Active Traders Deploy $160.5B Leveraged ETFs in Major 2020-2025 Market Events

As of November 2025, leveraged ETFs and ETNs totaled $160.5 billion in US investments, with active retail traders driving about 90% of trading volume. These traders utilized leveraged ETFs sharply during crucial market events including the 2020 COVID bear market, 2022 inflation crisis, and 2025 Liberation Day drop, demonstrating their importance in volatile trading environments. Going forward, monitoring how traders adapt leveraged fund strategies amid evolving market conditions will be critical for understanding short-term trading dynamics.