Ether Options Income Fund Sees New Year Outflows as Traders Lose Nerve on Crypto Rally
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The Roundhill Ether Covered Call Strategy ETF, YETH, kicked off 2026 with net outflows of $1,412,304 on January 2, a meaningful pullback that represents roughly 1.25% of its latest reported assets under management of $113.1 million. The redemption wave suggests some investors are stepping back from yield-focused Ether strategies amid renewed uncertainty in the underlying token.
The covered-call structure of YETH is designed to monetize volatility in Ether by selling options, offering income in exchange for capping some upside. The latest outflows hint that certain holders may now prefer direct exposure to spot Ether or are de-risking entirely after a volatile quarter for digital assets. While a 1.25% single-day AUM swing is not catastrophic, it is notable for a niche strategy ETF and may signal waning confidence in near-term options-based yield plays tied to crypto.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading around $3,088.48, down about 28.19% over the past three months—a sharp drawdown that has eroded some of the appeal of income-focused overlays as investors reassess total-return prospects. Despite the recent decline, short-term technicals remain indecisive, with a 1-day signal of Hold, underscoring a market caught between bargain hunters and sellers still looking to exit on strength.
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