The VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) is from VanEck, a global investment manager with over $90 billion in assets. VanEck was one of the first traditional asset managers to file for a bitcoin ETF, submitting applications as early as 2017. The fund uses Gemini Trust Company as the primary custodian. The ticker "HODL" references the popular crypto term for long-term holding.
| Date | Flow (BTC) | Balance After |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11 | +17 | ₿16,248 |
| Oct 10 | -20 | ₿16,231 |
| Oct 9 | -17 | ₿16,251 |
| Oct 8 | +9 | ₿16,268 |
| Oct 7 | +32 | ₿16,259 |
| Oct 6 | -11 | ₿16,227 |
| Oct 5 | -1 | ₿16,238 |
VanEck Bitcoin Trust charges 0.2% annually. Over 10 years, that's 2.0% of your Bitcoin gone. Self-custody costs nothing.
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