Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) Alternatives
Bitwise Ethereum ETF (ETHW) 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 ETHW. 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 ETHW
ETHW charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ETHW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | ETHW vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | ETHW vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | ETHW vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | ETHW vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | ETHW vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ETHW
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 | ETHW vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | ETHW vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHW vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | ETHW vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | ETHW vs CEPI |
Top Performing ETHW Alternatives (YTD)
ETHW 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 | ETHW vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | ETHW vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | ETHW vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | ETHW vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | ETHW vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ETHW
ETHW 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 | ETHW vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | ETHW vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETHW vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | ETHW vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETHW vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ETHW
ETHW 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 | ETHW vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | ETHW vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | ETHW vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | ETHW vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | ETHW vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Bitwise
Most popular Bitwise ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -21.92% | Apr 1, 2025 | ETHW vs ICOI | |
| Bitwise Funds Trust | Derivative Income | — | -6.63% | Apr 1, 2025 | ETHW vs IMST | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Standard Corporations ETF | Blockchain | 6 | -23.72% | Mar 10, 2025 | ETHW vs OWNB | |
| Bitwise Web3 ETF | Technology Equities | 41 | -10.27% | Oct 4, 2022 | ETHW vs BWEB | |
| Bitwise XRP ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -26.75% | Nov 19, 2025 | ETHW vs XRP | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -26.81% | Oct 1, 2025 | ETHW vs IETH | |
| Bitwise MARA Option Income Strategy ETF | Derivative Income | — | -6.91% | Apr 1, 2025 | ETHW vs IMRA |
Often Compared With ETHW
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