Income Hunters Tiptoe Back Into Bitcoin: NEOS ETF Sees Fresh Inflows Despite Price Slump
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The NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF, ticker BTCI, attracted $5,667,828 in new money on January 16, 2026, signaling renewed investor interest in yield-focused crypto strategies even as the underlying asset struggles. The latest flow represents roughly 0.50% of the fund’s $1.13 billion in assets under management, a meaningful but measured allocation shift that suggests allocators are adding exposure rather than rushing in.
BTCI’s mandate blends bitcoin exposure with options-based income generation, aiming to dampen some of the notorious volatility in the crypto space while still harvesting yield. The mid-January inflow comes at a time when many institutional portfolios are reassessing risk exposures after a bruising stretch for digital assets.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading around $89,045.31, down approximately 17.38% over the past three months. Technically, bitcoin remains under pressure, with a 1-day signal flashing Strong Sell, underscoring the near-term bearish tone even as selective ETF inflows hint at longer-term accumulation.
The combination of falling spot prices and fresh capital into an income-oriented bitcoin vehicle highlights a tactical shift: some investors appear willing to endure short-term weakness in exchange for option premiums and potential upside if the crypto cycle turns. Whether these inflows mark the early stages of a broader rotation back into digital assets or simply a niche yield play will hinge on how quickly bitcoin can stabilize technically.
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