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In a move reflecting the vulnerability of leveraged digital assets to sharp volatility, the ProShares Ultra Ether ETF (ETHT) recorded a violent decline of 22.69% during the June 5, 2026 trading session. This collapse followed Ethereum (ETH) spot prices cracking through the critical psychological and technical support level of $1,600, reaching $1,596.42. According to reports, this price action resulted in a $10,000 investment shrinking to just $7,731 in a single day.
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Sign InThis decline comes as major cryptocurrencies face similar selling pressures, with altcoins suffering technical breakdowns after losing key support levels. Compared to peer instruments, leveraged funds amplify losses significantly when support levels fail, as evidenced by ETHT's performance relative to spot Ethereum. Per market data, breaking the $1,600 threshold represents a bearish shift in the short-term trend for the world's second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap.
Investors should watch whether Ethereum can reclaim the $1,600 level to prevent further deterioration toward lower support zones. Looking ahead, traders are monitoring the Fed Waller speech (May 31, 2026) and the ISM Manufacturing PMI release on June 1, 2026, as these macro catalysts could heavily influence risk appetite across financial markets, including the crypto sector.
Update: Ethereum price is currently testing a new key support level at $1,500, placing further pressure on leveraged funds like ETHT. However, futures market data indicates a potential easing of selling pressure, which may provide an opportunity for price stabilization at these levels in the near term.
Update: These technical declines coincided with fundamental pressure from large-scale distribution, as on-chain data reveals that Ethereum whales holding between 100K and 1M ETH have reduced their collective balance to an all-time low of 11.04 million ETH. This distribution phase by major holders suggests a shift in institutional sentiment, compounding the structural risks for leveraged products like ETHT.
Update: Selling pressure intensified over the weekend as Ethereum touched a new low of $1,512 before stabilizing temporarily near $1,600. Technically, the formation of an inverted cup-and-handle pattern and sustained trading below the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) have reinforced the bearish outlook, suggesting further downside potential in the near term.