Bitcoin Fund Sees Nearly 1% of Assets Walk Out the Door in Single Day
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The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund, ticker FBTC, recorded net outflows of $188.9 million on January 16, 2026, a meaningful pullback that nonetheless represents less than 1% of its sizeable asset base. With assets under management now at approximately $19.2 billion, the latest redemption wave accounts for about 0.98% of FBTC’s AUM, suggesting a notable bout of profit-taking or risk reduction rather than a wholesale exodus.
The move comes as the spot bitcoin market continues to struggle for clear direction. The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $95,249.92, down roughly 11.24% over the past three months. That medium-term slide contrasts with its short-term technical backdrop: the one-day trading signal for BTC-USD is currently flashing Buy, underscoring the tug-of-war between longer-term consolidation and shorter-term dip-buying interest.
For FBTC, the latest outflow highlights how quickly sentiment can shift in a market where macro signals, regulatory headlines, and risk appetite all collide. While almost 1% of AUM leaving in a single session is significant, the fund’s remaining $19 billion-plus in assets underlines that institutional and retail demand for bitcoin exposure via regulated vehicles remains robust, even amid price volatility and a choppy three-month performance.
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