Bitcoin, Yield, and Nerves: NEOS ETF Sees Fresh Inflows Despite Crypto Slump
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The NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF, BTCI, drew fresh investor cash even as its underlying asset remains under pressure. On December 26, 2025, the fund recorded $24.14 million in net inflows, lifting its assets under management to $987.85 million. The single-day move represents about 2.44% of total AUM, a notable vote of confidence in a yield-focused bitcoin strategy at a time of heightened volatility.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,867.55, down roughly 20.6% over the past three months, underscoring how sharply sentiment has cooled since earlier highs. Technically, the picture remains bearish, with a 1-day signal of Strong Sell, suggesting that near-term downside risk is still front of mind for traders.
Yet the sizeable inflow into BTCI hints that some investors may be looking past the latest drawdown, using covered-call and income-oriented bitcoin products as a way to stay exposed while attempting to cushion volatility. If bearish technicals persist, performance in such strategies will be closely watched as a barometer of whether yield can keep investors anchored through a choppy phase in the crypto cycle.
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