Direxion Daily Bitcoin Bull 2X ETF (BTCU) belongs to the Leveraged Cryptocurrency category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BTCU. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BTCU
Among 17 ETFs in the Leveraged Cryptocurrency category with expense-ratio data, the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility Shares 2x XRP ETF | 0.94% | — | May 2025 | BTCU vs XRPT | |
| ProShares Ultra Ether ETF | 0.94% | 195.82M | Jun 2024 | BTCU vs ETHT | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | 0.95% | 356.30M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs BITU | |
| T-REX 2X Long Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 0.95% | — | Jul 2024 | BTCU vs BTCL | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 0.95% | 163.33M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs SBIT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BTCU
Among 13 ETFs in the Leveraged Cryptocurrency category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 47.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 47 | 163.33M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs SBIT | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 15 | 50.89M | Jun 2024 | BTCU vs ETHD | |
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | 5 | — | Feb 2025 | BTCU vs BEGS | |
| Volatility Shares 2x Ether ETF | 3 | 740.23M | Jun 2024 | BTCU vs ETHU | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Ether Daily Target ETF | 3 | — | Oct 2024 | BTCU vs ETU |
Top Performing BTCU Alternatives (YTD)
Among 15 ETFs in the Leveraged Cryptocurrency category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 30.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 30.98% | 163.33M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs SBIT | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 27.90% | 50.89M | Jun 2024 | BTCU vs ETHD | |
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | -40.15% | — | Feb 2025 | BTCU vs BEGS | |
| 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -54.39% | 946.11M | Jun 2023 | BTCU vs BITX | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | -55.26% | 356.30M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs BITU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BTCU
BTCU has 84.99% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Leveraged Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 67.43%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | 67.43% | — | Feb 2025 | BTCU vs BEGS | |
| Teucrium xETFs 2x Long Daily BNB ETF | 84.55% | 186.97K | Apr 2026 | BTCU vs XBNB | |
| 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | 88.06% | 946.11M | Jun 2023 | BTCU vs BITX | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | 88.26% | 356.30M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs BITU | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 88.54% | 163.33M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs SBIT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BTCU
Among 13 ETFs in the Leveraged Cryptocurrency category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -47.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | -47.94% | 163.33M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs SBIT | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | -57.19% | 50.89M | Jun 2024 | BTCU vs ETHD | |
| Rareview 2x Bull Cryptocurrency & Precious Metals ... | -60.23% | — | Feb 2025 | BTCU vs BEGS | |
| 2x Bitcoin Strategy ETF | -83.45% | 946.11M | Jun 2023 | BTCU vs BITX | |
| Proshares Ultra Bitcoin ETF | -83.45% | 356.30M | Apr 2024 | BTCU vs BITU |
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Often Compared With BTCU
Investors most often compare BTCU with UXRP, EVMU, TXXS. These 6 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Ultra XRP ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 2 | -75.29% | 28.34M | Jul 2025 | BTCU vs UXRP | |
| Direxion Daily Ether Bull 2X ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency | — | — | 2.35M | — | BTCU vs EVMU | |
| 21Shares 2x Long Sui ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency, Blockchain | — | -84.10% | 2.11M | Dec 2025 | BTCU vs TXXS | |
| 21Shares 2x Long HYPE ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency | — | — | 4.39M | Apr 2026 | BTCU vs TXXH | |
| Teucrium 2x Long Daily XRP ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency | 2 | -75.04% | 94.28M | Apr 2025 | BTCU vs XXRP | |
| 21Shares 2x Long Dogecoin ETF | Leveraged Cryptocurrency, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain | — | -75.59% | 3.17M | Nov 2025 | BTCU vs TXXD |
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