Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF (AETH) Alternatives
Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF (AETH) belongs to the Cryptocurrency category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AETH. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to AETH
AETH charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AETH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | AETH vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | AETH vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | AETH vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | AETH vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | AETH vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AETH
Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 86 | Feb 7, 2022 | AETH vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | AETH vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | AETH vs BCDF | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | AETH vs CEPI | |
| Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 27 | Nov 15, 2021 | AETH vs BITS |
Top Performing AETH Alternatives (YTD)
AETH alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 32.95% | Apr 1, 2024 | AETH vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | AETH vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | AETH vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | AETH vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | AETH vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AETH
AETH alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | 0.00% | Nov 14, 2023 | AETH vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | AETH vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | AETH vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | AETH vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | AETH vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AETH
AETH alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -8.84% | Aug 1, 2022 | AETH vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | AETH vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | AETH vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | AETH vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | AETH vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Bitwise
Most popular Bitwise ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -21.92% | Apr 1, 2025 | AETH vs ICOI | |
| Bitwise Funds Trust | Derivative Income | — | -6.63% | Apr 1, 2025 | AETH vs IMST | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | AETH vs ETHW | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF | Blockchain | 6 | -23.72% | Mar 10, 2025 | AETH vs OWNB | |
| Bitwise Web3 ETF | Technology Equities | 41 | -10.27% | Oct 4, 2022 | AETH vs BWEB | |
| Bitwise XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -26.75% | Nov 19, 2025 | AETH vs XRP | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -26.81% | Oct 1, 2025 | AETH vs IETH | |
| Bitwise MARA Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -6.91% | Apr 1, 2025 | AETH vs IMRA |
Often Compared With AETH
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