- ISIN
- US92189L1035
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Jun 25, 2024
- Category
- Cryptocurrency
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MarketVector Ethereum Benchmark Rate
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Cryptocurrency
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $102M
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Performance
ETHV Performance Chart
VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV) is down 40.2% since the beginning of the year. ETHV is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV) has returned -40.24% so far this year and -32.55% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Ethereum ETF
- 1D
- -1.33%
- 1M
- -25.17%
- YTD
- -40.24%
- 6M
- -43.60%
- 1Y
- -32.55%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.41%
- 1M
- 4.48%
- YTD
- 10.79%
- 6M
- 10.60%
- 1Y
- 27.02%
- 3Y*
- 21.07%
- 5Y*
- 12.39%
- 10Y*
- 13.65%
ETHV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jul 23, 2024, ETHV's average daily return is -0.04%, while the average monthly return is -0.78%.
Historically, 29% of months were positive and 71% were negative. The best month was Jul 2025 with a return of +48.3%, while the worst month was Feb 2025 at -33.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 2 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, ETHV closed higher 47% of trading days. The best single day was May 8, 2025 with a return of +18.2%, while the worst single day was Aug 5, 2024 at -20.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -9.88% | -28.17% | 9.00% | 7.93% | -10.91% | -11.91% | -40.24% | ||||||
| 2025 | -0.49% | -33.06% | -17.74% | -2.28% | 44.30% | -2.12% | 48.27% | 16.17% | -4.18% | -6.75% | -21.81% | -2.23% | -11.02% |
| 2024 | -5.78% | -23.12% | 3.57% | -3.37% | 42.95% | -7.04% | -3.67% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Ethereum ETF has an annualized alpha of -38.89%, beta of 2.17, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since July 24, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 346.79% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 74.16% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 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
- -38.89%
- Beta
- 2.17
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 74.16%
- Downside Capture
- 346.79%
Expense Ratio
ETHV has an expense ratio of 0.20%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
ETHV ranks 5 for risk / return — in the bottom 5% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Ethereum ETF (ETHV) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
| ETHV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -2.76 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -3.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 0.96 | 1.41 | -0.45 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | -0.52 | 2.98 | -3.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | -0.86 | 13.78 | -14.64 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Dividends
Dividend History
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 VanEck Ethereum 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 VanEck Ethereum ETF was 64.02%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 84 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Ethereum ETF drawdown is 63.36%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -64.02%Apr 2025 | 4mo | 4mo 2d | 8mo 2dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
2026 bear market2026 | -63.36%Jun 2026 | 9mo 13d | — | 9mo 15dAug 2025 - now |
2024 bear market2024 | -35.93%Sep 2024 | 1mo 14d | 2mo 20d | 4mo 4dJul 2024 - Nov 2024 |
2025 correction2025 | -12.78%Aug 2025 | 5d | 3d | 8dAug 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.47%Nov 2024 | 0s | 1d | 1dNov 2024 - Nov 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| ETHV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -64.02% | -56.78% | -7.24% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -63.36% | -9.10% | -54.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -63.36% | -0.33% | -63.03% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -32.71% | -10.72% | -21.99% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 37.95% | 1.97% | +35.98% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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