Options-Rich Bitcoin ETF Sees Holiday Outflows as Traders Shun Yield Plays
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The GraniteShares YieldBOOST Bitcoin ETF, XBTY, recorded net outflows of $1,785,600 on December 24, 2025, a notable move for a fund with roughly $28.12 million in assets under management. The single-day withdrawal represents about 6.35% of its AUM, suggesting that a meaningful slice of investors took risk off the table in the run-up to year-end, despite the fund’s income-oriented options strategy on Bitcoin.
The related asset, BTC-USD, is currently trading at $87,867.55. Over the past three months, Bitcoin has fallen about 20.61%, a pullback that has eroded some of the appeal of yield-enhancement products tied to the token. Reflecting the recent weakness, the coin’s 1-day technical signal flashes a bearish tone at Strong Sell, reinforcing the defensive posture evident in XBTY’s latest flows.
The combination of sizable redemptions and a firmly negative short-term technical picture suggests that investors in options-based Bitcoin ETFs are becoming more tactical, preferring to wait for clearer signs of stabilization before recommitting capital. For a more detailed analysis and real-time sentiment trends, check the live cryptocurrency prices here.