Income Hunters Look Past Bitcoin Slump as NEOS ETF Draws Fresh Cash
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The NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF, ticker BTCI, attracted $11.5 million in new money on January 22, 2026, a notable inflow for a niche strategy that writes options on bitcoin exposure. The latest subscription equals roughly 1.05% of the fund’s $1.10 billion in assets under management (AUM), signaling that yield-focused investors remain engaged even as the underlying crypto asset struggles.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $89,457.73, down about 19.3% over the past three months. Despite that drawdown, BTCI’s ability to pull in fresh capital suggests that some investors may be using the covered-call style product to stay in the market while cushioning volatility with option premium.
Short-term sentiment on bitcoin remains cautious: the 1-day technical signal on BTC-USD screens as Strong Sell, highlighting momentum pressure that contrasts with the steady inflows into BTCI. The divergence underscores a broader trend in digital-asset markets, where long-term allocators increasingly separate tactical price weakness from strategic positioning in income-generating or risk-managed vehicles.
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