Bitcoin Options ETF Sees Investors Hit ‘YieldBOOST’ Reverse as Outflows Top 4% of Assets
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The GraniteShares YieldBOOST Bitcoin ETF, XBTY, recorded a sharp swing in sentiment on January 16, 2026, as investors pulled roughly $1.0 million from the fund. The single-day outflow of $1,001,700 amounts to about 4.06% of its latest reported assets under management, which stand at $24.65 million, signaling a meaningful bout of risk-off positioning among yield-seeking crypto traders.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $88,859.99. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has fallen 18.9%, a drawdown that has eroded some of the premium appeal of options-based income strategies such as YieldBOOST. Short-term momentum remains weak, with the 1-day technical outlook flashing a Strong Sell signal, underscoring the near-term pressure that likely contributed to Wednesday’s outflows.
The combination of declining spot prices and bearish technicals is testing investors’ appetite for derivative-enhanced Bitcoin exposure: while income-focused structures can cushion volatility, they can also cap upside in any sudden rebound, making timing critical. As Bitcoin’s correction deepens, allocators appear to be reassessing whether the incremental yield justifies the added complexity and risk of an options overlay in a decisively negative tape.
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