Bitcoin ETF ‘HODL’ Pulls in Fresh Cash Even as Prices Slump
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VanEck’s VanEck Bitcoin Trust Shs of Benef Interest, trading under the ticker HODL, recorded fresh inflows of $6.35 million on January 22, 2026, defying recent weakness in the underlying crypto market. The latest subscription represents roughly 0.45% of the fund’s $1.42 billion in assets under management (AUM), a modest but notable vote of confidence from investors amid growing volatility.
The inflow suggests that some institutional and retail participants are using the recent price drawdown in bitcoin as a buying opportunity via regulated ETF wrappers. While the flow is not large enough to materially shift overall AUM on its own, it underscores steady demand for listed bitcoin products even as sentiment has turned more cautious.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $89,457.73, down about 19.33% over the past three months. Technically, bitcoin remains under pressure, with a 1-day signal flashing Strong Sell, highlighting persistent short-term downside momentum despite renewed ETF inflows.
Against this backdrop, HODL’s latest intake may indicate longer-term investors are willing to look through near-term technical weakness, betting that structural demand for bitcoin exposure via ETFs will continue to grow. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.