU is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF as its price is falling. BITU shares are trading down $0.19 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

How does a short squeeze work against ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF?

A short squeeze for ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of BITU, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

How often is ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF's short interest reported?

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including BITU, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is May, 31 2025.




This page (NYSEARCA:BITU) was last updated on 6/27/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff
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