Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) belongs to the Blockchain category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BLOK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK charges 0.70% annually. There are 21 ETFs in the Blockchain category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.21%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21Shares Solana ETF | 0.21% | 2.60M | Nov 2025 | BLOK vs TSOL | |
| Invesco Galaxy Solana ETF | 0.25% | — | Dec 2025 | BLOK vs QSOL | |
| Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF | 0.30% | 304.90M | Aug 2022 | BLOK vs STCE | |
| VanEck Solana ETF | 0.30% | 13.08M | Oct 2025 | BLOK vs VSOL | |
| 21Shares XRP ETF | 0.30% | 153.97M | Dec 2025 | BLOK vs TOXR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 20. There are 11 ETFs in the Blockchain category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | 92 | 87.41M | Sep 2024 | BLOK vs HECO | |
| State Street Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | 91 | 22.65M | Sep 2024 | BLOK vs DECO | |
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process... | 53 | 131.96M | Jan 2018 | BLOK vs LEGR | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF | 47 | 20.37M | Jan 2025 | BLOK vs MNRS | |
| VanEck Onchain Economy ETF | 39 | — | May 2025 | BLOK vs NODE |
Top Performing BLOK Alternatives (YTD)
BLOK is at 14.77% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Blockchain category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 201.60%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tradr 2X Long CORZ Daily ETF | 201.60% | — | Nov 2025 | BLOK vs COZX | |
| T-REX 2X Long CIFR Daily Target ETF | 94.41% | 21.30M | Nov 2025 | BLOK vs CIFU | |
| State Street Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | 79.33% | 22.65M | Sep 2024 | BLOK vs DECO | |
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | 72.76% | 87.41M | Sep 2024 | BLOK vs HECO | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Miners ETF | 58.97% | 20.37M | Jan 2025 | BLOK vs MNRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK has 39.10% 1-year volatility. There are 9 ETFs in the Blockchain category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process... | 14.54% | 131.96M | Jan 2018 | BLOK vs LEGR | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 17.78% | — | Feb 2025 | BLOK vs CBXJ | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 27.04% | — | Feb 2025 | BLOK vs CBTJ | |
| Innovator Uncapped Bitcoin 20 Floor ETF - Quarterl... | 27.20% | — | Feb 2025 | BLOK vs QBF | |
| Fortuna Hedged Bitcoin ETF | 28.29% | — | Mar 2025 | BLOK vs HBTC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLOK
BLOK has a 1-year max drawdown of -35.64%. There are 6 ETFs in the Blockchain category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Innovative Transaction & Process... | -10.40% | 131.96M | Jan 2018 | BLOK vs LEGR | |
| State Street Galaxy Hedged Digital Asset Ecosystem... | -21.03% | 87.41M | Sep 2024 | BLOK vs HECO | |
| State Street Galaxy Digital Asset Ecosystem ETF | -25.60% | 22.65M | Sep 2024 | BLOK vs DECO | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | -29.25% | — | Feb 2025 | BLOK vs CBXJ | |
| Siren ETF Trust Siren Nasdaq NexGen Economy ETF | -29.53% | 38.44M | Jan 2018 | BLOK vs BLCN |
Other ETFs from Amplify
The 10 most viewed Amplify ETFs shown here include DIVO, QDVO, IDVO and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amplify CWP Enhanced Dividend Income ETF | Derivative Income | 60 | 5.40% | 7.20B | Dec 2016 | BLOK vs DIVO | |
| Amplify CWP Growth & Income ETF | Derivative Income | 48 | 5.51% | 711.93M | Aug 2024 | BLOK vs QDVO | |
| Amplify CWP International Enhanced Dividend Income... | Derivative Income, Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 11.71% | 1.27B | Sep 2022 | BLOK vs IDVO | |
| Amplify Junior Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 39 | -5.93% | 3.79B | Nov 2012 | BLOK vs SILJ | |
| Amplify AI Powered Equity ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 8.03% | 121.26M | Oct 2017 | BLOK vs AIEQ | |
| Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | Technology Equities, Cybersecurity | 17 | 19.40% | 2.35B | Nov 2014 | BLOK vs HACK | |
| Amplify CEF High Income ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 39 | 4.69% | 703.14M | Jun 2012 | BLOK vs YYY | |
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | Commodities | 98 | 968.33% | 28.22M | May 2023 | BLOK vs BWET | |
| Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 77 | 14.35% | 136.24M | Jun 2018 | BLOK vs BATT | |
| Amplify Bitcoin Max Income Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 2 | -25.28% | 11.70M | Apr 2025 | BLOK vs BAGY |
Often Compared With BLOK
Investors most often compare BLOK with BKCH, BITQ, DAPP. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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