Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) Alternatives
Grayscale Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHE) 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 ETHE. 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 ETHE
ETHE charges 2.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ETHE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | ETHE vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | ETHE vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | ETHE vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | ETHE vs EZPZ | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | ETHE vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ETHE
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 | 86 | Feb 7, 2022 | ETHE vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | ETHE vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHE vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | ETHE vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | ETHE vs CEPI |
Top Performing ETHE Alternatives (YTD)
ETHE alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 32.95% | Apr 1, 2024 | ETHE vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | ETHE vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | ETHE vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | ETHE vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | ETHE vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ETHE
ETHE 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 | ETHE vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHE vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETHE vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | ETHE vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETHE vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ETHE
ETHE 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 | ETHE vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETHE vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | ETHE vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETHE vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | ETHE 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 CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | Cryptocurrency | 10 | -24.52% | Feb 1, 2018 | ETHE vs GDLC | |
| Grayscale Future of Finance ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | — | — | Feb 1, 2022 | ETHE vs GFOF | |
| Grayscale Litecoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -30.08% | Aug 18, 2020 | ETHE vs LTCN | |
| Grayscale Solana Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -32.64% | Nov 18, 2021 | ETHE vs GSOL | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -25.85% | Sep 3, 2025 | ETHE vs ETCO |
Often Compared With ETHE
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