Bitcoin ETF Investors Edge Back In as VanEck’s HODL Attracts Fresh Cash Despite Price Slump
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VanEck Bitcoin Trust Shs of Benef Interest’s ETF, HODL, registered fresh net inflows of $6,352,300 on January 22, 2026, even as underlying bitcoin prices remain under pressure. The move lifted the fund’s assets under management to $1,421,108,370, with the latest flow representing roughly 0.45% of total AUM — a meaningful but not outsized vote of confidence from investors.
The inflow suggests that a segment of the market is using recent crypto weakness as an entry point via regulated vehicles, rather than direct coin exposure. With nearly half a percent of the fund’s capital base added in a single day, HODL appears to be benefiting from demand among institutions and retail traders who prefer exchange-traded access to bitcoin over spot exchanges.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $88,271.69, down about 20.28% over the past three months, underscoring the depth of the latest pullback after last year’s surge. Short-term momentum remains fragile: the 1-day technical signal flashes a cautious Sell, reflecting persistent selling pressure and trader reluctance to call a near-term bottom.
Still, renewed allocations into HODL amid a negative technical backdrop highlight a familiar crypto pattern: investors willing to endure volatility in anticipation of a longer-term rebound in bitcoin’s adoption and price trajectory. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.