ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF (ARKY) 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 ARKY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ARKY
ARKY charges 1.00% annually. There are 96 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% | — | Apr 2026 | ARKY vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.87B | Jul 2024 | ARKY vs ETH | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.89B | Jul 2024 | ARKY vs BTC | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 426.34M | Jan 2024 | ARKY vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | 10.93M | Feb 2025 | ARKY vs EZPZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ARKY
Among 63 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 91 | — | Oct 2017 | ARKY vs ZCSH | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 77 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | ARKY vs WGMI | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | — | Dec 2024 | ARKY vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 32 | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | ARKY vs BITI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 30 | 102.76M | Apr 2022 | ARKY vs IBLC |
Top Performing ARKY Alternatives (YTD)
Among 101 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 81.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 81.24% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | ARKY vs WGMI | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 68.24% | 91.08M | Jun 2024 | ARKY vs ETHD | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 44.52% | 203.71M | Apr 2024 | ARKY vs SBIT | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 43.11% | 20.06M | Nov 2023 | ARKY vs SETH | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 39.90% | — | Jul 2024 | ARKY vs BTCZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ARKY
ARKY has 0.00% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 2.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.14% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKY vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.87% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKY vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 7.20% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKY vs CBXO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 12.57% | 7.66M | Sep 2025 | ARKY vs BFOC | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 12.84% | — | Oct 2025 | ARKY vs CBTO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ARKY
Among 64 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -7.63% | 22.49M | Aug 2022 | ARKY vs BCDF | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | — | Dec 2024 | ARKY vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | ARKY vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -25.29% | 1.60M | Mar 2024 | ARKY vs BTRN | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | ARKY vs BITC |
Other ETFs from ARK
The 10 most viewed ARK ETFs shown here include ARKK, ARKQ, ARKW and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK Innovation ETF | Technology Equities | 28 | 4.10% | 6.48B | Oct 2014 | ARKY vs ARKK | |
| ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 65 | 21.70% | 2.11B | Sep 2014 | ARKY vs ARKQ | |
| ARK Next Generation Internet ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 18 | -0.87% | 1.67B | Sep 2014 | ARKY vs ARKW | |
| ARK Space Exploration & Innovation ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 62 | 25.47% | 717.30M | Mar 2021 | ARKY vs ARKX | |
| ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.41% | 2.38B | Jan 2024 | ARKY vs ARKB | |
| ARK Fintech Innovation ETF | Blockchain | 8 | -15.24% | 827.50M | Feb 2019 | ARKY vs ARKF | |
| ARK Genomic Revolution Multi-Sector ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 41 | 25.20% | 1.24B | Oct 2014 | ARKY vs ARKG | |
| ARK Israel Innovative Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 35 | 4.58% | 139.30M | Dec 2017 | ARKY vs IZRL | |
| ARK The 3D Printing ETF | Technology Equities | 25 | 12.58% | 56.20M | Jul 2016 | ARKY vs PRNT | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | Cryptocurrency | — | — | 1.40M | Nov 2023 | ARKY vs ARKD |
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Investors most often compare ARKY with BETH, VOO, BETE. These 19 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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