Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS) Short Interest Ratio & Short Volume

Short interest is the volume of Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. As of March 15th, investors have sold 1,200 shares of BITS short. 0.24% of Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Learn More on Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF's current short interest.

As of the most recent reporting period, the following institutional investors, funds, and major shareholders have reported short positions of Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF: Citadel Advisors LLC, and Belvedere Trading LLC. These positions are disclosed in Form 13F filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Companies that have a short interest as a percentage of float below 10% indicates positive investor sentiment and few short sellers. Stocks with a short interest percentage above 10% is considered high, suggesting some investors are pessimistic about the stock. Companies with a short interest percentage of 20% or more indicates widespread negative sentiment. 0.24% of Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF's floating shares are currently sold short.

Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF saw a increase in short interest in March. As of March 15th, there was short interest totaling 1,200 shares, an increase of 33.3% from the previous total of 900 shares. Changes in short volume can be used to identify positive and negative investor sentiment. Investors that short sell a stock are betting that its price will decline in the future. An increase in short sale volume suggests bearish (negative) sentiment among investors. A decrease on short sale volume suggests bullish (positive) sentiment.

0.24% of Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF's shares are currently sold short. Here is how the short interest of companies compare to Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF: Themes Generative Artificial Intelligence ETF (2.17%), Global X Renewable Energy Producers ETF (4.03%), StockSnips AI-Powered Sentiment US All Cap ETF (0.07%), Carbon Collective Climate Solutions U.S. Equity ETF (1.13%), Global X Clean Tech ETF (2.00%), CrossingBridge Pre-Merger SPAC ETF (0.09%), Relative Sentiment Tactical Allocation ETF (0.45%), First Trust S-Network Future Vehicles & Technology ETF (0.16%), JPMorgan Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (0.07%), Roundhill Video Games ETF (0.21%),

As of the most recent reporting period, the following stocks had the largest short interest positions: Invesco QQQ ($26.28 billion), iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF ($9.53 billion), MicroStrategy Incorporated ($8.50 billion), Apollo Global Management, Inc. ($4.86 billion), Super Micro Computer, Inc. ($4.85 billion), Charter Communications, Inc. ($4.28 billion), Capital One Financial Co. ($4.08 billion), AppLovin Co. ($3.82 billion), Canadian Natural Resources Limited ($3.78 billion), and Schlumberger Limited ($2.87 billion). View all of the most shorted stocks.

Short selling BITS is an investing strategy that aims to generate trading profit from Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF as its price is falling. BITS shares are trading down $4.00 today. To short a stock, an investor borrows shares, sells them and buys the shares back on the public market later to return it to the lender. Short sellers are betting that a stock will decline in price. If the stock does drop after selling, the short seller buys it back at a lower price and returns it to the lender. The difference between the sell price and the buy price is the trader's profit.

A short squeeze for Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF occurs when it has a large amount of short interest and its stock increases in price. This forces short sellers to cover their short interest positions by buying actual shares of BITS, which in turn drives the price of the stock up even further.

Short interest is typically published by a stock exchange once per month. However, NASDAQ publishes a report for U.S. stocks, including BITS, twice per month. The most recent reporting period available is March, 15 2025.