Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) 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 BITB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BITB
BITB charges 0.20% annually. There are 7 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 | BITB vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.87B | Jul 2024 | BITB vs ETH | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.89B | Jul 2024 | BITB vs BTC | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 426.34M | Jan 2024 | BITB vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | 41.19M | Jul 2024 | BITB vs EZET |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BITB
BITB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 2. There are 50 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 92 | — | Oct 2017 | BITB vs ZCSH | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 82 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | BITB vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 38 | 102.76M | Apr 2022 | BITB vs IBLC | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 37 | — | Dec 2024 | BITB vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 27 | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | BITB vs BITI |
Top Performing BITB Alternatives (YTD)
BITB is at -23.28% YTD. There are 42 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 86.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 86.86% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | BITB vs WGMI | |
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 49.20% | — | Oct 2017 | BITB vs ZCSH | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 47.23% | 91.08M | Jun 2024 | BITB vs ETHD | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 36.43% | 102.76M | Apr 2022 | BITB vs IBLC | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 33.42% | 20.06M | Nov 2023 | BITB vs SETH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BITB
BITB has 43.54% 1-year volatility. There are 32 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARK 21Shares Active Bitcoin Ethereum Strategy ETF | 0.00% | 3.59M | Nov 2023 | BITB vs ARKY | |
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.15% | — | Oct 2025 | BITB vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.89% | — | Oct 2025 | BITB vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 7.25% | — | Oct 2025 | BITB vs CBXO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 12.64% | 7.66M | Sep 2025 | BITB vs BFOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BITB
BITB has a 1-year max drawdown of -49.38%. There are 29 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.51%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -7.51% | 22.49M | Aug 2022 | BITB vs BCDF | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | — | Dec 2024 | BITB vs CEPI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -24.27% | 1.60M | Mar 2024 | BITB vs BTRN | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 177.35M | Jun 2022 | BITB vs BITI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | BITB vs BITC |
Often Compared With BITB
Investors most often compare BITB with IBIT, FBTC, BTC-USD. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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