Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC) Alternatives
Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF (GDLC) 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 GDLC. 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 GDLC
GDLC charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GDLC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | GDLC vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | GDLC vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | GDLC vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | GDLC vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | GDLC vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GDLC
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 | GDLC vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | GDLC vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | GDLC vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | GDLC vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | GDLC vs CEPI |
Top Performing GDLC Alternatives (YTD)
GDLC 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 | GDLC vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | GDLC vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | GDLC vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | GDLC vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | GDLC vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GDLC
GDLC 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 | GDLC vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | GDLC vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | GDLC vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | GDLC vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | GDLC vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GDLC
GDLC 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 | GDLC vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | GDLC vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | GDLC vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | GDLC vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | GDLC 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 Ethereum Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 20 | -29.54% | Dec 14, 2017 | GDLC vs ETHE | |
| Grayscale Future of Finance ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | — | — | Feb 1, 2022 | GDLC vs GFOF | |
| Grayscale Litecoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -30.08% | Aug 18, 2020 | GDLC vs LTCN | |
| Grayscale Solana Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -32.64% | Nov 18, 2021 | GDLC vs GSOL | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -25.85% | Sep 3, 2025 | GDLC vs ETCO |
Often Compared With GDLC
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