According to @EricBalchunas, the 2x Rigetti Computing ETF has surged about 1,000% since its launch six months ago, reflecting exceptional leveraged performance over the period, source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025. He notes the ETF’s gain is roughly 3x the underlying stock because daily compounding amplified returns beyond the stated 2x multiple, source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025. He explains this outcome is the opposite of volatility drag and occurs when the underlying rallies in a relatively smooth path, source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025. He cautions traders that such path-dependent outperformance is not guaranteed and should not be relied upon, source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025. For crypto-market participants using daily-leveraged ETFs, the same compounding versus volatility drag mechanics apply to strategy design and risk management, source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025.