Options-Income Bet on Bitcoin Gathers Steam as Roundhill YBTC Pulls in Fresh Cash
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The Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF, YBTC, attracted $856,410 in new money on January 22, 2026, signaling renewed investor interest in income-focused crypto strategies despite recent volatility in the underlying asset. The latest flow represents roughly 0.40% of the fund’s $214.15 million in assets under management (AUM), a notable single-day vote of confidence for a niche product that monetizes Bitcoin’s swings through covered call options.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,605.50. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has shed about 22.5% of its value, underscoring a sharp pullback from recent highs and reinforcing the appeal of yield-generating overlays such as covered call strategies. Technically, the short-term picture remains fragile, with a 1-day signal of Sell, suggesting momentum traders are still cautious even as ETF investors selectively add exposure.
The combination of negative medium-term price performance in Bitcoin and positive flows into YBTC highlights a tactical shift: rather than chasing directional upside, some investors appear more willing to trade off potential peak gains for the relative stability of option premium income. If the downtrend in Bitcoin persists or consolidates, covered call ETFs like YBTC could continue to attract capital from investors seeking a more tempered way to stay in the crypto market.
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