Bitcoin Bulls Tap the Brakes as VanEck’s HODL ETF Sees Modest Year-End Inflows
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VanEck Bitcoin Trust Shs of Benef Interest’s ETF, HODL, closed out the year with fresh inflows of $4,977,460 on December 31, 2025, a modest but notable 0.36% addition relative to its latest assets under management of roughly $1.40 billion. The move suggests that, despite a difficult quarter for Bitcoin prices, some investors are selectively adding exposure rather than abandoning the space.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,729.98, down about 26.2% over the past three months as the crypto market continues to digest tighter liquidity conditions and fading speculative momentum. Short-term technicals remain under pressure, with the one-day signal flashing Strong Sell, underscoring the disconnect between near-term price action and the steady—if cautious—inflows into physically backed Bitcoin products.
For HODL, the latest inflow is small in percentage terms but important in signaling that institutional and sophisticated retail investors are still using ETFs as a preferred vehicle to manage Bitcoin exposure, even amid heightened volatility. If Bitcoin stabilizes or resumes an uptrend, such incremental allocations could position HODL to benefit quickly from a shift in sentiment, while continued price weakness would test how durable this tentative buying really is.
For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.