Ethereum Jitters: VanEck’s ETH ETF Sees Near-9% of Assets Walk Out in a Day
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The VanEck Ethereum ETF, ETHV, recorded a sharp reversal in sentiment on January 2, 2026, as investors pulled approximately $14.1 million from the fund. The one-day outflow represents about 8.97% of its latest assets under management, which stand at roughly $157.27 million, signaling a notable bout of risk-off positioning in one of the market’s flagship Ethereum products.
The scale of the outflows suggests that a meaningful subset of holders is locking in losses or reallocating away from concentrated Ethereum exposure after a volatile quarter. While a single day does not make a trend, such a large redemption relative to AUM often points to institutional rebalancing, year-opening portfolio shifts, or waning confidence in near-term upside for the token.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,169.13, down about 30.58% over the past three months. Despite that steep drawdown, near-term trading signals remain cautious rather than outright bearish, with the 1-day technical view sitting at Hold. The combination of heavy ETF outflows and a neutral technical stance underscores a market caught between bargain hunters and sellers still exiting on rallies.
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