Investors Tap the Brakes on Bitcoin Income Play as YBIT Sees Year-End Outflows
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The YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF, YBIT, closed out the year with notable redemptions, recording outflows of $846,135 on December 31, 2025. The move affected roughly 1.10% of the fund’s $76.97 million in assets under management (AUM), signaling a bout of investor caution toward covered-call strategies tied to volatile crypto markets.
While a 1% swing in AUM is not structurally destabilizing, it is meaningful for a niche options-income vehicle that depends on steady capital to write options efficiently. The year-end timing suggests some investors may be locking in gains, harvesting tax losses, or repositioning after a bruising quarter for Bitcoin prices.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $93,425.34. Despite the lofty nominal price, Bitcoin has shed about 25.29% over the past three months, underscoring the drawdown pressure that can compress option premia and challenge income strategies. The 1-day technical outlook is flashing a cautious tone, with the signal at Hold, reflecting a market caught between dip-buying interest and lingering risk-off sentiment.
YBIT’s recent outflows highlight how quickly investor appetite can shift when underlying crypto momentum stalls, particularly for funds promising income on top of an already volatile asset class. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.