Ether Options ETF Sees New Year Outflows as Traders Step Back from Volatility
Claim 70% Off TipRanks Premium
- Unlock hedge fund-level data and powerful investing tools for smarter, sharper decisions
- Stay ahead of the market with the latest news and analysis and maximize your portfolio's potential
The Roundhill Ether Covered Call Strategy ETF, YETH, opened 2026 with a notable redemption, recording outflows of $1,412,304 on January 2, 2026. With assets under management now at $108,747,408, the latest move represents roughly 1.30% of the fund’s AUM, signaling that a slice of investors may be reassessing their appetite for income-oriented ether exposure amid a turbulent backdrop for the underlying cryptocurrency.
The related asset, ETH-USD, is currently trading at $3,169.13, having shed about 30.6% over the past three months. Despite that steep drawdown, the short-term technical picture remains indecisive, with a 1-day signal of Hold, reflecting a market caught between bargain hunters and investors wary of further downside.
YETH’s covered call strategy is designed to monetize ether’s volatility by selling options, potentially cushioning price swings with option premium income. However, when the underlying asset is in a pronounced downtrend, some investors may prefer direct spot exposure for a potential rebound—or step to the sidelines entirely—rather than cap upside through call-writing. The early-January outflow suggests that at least some holders are repositioning after a rough quarter for ether, even as others stay put, banking on income generation if volatility persists.
For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.