Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS) Alternatives
Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF (BITS) 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 BITS. 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 BITS
BITS charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BITS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | BITS vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | BITS vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | BITS vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | BITS vs EZPZ | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | BITS vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BITS
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 | BITS vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | BITS vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | BITS vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | BITS vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | BITS vs CEPI |
Top Performing BITS Alternatives (YTD)
BITS 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 | BITS vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | BITS vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | BITS vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | BITS vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | BITS vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BITS
BITS 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 | BITS vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | BITS vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | BITS vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | BITS vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | BITS vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BITS
BITS 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 | BITS vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | BITS vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | BITS vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | BITS vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | BITS vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | BITS vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | BITS vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | BITS vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | BITS vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | BITS vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | BITS vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | BITS vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | BITS vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | BITS vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | BITS vs DAX |
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