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Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF (BTRN)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

CUSIP
37960A487
Issuer
Global X
Inception Date
Mar 20, 2024
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
CoinDesk Bitcoin Trend Indicator Futures Index
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Cryptocurrency
Asset Class Size
Multi-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy 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

Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF (BTRN) has returned -1.59% so far this year and 3.54% over the past 12 months.


Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF

1D
-0.02%
1M
-0.89%
YTD
-1.59%
6M
-10.23%
1Y
3.54%
3Y*
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 21, 2024, BTRN's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.

Historically, 52% of months were positive and 48% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +36.8%, while the worst month was Apr 2024 at -19.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, BTRN closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 11, 2024 with a return of +13.0%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -15.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026-0.97%0.27%-0.89%-1.59%
20257.69%-7.68%0.27%4.78%9.93%0.65%6.98%-8.46%1.59%-7.05%-1.27%-0.60%4.89%
20247.09%-19.48%4.98%-7.11%-0.49%-14.19%2.71%8.46%36.78%-3.84%5.22%

Benchmark Metrics

Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.65%, beta of 0.53, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 22, 2024.

  • This ETF participated in 98.76% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.51% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
  • Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.07 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
  • R² of 0.07 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
2.65%
Beta
0.53
0.07
Upside Capture
64.51%
Downside Capture
98.76%

Expense Ratio

BTRN has a high expense ratio of 0.95%, indicating above-average management fees.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

BTRN ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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.


BTRN Risk / Return Rank: 1515
Overall Rank
BTRN Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1616
Sharpe Ratio Rank
BTRN Sortino Ratio Rank: 1616
Sortino Ratio Rank
BTRN Omega Ratio Rank: 1616
Omega Ratio Rank
BTRN Calmar Ratio Rank: 1515
Calmar Ratio Rank
BTRN Martin Ratio Rank: 1414
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 Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF (BTRN) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


BTRNBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.18

0.90

-0.72

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.39

1.39

-0.99

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.05

1.21

-0.16

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.16

1.40

-1.24

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

0.25

6.61

-6.36

Explore BTRN risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF provided a 28.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $7.70 per share.


5.00%10.00%15.00%20.00%25.00%$0.00$2.00$4.00$6.00$8.0020242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024
Dividend$7.70$7.70$0.87

Dividend yield

28.20%27.76%2.56%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00
2025$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.23$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$7.46$7.70
2024$0.20$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.00$0.66$0.87

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 Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy 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 Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF was 36.97%, occurring on Aug 5, 2024. Recovery took 77 trading sessions.

The current Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF drawdown is 18.95%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-36.97%Apr 1, 202488Aug 5, 202477Nov 21, 2024165
-19.8%Jul 15, 2025175Mar 24, 2026
-12.95%Dec 18, 20244Dec 23, 202493May 9, 202597
-8.3%May 23, 202520Jun 23, 202513Jul 11, 202533
-8.11%Nov 25, 20242Nov 26, 20247Dec 6, 20249

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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