OK, I believe I understand what you are saying categorizing inverse ETF's as shorting. I don't disagree with this characterization either.
However, I have been successful playing these using the same rule set I use on non-inverse ETF's. The key for me is to be above the 200ma. Below are some examples.
Just wondering why I am not able to use successfully the 65,90,10 MACD setting when charting inverse ETF's. All other chart indicators work successfully for me on inverse ETF's. Not a big deal for me, just curious.