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Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Issuer
Grayscale
Inception Date
Jul 31, 2024
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Domicile
United States
Distribution Policy
Accumulating
Asset Class
Cryptocurrency

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Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF

Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) has returned -20.35% so far this year and -17.09% over the past 12 months.


Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF

1D
4.05%
1M
2.42%
YTD
-20.35%
6M
-44.48%
1Y
-17.09%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
0.44%
1M
-1.90%
YTD
-3.41%
6M
-1.91%
1Y
30.31%
3Y*
17.22%
5Y*
10.14%
10Y*
12.44%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 31, 2024, BTC's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.09%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.3 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +38.8%, while the worst month was Feb 2026 at -21.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.

On a daily basis, BTC closed higher 49% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2024 with a return of +13.7%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -14.6%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-4.26%-21.74%3.34%2.87%-20.35%
20257.50%-17.06%-2.25%14.31%10.98%3.15%8.27%-7.29%5.63%-3.97%-17.38%-3.58%-7.50%
2024-10.19%8.27%10.30%38.78%-2.83%44.64%

Benchmark Metrics

Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.43%, beta of 1.35, and R² of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 01, 2024.

  • This ETF participated in 135.86% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 87.46% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • R² of 0.22 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

Alpha
-0.43%
Beta
1.35
0.22
Upside Capture
87.46%
Downside Capture
135.86%

Expense Ratio

BTC has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BTC ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% 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.


BTC Risk / Return Rank: 55
Overall Rank
BTC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 55
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BTC Sortino Ratio Rank: 66
Sortino Ratio Rank
BTC Omega Ratio Rank: 66
Omega Ratio Rank
BTC Calmar Ratio Rank: 44
Calmar Ratio Rank
BTC Martin Ratio Rank: 44
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BTCBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

-0.38

1.84

-2.22

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

-0.27

2.97

-3.24

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

0.97

1.40

-0.43

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

-0.40

1.82

-2.23

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

-0.85

7.76

-8.60

Explore BTC risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History


Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF doesn't pay dividends

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 Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust 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 Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF was 49.34%, occurring on Feb 5, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.

The current Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF drawdown is 44.48%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-49.34%Oct 7, 202584Feb 5, 2026
-28.14%Dec 18, 202475Apr 8, 202529May 20, 2025104
-17.96%Aug 1, 202426Sep 6, 202415Sep 27, 202441
-11.96%Aug 14, 202512Aug 29, 202525Oct 6, 202537
-9.11%Sep 30, 20249Oct 10, 20242Oct 14, 202411

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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