Bitcoin ETF Buyers Buck the Downtrend as WisdomTree’s BTCW Attracts Fresh Cash
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The WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund, BTCW, drew new investor money even as its underlying asset remains under pressure, with $2,994,720 in net inflows recorded on January 14, 2026. The move lifted the fund’s assets under management to $157,386,840, meaning roughly 1.9% of BTCW’s capital base shifted in a single day – a sizable vote of confidence amid a choppy crypto backdrop.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $89,045.31, having shed about 17.4% over the past three months as investors rotate out of high-beta risk assets and reassess the path of global liquidity. Despite this drawdown, ETF buyers appear to be treating the weakness as an entry point, effectively using BTCW as a regulated on-ramp to accumulate exposure.
Short-term trading signals remain unsupportive, however: the one-day technical read on BTC-USD screens as Strong Sell. That tactical caution contrasts with the latest flows into BTCW, underscoring a growing divide between algorithm-driven, short-horizon strategies and longer-term allocators who are willing to ride out volatility in exchange for potential upside if Bitcoin stabilizes or reclaims prior highs.
With nearly $160 million now parked in BTCW, the fund’s latest inflow suggests that institutional and sophisticated retail investors are still hunting for diversified ways to express a long-term Bitcoin thesis, even as near-term technicals flash warning signs. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.