Bitcoin ETF Shows Nerves of Steel as Fresh Inflows Buck Price Slump
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VanEck’s Bitcoin vehicle, the VanEck Bitcoin Trust Shs of Benef Interest (HODL), attracted fresh capital even as its underlying asset struggles. On January 22, 2026, the fund logged approximately $6.35 million in net inflows, lifting assets under management to about $1.42 billion. The move represents roughly 0.45% of the ETF’s AUM, a modest but notable vote of confidence given the recent weakness in the crypto market.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $87,786.01, down roughly 22.1% over the past three months, underscoring the depth of the recent correction after a prolonged bull run. Short-term sentiment is also cautious: the 1-day technical signal stands at Sell, suggesting traders remain wary of further downside or continued volatility in the near term.
Yet the inflow into HODL hints that some investors are using the pullback as an opportunity to add exposure through regulated structures rather than fleeing the asset class altogether. If these flows persist while price pressure continues, it could signal a shift toward longer-term, conviction-driven positioning in Bitcoin, even as technical indicators flash red in the short run.
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