Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
BTCE.DE ETC Group Physical Bitcoin | Cryptocurrency | 100% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Bitcoin ETC, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.17% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 22.93% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Bitcoin ETC | -3.69% | -19.52% | -27.87% | -29.75% | -41.73% | 31.53% | 9.35% | — |
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BTCE.DE ETC Group Physical Bitcoin | -3.69% | -19.52% | -27.87% | -29.75% | -41.73% | 31.53% | 9.35% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 18, 2020, Bitcoin ETC's average daily return is +0.19%, while the average monthly return is +4.09%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 1.4 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Feb 2024 with a return of +44.2%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -39.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, Bitcoin ETC closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Jul 26, 2021 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst single day was Jan 11, 2021 at -25.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -5.57% | -20.69% | 1.72% | 13.46% | -3.39% | -13.61% | -27.87% | ||||||
| 2025 | 11.99% | -20.14% | 0.19% | 11.93% | 12.13% | 1.65% | 9.48% | -8.13% | 4.07% | -3.02% | -16.84% | -4.32% | -7.65% |
| 2024 | 0.56% | 44.15% | 13.48% | -14.74% | 10.94% | -9.72% | 9.05% | -12.57% | 9.33% | 10.72% | 39.27% | -5.71% | 112.88% |
| 2023 | 40.05% | 0.69% | 21.89% | 1.43% | -7.05% | 11.06% | -2.92% | -7.40% | -1.02% | 27.91% | 8.91% | 14.01% | 154.31% |
| 2022 | -19.90% | 7.62% | 12.85% | -15.98% | -19.19% | -39.50% | 25.29% | -16.52% | -0.82% | 1.91% | -16.64% | -3.09% | -65.88% |
| 2021 | 34.57% | 27.25% | 23.18% | -3.82% | -35.08% | -7.50% | 13.70% | 21.29% | -8.89% | 43.79% | -7.36% | -18.07% | 67.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
Bitcoin ETC has an annualized alpha of 37.65%, beta of 0.85, and R2 of 0.06 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 18, 2020.
- This portfolio captured 222.49% of S&P 500 Index gains and 148.65% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- R2 of 0.06 means this portfolio moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 37.65%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.06
- Upside Capture
- 222.49%
- Downside Capture
- 148.65%
Expense Ratio
Bitcoin ETC has a high expense ratio of 2.00%, indicating above-average management fees. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Bitcoin ETC ranks 0 for risk / return — in the bottom 0% of Portfolios on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Bitcoin ETC and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.01 | 1.86 | -2.88 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.49 | 2.53 | -4.02 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.84 | 1.34 | -0.50 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.82 | 2.53 | -3.35 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -1.42 | 11.37 | -12.79 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BTCE.DE ETC Group Physical Bitcoin | 2 | -1.01 | -1.49 | 0.84 | -0.82 | -1.42 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Bitcoin ETC. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Bitcoin ETC was 77.07%, occurring on Nov 21, 2022. Recovery took 333 trading sessions.
The current Bitcoin ETC drawdown is 49.71%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -77.07%Nov 2022 | 1y 10d | 1y 3mo | 2y 4moNov 2021 - Mar 2024 |
2021 bear market2021 | -53.34%Jul 2021 | 3mo 7d | 3mo 2d | 6mo 9dApr 2021 - Oct 2021 |
2026 bear market2026 | -49.71%Jun 2026 | 8mo | — | 8mo 9dOct 2025 - now |
2025 selloff2025 | -29.06%Apr 2025 | 3mo 23d | 1mo 12d | 5mo 5dDec 2024 - May 2025 |
2024 bear market2024 | -26.26%Sep 2024 | 5mo 26d | 2mo 1d | 7mo 27dMar 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 1 assets, with an effective number of assets of 1.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.00, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Bitcoin ETC correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.35 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.25 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.29 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 18, 2020 | 0.27 |
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