The Best Cryptocurrency ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Cryptocurrency ETFs.
Cryptocurrency ETFs and funds provide exposure to digital assets such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, either by holding the underlying coins, tracking their price through futures contracts, or investing in companies tied to the crypto ecosystem. They offer a regulated, brokerage-accessible way to gain exposure to a highly volatile and rapidly evolving asset class without directly buying or custodying the coins.
- Number of ETFs
- 134
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.77%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 14.04%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- -25.93%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 3 / 100
The Best Cryptocurrency ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21Shares Crypto Basket 10 Core ETP | Cryptocurrency | Sep 28, 2021 | 0.49% | -27.28% | — | 0.00% | 2 | ||||||||
| VanEck Bitcoin ETN A | Cryptocurrency | Nov 19, 2020 | 1.00% | -27.11% | — | 0.00% | 1 |
Best Cryptocurrency ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Cryptocurrency ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are ZCSH (95) and BITI (53).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 95 | — | Oct 2017 | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | 53 | 118.48M | Jun 2022 | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 47 | 163.33M | Apr 2024 | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 45 | 240.40M | Feb 2022 | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 41 | — | Jul 2024 |
Best-Performing Cryptocurrency ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Cryptocurrency ETFs is GBTC (14.15%).
Across the lineup, Cryptocurrency ETFs show an average 1-year return of -25.93% and an average 5-year return of -6.79%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF | 14.15% | 8.64B | Jan 2024 | |
| Osprey Bitcoin Trust | 9.16% | 60.72M | Feb 2021 | |
| Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | 5.07% | 341.36M | Feb 2018 | |
| Bitwise 10 Crypto Index ETF | 4.29% | 619.02M | Dec 2025 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF | -2.90% | 1.42B | Dec 2017 |
Lowest-Cost Cryptocurrency ETFs
The top Cryptocurrency ETFs is MSBT (0.14%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.77%, Cryptocurrency ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust | 0.14% | 376.59M | Apr 2026 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.55B | Jul 2024 | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.69B | Jul 2024 | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | 8.51M | Dec 2025 | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | 37.67M | Jul 2024 |
Highest-Yield Cryptocurrency ETFs
The top Cryptocurrency ETFs is BTF (214.06%).
Across the lineup, Cryptocurrency ETFs show an average dividend yield of 14.04%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF | 214.06% | 13.01M | Oct 2021 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | 147.51% | 3.74M | Sep 2025 | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF | 101.15% | 14.04M | Apr 2025 | |
| YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF | 94.39% | 36.60M | Apr 2024 | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | 86.20% | 356.30M | Apr 2024 |
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