- Issuer
- ProShares
- Inception Date
- Apr 1, 2024
- Category
- Cryptocurrency, Leveraged Cryptocurrency
- Leveraged
- 2x
- Index Tracked
- Bloomberg Bitcoin Index - Benchmark TR Gross
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Cryptocurrency
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $352M
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Performance
BITU Performance Chart
Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU) is down 53.3% since the beginning of the year. BITU is currently trading at $10 per share.
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Returns By Period
Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU) has returned -53.28% so far this year and -74.18% over the past 12 months.
Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF
- 1D
- -2.84%
- 1M
- -33.07%
- YTD
- -53.28%
- 6M
- -53.84%
- 1Y
- -74.18%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.39%
- YTD
- 9.73%
- 6M
- 10.46%
- 1Y
- 24.50%
- 3Y*
- 19.43%
- 5Y*
- 12.21%
- 10Y*
- 13.75%
BITU Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 2, 2024, BITU's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is -0.16%.
Historically, 48% of months were positive and 52% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +83.9%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -42.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, BITU closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2024 with a return of +26.5%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -29.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -10.96% | -42.67% | 3.59% | 24.54% | -9.37% | -21.74% | -53.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 14.75% | -33.11% | -8.39% | 25.54% | 20.61% | 3.89% | 15.43% | -16.01% | 9.64% | -10.39% | -33.83% | -9.73% | -37.07% |
| 2024 | -20.05% | 25.33% | -23.56% | 13.39% | -24.86% | 13.90% | 17.80% | 83.91% | -11.92% | 41.85% |
Benchmark Metrics
Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF has an annualized alpha of -32.44%, beta of 2.67, and R2 of 0.19 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 02, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 332.31% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.52% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.19 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -32.44%
- Beta
- 2.67
- R²
- 0.19
- Upside Capture
- 71.52%
- Downside Capture
- 332.31%
Expense Ratio
BITU has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BITU ranks 2 for risk / return — in the bottom 2% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BITU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.83 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -4.17 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.84 | 1.36 | -0.53 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.90 | 2.71 | -3.61 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.42 | 12.15 | -13.58 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF provided a 84.01% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $8.61 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $8.61 | $11.10 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 84.01% | 50.23% | 0.12% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.09 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $1.21 | $0.79 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.18 | $0.97 | $0.49 | $0.33 | $0.40 | $6.15 | $11.10 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.02 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF was 82.21%, occurring on Jun 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF drawdown is 79.11%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -82.21%Jun 2026 | 8mo 1d | — | 8mo 13dOct 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -55.28%Apr 2025 | 3mo 21d | 3mo 7d | 6mo 28dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2024 bear market2024 | -55.23%Sep 2024 | 5mo | 2mo 6d | 7mo 6dApr 2024 - Nov 2024 |
2025 bear market2025 | -23.67%Sep 2025 | 1mo 13d | 10d | 1mo 23dAug 2025 - Oct 2025 |
2024 correction2024 | -16.60%Nov 2024 | 1d | 10d | 11dNov 2024 - Dec 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BITU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.21% | -56.78% | -25.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -82.21% | -9.10% | -73.11% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -79.11% | -1.29% | -77.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -35.18% | -10.72% | -24.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 52.09% | 2.02% | +50.07% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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