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% | 392.19M | Apr 2026 | EZBC vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.71B | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs BTC | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.57B | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs ETH | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | 14.11M | Feb 2025 | EZBC vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | 38.20M | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs EZET |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 1. There are 59 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 96 | — | Oct 2017 | EZBC vs ZCSH | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | 61 | 129.73M | Jun 2022 | EZBC vs BITI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 55 | 176.54M | Apr 2024 | EZBC vs SBIT | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 51 | 240.40M | Feb 2022 | EZBC vs WGMI | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 48 | — | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs BTCZ |
Top Performing EZBC Alternatives (YTD)
EZBC is at -28.20% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.44%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 39.44% | 176.54M | Apr 2024 | EZBC vs SBIT | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 34.47% | 240.40M | Feb 2022 | EZBC vs WGMI | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 34.44% | — | Jul 2024 | EZBC vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 29.72% | 16.03M | Nov 2023 | EZBC vs SETH | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.25% | 60.61M | Jun 2024 | EZBC vs ETHD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC has 44.37% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.95%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 1.95% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.65% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 6.49% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBXO | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 11.56% | — | Oct 2025 | EZBC vs CBTO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 11.68% | 7.65M | Sep 2025 | EZBC vs BFOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EZBC
EZBC has a 1-year max drawdown of -53.35%. There are 31 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -14.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | -14.02% | 23.25M | Aug 2022 | EZBC vs BCDF | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - July | -21.27% | 3.44M | Jun 2025 | EZBC vs BFJL | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | 111.94M | Dec 2024 | EZBC vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 129.73M | Jun 2022 | EZBC vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -25.73% | 735.02K | Mar 2024 | EZBC vs BTRN |
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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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