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The Best Cryptocurrency ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Cryptocurrency ETFs.

Number of ETFs
116
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.75%
Avg. Dividend Yield
17.35%
Avg. 1 Year Return
-18.34%
Median Risk/Return Score
3 / 100
The Best Cryptocurrency ETFs

38 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
CoinShares Physical Smart Contract Platform ETPCryptocurrencyMar 27, 20230.00%
-31.24%
0.00%
4
CoinShares Physical Top10 Crypto Market ETPCryptocurrencyMar 27, 20230.00%
-30.10%
0.00%
3
Bitwise MSCI Digital Assets Select 20 ETPCryptocurrencyApr 19, 20231.49%
-35.04%
0.00%
3
21Shares Ethereum Staking ETPCryptocurrencyMar 4, 20191.49%
-39.59%
0.00%
5
21Shares Ethereum Staking ETPCryptocurrencyMar 4, 20191.49%
-40.35%
0.00%
5
21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETPCryptocurrencySep 20, 20220.10%
-39.39%
0.00%
5
Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index Europe ETP EURCryptocurrencyApr 28, 20221.00%
-29.97%
0.00%
2
Hashdex Crypto Momentum Factor ETNMomentum, CryptocurrencyNov 1, 20221.49%
-25.14%
0.00%
3
iShares Bitcoin ETPCryptocurrencyMar 18, 20250.25%
-26.48%
0.00%
2
21Shares Polygon ETPCryptocurrencyNov 17, 20212.50%
-12.28%
0.00%
2
CoinShares Physical Staked Algorand EURCryptocurrencyJul 14, 20220.00%
-18.89%
0.00%
5
CoinShares FTX Physical Staked Solana EURCryptocurrencyMar 23, 20220.00%
-42.42%
0.00%
3
21Shares Avalanche Staking ETPCryptocurrencyNov 18, 20210.00%
-36.99%
0.00%
2
VanEck Ethereum ETNCryptocurrencyMar 26, 20211.00%
-39.67%
0.00%
5
DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EURCryptocurrencyApr 15, 20210.95%
-26.79%
0.00%
2
21Shares Stellar ETPCryptocurrencyApr 23, 20212.50%
-2.01%
0.00%
7
CoinShares Physical XRP EUR ETPCryptocurrencyApr 13, 20211.50%
-36.58%
0.00%
3
CoinShares Physical Tezos Staked ETPCryptocurrencyJan 26, 20220.00%
-40.73%
0.00%
4

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Best Cryptocurrency ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Cryptocurrency ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ZCSH (84) and WGMI (74). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC)
84
Oct 2017
Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF
74
395.17MFeb 2022
ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF
35
177.35MJun 2022
Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF
31
203.71MApr 2024
REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF
30
Dec 2024

Best-Performing Cryptocurrency ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Cryptocurrency ETFs is GBTC (8.66%). Across the lineup, Cryptocurrency ETFs show an average 1-year return of -18.34% and an average 5-year return of -15.77%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF
8.66%
Jan 2024
Osprey Bitcoin Trust
6.73%
69.34MFeb 2021
Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF
0.44%
403.90MFeb 2018
Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF
-13.93%
1.59BDec 2017
Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC)
-36.84%
141.12MApr 2017

Lowest-Cost Cryptocurrency ETFs

The top Cryptocurrency ETFs is MSBT (0.14%). With an average expense ratio of 0.75%, Cryptocurrency ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust0.14%Apr 2026
Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF0.15%3.89BJul 2024
Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF0.15%1.87BJul 2024
Franklin Ethereum ETF0.19%41.19MJul 2024
Franklin Solana ETF0.19%9.25MDec 2025

Highest-Yield Cryptocurrency ETFs

The top Cryptocurrency ETFs is BTF (243.48%). Across the lineup, Cryptocurrency ETFs show an average dividend yield of 17.35%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF243.48%16.29MOct 2021
Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF143.00%5.38MSep 2025
Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF112.93%35.41MApr 2025
YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF110.85%43.95MApr 2024
ProShares Ether Strategy ETF101.91%61.08MOct 2023

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