ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) Alternatives
ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) 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 ARKB. 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 ARKB
ARKB charges 0.21% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ARKB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | ARKB vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | ARKB vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | ARKB vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | ARKB vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | ARKB vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ARKB
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 | ARKB vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | ARKB vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | ARKB vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | ARKB vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | ARKB vs CEPI |
Top Performing ARKB Alternatives (YTD)
ARKB 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 | ARKB vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | ARKB vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | ARKB vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | ARKB vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | ARKB vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ARKB
ARKB 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 | ARKB vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | ARKB vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | ARKB vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | ARKB vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | ARKB vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ARKB
ARKB 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 | ARKB vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | ARKB vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | ARKB vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | ARKB vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | ARKB vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from ARK
Most popular ARK ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Innovation ETF | Actively Managed, Technology Equities | 55 | -12.13% | Oct 31, 2014 | ARKB vs ARKK | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Robotics, Actively Managed | 89 | -1.93% | Sep 30, 2014 | ARKB vs ARKQ | |
| ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 40 | -18.36% | Sep 30, 2014 | ARKB vs ARKW | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 87 | 1.28% | Mar 30, 2021 | ARKB vs ARKX | |
| ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | Blockchain | 24 | -20.20% | Feb 4, 2019 | ARKB vs ARKF | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | Health & Biotech Equities, Actively Managed | 36 | -8.80% | Oct 31, 2014 | ARKB vs ARKG | |
| ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 63 | -9.94% | Dec 5, 2017 | ARKB vs IZRL | |
| ARK The 3D Printing ETF | Technology Equities | 20 | -8.53% | Jul 19, 2016 | ARKB vs PRNT |
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