BITU fell 37% year-to-date versus Bitcoin’s 17% decline due to futures roll decay and daily reset mechanics. Daily volatility resets compound losses in choppy markets. A 10% drop followed by a 10% ...

BITO has dropped 52% year-to-date while Bitcoin fell only 25% from its November peak due to futures contango costs. The fund’s futures-based structure creates persistent underperformance. Rolling ...

SVIX delivered over +35% total return since April 2025, driven by a decline in volatility and the VIX futures curve shifting to contango, as predicted. The VIX is at 16, with front-month futures at 18 ...

1116 ET – Oil futures extend losses as the market shows signs of slipping into contango, where the nearby months are cheaper than subsequent months. That’s a “very bearish signal,” suggesting demand ...