"Bitcoin is outperforming popular leveraged ETFs such as the 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITX) and ProShares Ultra Bitcoin ETF (BITU). Both funds have attracted significant assets this year, increasing their total assets under management to $1.39 billion and $266 million, respectively. However, Despite the rise, Bitcoin is still outpacing them, posting gains of 27%, while BITX and BITU are up 25.8% and 29% respectively. Despite the potentially high returns, leveraged ETFs come with high risks and can be costly to invest. long-term investors."