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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17 | -8 | ₿16,248 |
| Apr 16 | +40 | ₿16,256 |
| Apr 15 | +11 | ₿16,216 |
| Apr 14 | +19 | ₿16,205 |
| Apr 13 | -3 | ₿16,186 |
| Apr 12 | -12 | ₿16,189 |
| Apr 11 | +2 | ₿16,201 |
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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