Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) 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 EZBC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC charges 0.19% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.14%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust | 0.14% | 281.21M | Apr 2026 | EZBC vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.37B | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs BTC | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.48B | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs ETH | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | 34.62M | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs EZET | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | 12.43M | Feb 2025 | EZBC vs EZPZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 2. There are 49 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 91 | — | Oct 2017 | EZBC vs ZCSH | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 82 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | EZBC vs WGMI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 33 | 127.37M | Jun 2022 | EZBC vs BITI | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 32 | 112.87M | Dec 2024 | EZBC vs CEPI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 30 | 99.02M | Apr 2022 | EZBC vs IBLC |
Top Performing EZBC Alternatives (YTD)
EZBC is at -28.83% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 85.47%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 85.47% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | EZBC vs WGMI | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 75.32% | 76.32M | Jun 2024 | EZBC vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 48.48% | 20.27M | Nov 2023 | EZBC vs SETH | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 45.97% | 188.94M | Apr 2024 | EZBC vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 40.86% | — | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs BTCZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC has 44.23% 1-year volatility. There are 33 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.07% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.83% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 6.94% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBXO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 12.31% | 7.61M | Sep 2025 | EZBC vs BFOC | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 12.38% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBTO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC has a 1-year max drawdown of -52.07%. There are 26 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -10.70% | 22.14M | Aug 2022 | EZBC vs BCDF | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | 112.87M | Dec 2024 | EZBC vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 127.37M | Jun 2022 | EZBC vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -25.71% | 1.50M | Mar 2024 | EZBC vs BTRN | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | EZBC vs BITC |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton ETFs shown here include LVHI, FLIN, FLKR and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 93 | 12.42% | 4.99B | Jul 2016 | EZBC vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 4 | -8.37% | 2.55B | Feb 2018 | EZBC vs FLIN | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 92 | 97.22% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | EZBC vs FLKR | |
| Franklin U.S. Low Volatility High Dividend Index E... | Dividend | 40 | 10.55% | 588.56M | Dec 2015 | EZBC vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend | 54 | 10.71% | 2.60B | Jun 2016 | EZBC vs DIVI | |
| Putnam BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 4 | -11.42% | 272.46M | Sep 2022 | EZBC vs PBDC | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 53 | 15.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | EZBC vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -4.86% | 437.03M | Jun 2022 | EZBC vs FGDL | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 9 | -12.17% | 264.76M | Nov 2017 | EZBC vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 82 | 20.28% | 171.61M | Nov 2017 | EZBC vs FLJH |
Often Compared With EZBC
Investors most often compare EZBC with IBIT, FBTC, BTC-USD. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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