Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF (DEFI) Alternatives
Hashdex Bitcoin Futures ETF (DEFI) 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 DEFI. 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 DEFI
DEFI charges 0.90% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DEFI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | DEFI vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | DEFI vs EZET | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | DEFI vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | DEFI vs SOEZ | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jul 22, 2024 | DEFI vs ETHW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEFI
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 | 83 | Feb 7, 2022 | DEFI vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 44 | Apr 25, 2022 | DEFI vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 39 | Aug 1, 2022 | DEFI vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 32 | Sep 29, 2023 | DEFI vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 29 | Dec 4, 2024 | DEFI vs CEPI |
Top Performing DEFI Alternatives (YTD)
DEFI alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 31.57% | Apr 1, 2024 | DEFI vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 28.74% | Jul 9, 2024 | DEFI vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 24.55% | Jun 7, 2024 | DEFI vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 20.65% | Nov 1, 2023 | DEFI vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.02% | Jun 21, 2022 | DEFI vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEFI
DEFI 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 | DEFI vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.80% | Aug 1, 2022 | DEFI vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.02% | Mar 20, 2024 | DEFI vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.96% | Nov 14, 2023 | DEFI vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.66% | Mar 20, 2023 | DEFI vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEFI
DEFI 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 | DEFI vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | DEFI vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | DEFI vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | DEFI vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | DEFI vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Hashdex
Most popular Hashdex ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hashdex Nasdaq Crypto Index US ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -23.64% | Feb 13, 2025 | DEFI vs NCIQ |
Often Compared With DEFI
What investors most often compare with DEFI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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