- ISIN
- US88636V7284
- CUSIP
- 88636V728
- Issuer
- Nicholas
- Inception Date
- Jun 16, 2025
- Category
- Cryptocurrency
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Cryptocurrency
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $298M
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Performance
BLOX Performance Chart
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) is up 16.7% since the beginning of the year. BLOX is currently trading at $17 per share.
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Returns By Period
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) has returned 16.65% so far this year and 26.64% over the past 12 months.
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF
- 1D
- -0.82%
- 1M
- 4.06%
- YTD
- 16.65%
- 6M
- 9.99%
- 1Y
- 26.64%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
BLOX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 17, 2025, BLOX's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.63%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 54% of months were positive and 46% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +23.4%, while the worst month was Nov 2025 at -18.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, BLOX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Feb 6, 2026 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst single day was Feb 5, 2026 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.14% | -14.32% | -10.73% | 23.35% | 18.04% | -1.30% | 16.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 9.08% | 11.72% | -3.60% | 16.73% | 7.49% | -18.80% | -9.61% | 8.17% |
Benchmark Metrics
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF has an annualized alpha of -25.39%, beta of 3.04, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 17, 2025.
- This ETF participated in 335.64% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 269.28% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -25.39%
- Beta
- 3.04
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 269.28%
- Downside Capture
- 335.64%
Expense Ratio
BLOX has a high expense ratio of 1.03%, indicating above-average management fees.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
BLOX ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| BLOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.74 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.57 | 2.78 | -2.22 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.14 | 12.44 | -11.30 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF provided a 39.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $6.79 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $6.79 | $3.97 |
Dividend yield | 39.59% | 22.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Nicholas Crypto Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.66 | $0.43 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.58 | $0.35 | $2.82 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.61 | $0.75 | $0.63 | $0.89 | $0.58 | $0.52 | $3.97 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Nicholas Crypto Income ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Nicholas Crypto Income ETF was 47.09%, occurring on Mar 30, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Nicholas Crypto Income ETF drawdown is 19.36%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 bear market2026 | -47.09%Mar 2026 | 5mo 21d | — | 8mo 16dOct 2025 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.08%Aug 2025 | 7d | 12d | 19dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.02%Aug 2025 | 5d | 23d | 28dAug 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -5.96%Sep 2025 | 1d | 3d | 4dSep 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -2.46%Jul 2025 | 0s | 2d | 2dJul 2025 - Jul 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| BLOX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.09% | -56.78% | +9.69% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -47.09% | -9.10% | -37.99% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -19.36% | -1.80% | -17.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.65% | -10.71% | -7.94% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 23.42% | 2.03% | +21.39% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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