Bitcoin ETF Draws Fresh Inflows as Traders Tiptoe Back Into Risk
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The ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF, BITO, attracted $18.22 million in new money on January 5, 2026, signaling a tentative return of risk appetite to the crypto-linked fund space. With assets under management now at $2.28 billion, the latest inflow represents roughly 0.80% of the fund’s AUM—an unusually chunky one-day allocation for a mature futures-based Bitcoin product.
The renewed interest comes despite a bruising quarter for the underlying asset. The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $91,567.26, down about 23.6% over the past three months as volatility, shifting rate expectations, and profit-taking have weighed on crypto markets. Yet near-term sentiment appears to be stabilizing: the 1-day technical signal sits at Buy, suggesting momentum traders see scope for a short-term rebound.
For BITO, the combination of negative three-month performance and fresh inflows hints that some investors are leaning into the drawdown rather than fleeing it, potentially using the ETF as a liquid vehicle to average into Bitcoin exposure without directly holding the token. If this pattern continues, it could signal that institutional and retail allocators alike are positioning for a medium-term recovery even as macro headwinds persist.
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