Bitcoin Bulls Blink as VanEck’s HODL Trust Sees Notable Outflow
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VanEck’s flagship spot Bitcoin ETF, the VanEck Bitcoin Trust Shs of Benef Interest (HODL), recorded net outflows of $17.96 million on December 17, 2025, a move that trims risk exposure just as crypto markets struggle to regain momentum. The redemption represents roughly 1.30% of the fund’s latest assets under management, which stand at about $1.38 billion, signaling a meaningful but not destabilizing bout of investor profit-taking or de-risking.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $88,186.71, having shed about 23.81% over the past three months. That drawdown underscores a sharp reversal from earlier-year euphoria and helps explain why some investors are pulling capital from HODL after an extended period of heightened volatility. Technically, Bitcoin’s near-term outlook remains fragile, with the 1-day signal flashing Sell, reinforcing the cautious tone reflected in the ETF’s latest flows.
While the outflow is modest in percentage terms, it may hint at a shift from high-beta crypto exposure toward safer assets as macro uncertainty persists and traders question how quickly Bitcoin can reclaim lost ground. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.