Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF (BCDF) 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 BCDF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BCDF
BCDF charges 0.85% annually. There are 64 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% | 281.21M | Apr 2026 | BCDF vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.48B | Jul 2024 | BCDF vs ETH | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.37B | Jul 2024 | BCDF vs BTC | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 358.90M | Jan 2024 | BCDF vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | 12.43M | Feb 2025 | BCDF vs EZPZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BCDF
BCDF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 10. There are 10 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 89 | — | Oct 2017 | BCDF vs ZCSH | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 81 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | BCDF vs WGMI | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 35 | 112.87M | Dec 2024 | BCDF vs CEPI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 31 | 99.02M | Apr 2022 | BCDF vs IBLC | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 30 | 127.37M | Jun 2022 | BCDF vs BITI |
Top Performing BCDF Alternatives (YTD)
BCDF is at -0.20% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 88.08%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 88.08% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | BCDF vs WGMI | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 61.66% | 76.32M | Jun 2024 | BCDF vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 42.44% | 20.27M | Nov 2023 | BCDF vs SETH | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 36.95% | 188.94M | Apr 2024 | BCDF vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 32.42% | — | Jul 2024 | BCDF vs BTCZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BCDF
BCDF has 15.16% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.07% | — | Oct 2025 | BCDF vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.84% | — | Oct 2025 | BCDF vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 6.96% | — | Oct 2025 | BCDF vs CBXO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 12.33% | 7.61M | Sep 2025 | BCDF vs BFOC | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 12.41% | — | Oct 2025 | BCDF vs CBTO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BCDF
BCDF has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.70%. No ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -22.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | 112.87M | Dec 2024 | BCDF vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 127.37M | Jun 2022 | BCDF vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -25.56% | 1.50M | Mar 2024 | BCDF vs BTRN | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | BCDF vs BITC | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - April | -33.31% | 2.11M | Apr 2025 | BCDF vs BFAP |
Other ETFs from Horizon
The 10 most viewed Horizon ETFs shown here include MEDX, NVIR, SPAQ and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $411M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Medical ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 55 | 3.58% | 17.61M | Sep 1999 | BCDF vs MEDX | |
| Horizon Kinetics Energy Remediation ETF | Energy Equities | 48 | 16.27% | 5.65M | Feb 2023 | BCDF vs NVIR | |
| Horizon Kinetics SPAC Active ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 16 | 3.56% | 10.10M | Jun 2007 | BCDF vs SPAQ | |
| Horizon Landmark ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.64% | 210.01M | Jan 2025 | BCDF vs BENJ | |
| Horizon Kinetics Japan Owner Operator ETF | Japan Equities | 2 | -12.32% | — | May 2025 | BCDF vs JAPN | |
| Horizon International Managed Risk ETF | Tactical Allocation | — | 23.56% | 410.55M | Dec 2025 | BCDF vs SFTX | |
| Horizon Expedition Plus ETF | Derivative Income | 61 | 12.74% | 133.99M | Jan 2025 | BCDF vs HBTA | |
| Horizon NASDAQ-100 Defined Risk ETF | Equity Hedged, Nasdaq-100 | — | 14.58% | 79.22M | Jul 2025 | BCDF vs QGRD | |
| Horizon Small/Mid Cap Core Equity ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 20.29% | 57.59M | Dec 2025 | BCDF vs SMOX | |
| Horizon Digital Frontier ETF | Technology Equities | — | 17.69% | 98.39M | Jul 2025 | BCDF vs YNOT |
Often Compared With BCDF
Investors most often compare BCDF with VTI, BITS, STCE. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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