Ethereum Outflows Hint at Investor Jitters as Grayscale Mini Trust Sees Cash Drain
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The Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust (ETH), trading under ticker ETH, recorded net outflows of $12.9 million on January 9, 2026, a meaningful move for a product with $2.26 billion in assets under management (AUM). The latest redemption wave represents roughly 0.57% of the trust’s AUM, marking a notable shift in sentiment after a volatile stretch for Ethereum-linked products.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,111.12. Despite a steep three-month decline of about 25.5%, short-term technicals suggest a potential rebound, with the 1-day signal flashing Buy. This divergence—capital exiting the fund while technicals turn constructive—highlights the ongoing tug-of-war between longer-term caution and short-term trading optimism.
For Grayscale’s Ethereum vehicle, the latest outflows may reflect investors locking in tax losses after a bruising quarter, or reallocating toward spot ETFs and other vehicles perceived as more cost-efficient. Yet the relatively modest scale of the withdrawals versus total AUM suggests conviction in Ethereum’s longer-term prospects has not fully cracked, even as traders reposition around price volatility and regulatory headlines.
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