Bitcoin ETF Investors Tap the Brakes as VanEck’s HODL Sees Fresh Outflows
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The VanEck Bitcoin Trust Shs of Benef Interest, trading under ticker HODL, recorded net outflows of $6,524,458 on January 30, 2026, a move that shaved roughly 0.49% off its $1.32 billion in assets under management. While modest in percentage terms, the withdrawal underscores a cautious tone among bitcoin-linked ETF investors amid renewed volatility in the underlying crypto market.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $82,988.03. Over the past three months, bitcoin has slid about 23.8%, erasing a chunk of earlier gains and leaving momentum-focused investors more defensive. The 1-day technical signal stands at Sell, reflecting short-term chart pressure even as longer-term adoption narratives remain intact.
Viewed in context, HODL’s latest outflow looks more like a tactical repositioning than a wholesale exit. Less than 1% of AUM moved out in a single day, suggesting that while traders are responding to price weakness and negative technicals, core positions in the ETF appear largely intact. Still, if bitcoin’s downtrend deepens or the Sell signal persists, further redemptions could follow as risk management takes precedence over buy‑and‑hold conviction.
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