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
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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.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 84 | — | Oct 2017 | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 74 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 35 | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 31 | 203.71M | Apr 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.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF | 8.66% | — | Jan 2024 | |
| Osprey Bitcoin Trust | 6.73% | 69.34M | Feb 2021 | |
| Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | 0.44% | 403.90M | Feb 2018 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF | -13.93% | 1.59B | Dec 2017 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) | -36.84% | 141.12M | Apr 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.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust | 0.14% | — | Apr 2026 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.87B | Jul 2024 | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.89B | Jul 2024 | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 426.34M | Jan 2024 | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | 10.93M | Feb 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.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin and Ether Strategy ETF | 243.48% | 16.29M | Oct 2021 | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | 143.00% | 5.38M | Sep 2025 | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Covered Call ETF | 112.93% | 35.41M | Apr 2025 | |
| YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF | 110.85% | 43.95M | Apr 2024 | |
| ProShares Ether Strategy ETF | 101.91% | 61.08M | Oct 2023 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
IBIT vs. BTC-USDIBIT vs. ARKBIBIT vs. QQQIBIT vs. MSTXIBIT vs. HODLBITO vs. BTC-USDBITO vs. QQQBITO vs. MSTRBITO vs. CONYBITO vs. SPYFBTC vs. BTC-USDFBTC vs. FETHFBTC vs. VOOFBTC vs. FDIGFBTC vs. BTCC.TOBTCI vs. MSTYBTCI vs. BITIBTCI vs. QQQBTCI vs. BITYBTCI vs. MAXIGBTC vs. BTC-USDGBTC vs. MSTRGBTC vs. TSLAGBTC vs. SPYGBTC vs. TQQQETHA vs. ETHEETHA vs. ETH-USDETHA vs. BMNRETHA vs. FETHETHA vs. ETHUBITX vs. BTC-USDBITX vs. MSTRBITX vs. MSTUBITX vs. MSTXBITX vs. CONLYBTC vs. YBITYBTC vs. YETHYBTC vs. BTC-USDYBTC vs. QDTEYBTC vs. MAXIBITB vs. BTC-USDBITB vs. ARKBBITB vs. VTIBITB vs. HODLBITB vs. EZBCBITU vs. BTC-USDBITU vs. MSTRBITU vs. CONLBITU vs. CRPTBITU vs. BTCL
Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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