Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (ETCG) Alternatives
Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) (ETCG) 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 ETCG. 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 ETCG
ETCG charges 2.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ETCG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | ETCG vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | ETCG vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | ETCG vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | ETCG vs EZPZ | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2024 | ETCG vs BITB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ETCG
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 | 79 | Feb 7, 2022 | ETCG vs WGMI | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 40 | Aug 1, 2022 | ETCG vs BCDF | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 38 | Apr 25, 2022 | ETCG vs IBLC | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 31 | Sep 29, 2023 | ETCG vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 25 | Dec 4, 2024 | ETCG vs CEPI |
Top Performing ETCG Alternatives (YTD)
ETCG alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 36.07% | Apr 1, 2024 | ETCG vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 33.14% | Jul 9, 2024 | ETCG vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 32.98% | Jun 7, 2024 | ETCG vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 25.10% | Nov 1, 2023 | ETCG vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 22.14% | Jun 21, 2022 | ETCG vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ETCG
ETCG 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 | ETCG vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.85% | Aug 1, 2022 | ETCG vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.00% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETCG vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.79% | Nov 14, 2023 | ETCG vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.66% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETCG vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ETCG
ETCG alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -8.28% | Aug 1, 2022 | ETCG vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETCG vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | ETCG vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETCG vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | ETCG vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Grayscale
Most popular Grayscale ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 16 | -30.66% | Dec 14, 2017 | ETCG vs ETHE | |
| Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | Cryptocurrency | 8 | -25.68% | Feb 1, 2018 | ETCG vs GDLC | |
| Grayscale Future of Finance ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | — | — | Feb 1, 2022 | ETCG vs GFOF | |
| Grayscale Litecoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 3 | -33.02% | Aug 18, 2020 | ETCG vs LTCN | |
| Grayscale Solana Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -35.49% | Nov 18, 2021 | ETCG vs GSOL | |
| Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency, Blockchain | 3 | -29.78% | Feb 26, 2021 | ETCG vs GLNK | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -26.99% | Sep 3, 2025 | ETCG vs ETCO |
Often Compared With ETCG
What investors most often compare with ETCG, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 16 | -30.51% | Jul 22, 2024 | ETCG vs ETHW |
Compare ETCG with Any Fund or Stock
Compare ETCG with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.