Covered-Call Bitcoin ETF Draws Fresh Inflows as Underlying Token Sinks
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The Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF, YBTC, attracted fresh capital on January 22, 2026, pulling in $856,410 of net inflows even as Bitcoin prices remain under pressure. The latest move, though modest at about 0.41% of the fund’s $210.8 million in assets under management, signals persistent investor interest in income-focused crypto strategies despite a choppy market backdrop.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,739.53, down roughly 20.56% over the past three months. Technically, the near-term picture remains bleak, with a 1-day signal flashing Strong Sell. That divergence—fresh inflows into YBTC against a negative short-term outlook for Bitcoin—suggests investors may be using the covered-call structure to stay exposed to the asset class while dampening volatility and harvesting option premiums.
YBTC’s latest intake is small relative to its total AUM, but it underscores a broader theme: rather than abandoning Bitcoin outright, some market participants are rotating into structured products that prioritize yield and risk management. If price weakness in BTC-USD persists while volatility stays elevated, covered-call vehicles like YBTC could continue to attract capital from income-oriented and defensive crypto investors.
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