Bitcoin Options Income Fund Sees Investors Pull Back as BTC Slump Deepens
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The YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF, YBIT, recorded significant outflows of $3.40 million on January 9, 2026, a move that shaved roughly 4.7% off its latest reported assets under management of $72.38 million. The redemption is notable in size relative to the fund’s AUM, suggesting a meaningful shift in sentiment among options-focused Bitcoin income investors.
The latest flow comes at a time when the related asset, BTC-USD, is trading around $90,615.32, having dropped about 18.4% over the past three months. Short-term momentum remains fragile, with a 1-day technical signal of Sell, reinforcing the narrative that traders are still cautious on near-term price action despite Bitcoin’s historically strong long-run adoption story.
For YBIT, which is designed to monetize Bitcoin volatility through an option income strategy rather than track spot prices directly, the sizable outflow hints that some yield-seeking holders may be questioning how effectively the structure can cushion drawdowns in a sustained downturn. If BTC’s weakness persists, option premiums may remain elevated, but investors appear increasingly focused on capital preservation as much as income.
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