Ethereum Nerves Show in VanEck’s ETH ETF as Nearly 3% of Assets Exit in a Day
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The VanEck Ethereum ETF, ETHV, saw investors pull $4.42 million on January 22, 2026, a meaningful outflow that represents roughly 2.9% of its $151.4 million in assets under management (AUM). The single-day redemption underscores growing caution around Ethereum exposure as the token continues to struggle after a sharp three-month decline.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $2,916.59, having fallen about 22.8% over the past three months. Reflecting the recent weakness, its 1-day technical signal is flashing a decisive Strong Sell, suggesting that momentum and trend indicators are still tilted firmly to the downside.
For ETHV, the latest outflow may signal that short-term traders and more tactical allocators are reducing risk rather than a wholesale collapse in confidence. With Ethereum locked in a corrective phase and technical readings deteriorating, some investors appear content to sit on the sidelines and wait for clearer signs of stabilization before re-entering via spot ETFs.
Yet the fund’s remaining AUM points to a core base that is holding on, potentially reflecting long-term conviction in Ethereum’s role in decentralized finance and broader blockchain infrastructure. If price weakness persists, the tug-of-war between strategic holders and nervous short-term money could keep flows volatile in the near term.
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