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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ARKB
ARKB charges 0.21% annually. There are 12 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust | 0.14% | 392.19M | Apr 2026 | ARKB vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.57B | Jul 2024 | ARKB vs ETH | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.71B | Jul 2024 | ARKB vs BTC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | 38.20M | Jul 2024 | ARKB vs EZET | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 354.69M | Jan 2024 | ARKB vs EZBC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ARKB
ARKB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 2. There are 52 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 96 | — | Oct 2017 | ARKB vs ZCSH | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | 48 | 129.73M | Jun 2022 | ARKB vs BITI | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 47 | 240.40M | Feb 2022 | ARKB vs WGMI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 43 | 176.54M | Apr 2024 | ARKB vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 39 | — | Jul 2024 | ARKB vs BTCZ |
Top Performing ARKB Alternatives (YTD)
ARKB is at -26.69% YTD. There are 39 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 37.84%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 37.84% | 240.40M | Feb 2022 | ARKB vs WGMI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 33.66% | 176.54M | Apr 2024 | ARKB vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.69% | — | Jul 2024 | ARKB vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 28.99% | 16.03M | Nov 2023 | ARKB vs SETH | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 28.16% | 60.61M | Jun 2024 | ARKB vs ETHD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ARKB
ARKB has 44.25% 1-year volatility. There are 34 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 1.95% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKB vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.64% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKB vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 6.46% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKB vs CBXO | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 11.51% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKB vs CBTO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 11.66% | 7.65M | Sep 2025 | ARKB vs BFOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ARKB
ARKB has a 1-year max drawdown of -53.33%. There are 27 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -14.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -14.02% | 23.25M | Aug 2022 | ARKB vs BCDF | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - July | -21.27% | 3.44M | Jun 2025 | ARKB vs BFJL | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | 111.94M | Dec 2024 | ARKB vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 129.73M | Jun 2022 | ARKB vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -25.73% | 735.02K | Mar 2024 | ARKB vs BTRN |
Other ETFs from ARK
The 9 most viewed ARK ETFs shown here include ARKK, ARKQ, ARKW and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Innovation ETF | Technology Equities | 13 | -0.21% | 6.53B | Oct 2014 | ARKB vs ARKK | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 31 | 8.87% | 2.22B | Sep 2014 | ARKB vs ARKQ | |
| ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 9 | -0.48% | 1.68B | Sep 2014 | ARKB vs ARKW | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 29 | 14.56% | 933.60M | Mar 2021 | ARKB vs ARKX | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | Health & Biotech Equities, Actively Managed | 56 | 40.49% | 1.73B | Oct 2014 | ARKB vs ARKG | |
| ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | Blockchain | 5 | -11.82% | 724.10M | Feb 2019 | ARKB vs ARKF | |
| ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 25 | 2.22% | 141.50M | Dec 2017 | ARKB vs IZRL | |
| ARK The 3D Printing ETF | Technology Equities | 30 | 13.61% | 64.20M | Jul 2016 | ARKB vs PRNT | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | Cryptocurrency | — | — | 1.50M | Nov 2023 | ARKB vs ARKD |
Often Compared With ARKB
Investors most often compare ARKB with IBIT, BTC-USD, BITB. These 19 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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