US Leveraged ETFs: AUM Hits Record $177B

Risk appetite explodes as US leveraged ETFs smash records with $177 billion in assets under management, a blistering $45 billion surge since the March bottom. Tech-oriented funds dominate, claiming roughly 69% of total AUM, fueling bets on high-growth sectors like AI and crypto amid broader market hype. This leveraged ETF surge mirrors investor frenzy in volatile assets, including Bitcoin and BTC price predictions, as traders chase outsized returns in a rebounding economy. Historical flows over the past six months highlight aggressive positioning, with tech ETF investments driving the bulk of inflows during this risk-on rally.