Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) Alternatives
Nicholas Crypto Income ETF (BLOX) 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 BLOX. 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 BLOX
BLOX charges 1.03% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among BLOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | BLOX vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | BLOX vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | BLOX vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | BLOX vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | BLOX vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BLOX
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 | BLOX vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | BLOX vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | BLOX vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | BLOX vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | BLOX vs CEPI |
Top Performing BLOX Alternatives (YTD)
BLOX 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 | BLOX vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | BLOX vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | BLOX vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | BLOX vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | BLOX vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BLOX
BLOX 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 | BLOX vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | BLOX vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | BLOX vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | BLOX vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | BLOX vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BLOX
BLOX 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 | BLOX vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | BLOX vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | BLOX vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | BLOX vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | BLOX vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Nicholas
Most popular Nicholas ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Global Equity and Income ETF | Derivative Income | 26 | -8.92% | Jul 29, 2024 | BLOX vs GIAX | |
| Nicholas Fixed Income Alternative ETF | Nontraditional Bonds | 29 | -0.92% | Nov 29, 2022 | BLOX vs FIAX |
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