Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) Alternatives
Grayscale Chainlink Trust ETF (GLNK) 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 GLNK. 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 GLNK
GLNK charges 2.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLNK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | GLNK vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | GLNK vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | GLNK vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | GLNK vs EZBC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | 0.20% | Jan 10, 2024 | GLNK vs BITB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLNK
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 | 79 | Feb 7, 2022 | GLNK vs WGMI | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 39 | Aug 1, 2022 | GLNK vs BCDF | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 38 | Apr 25, 2022 | GLNK vs IBLC | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 31 | Sep 29, 2023 | GLNK vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 25 | Dec 4, 2024 | GLNK vs CEPI |
Top Performing GLNK Alternatives (YTD)
GLNK alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 36.07% | Apr 1, 2024 | GLNK vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 28.74% | Jul 9, 2024 | GLNK vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 24.55% | Jun 7, 2024 | GLNK vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 22.14% | Jun 21, 2022 | GLNK vs BITI | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 20.65% | Nov 1, 2023 | GLNK vs SETH |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLNK
GLNK 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 | GLNK vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.80% | Aug 1, 2022 | GLNK vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.02% | Mar 20, 2024 | GLNK vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.79% | Nov 14, 2023 | GLNK vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.66% | Mar 20, 2023 | GLNK vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLNK
GLNK 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 | GLNK vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | GLNK vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | GLNK vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | GLNK vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | GLNK 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 | 16 | -30.66% | Dec 14, 2017 | GLNK vs ETHE | |
| Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | Cryptocurrency | 8 | -25.68% | Feb 1, 2018 | GLNK vs GDLC | |
| Grayscale Future of Finance ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | — | — | Feb 1, 2022 | GLNK vs GFOF | |
| Grayscale Litecoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -30.17% | Aug 18, 2020 | GLNK vs LTCN | |
| Grayscale Solana Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -31.43% | Nov 18, 2021 | GLNK vs GSOL | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -25.50% | Sep 3, 2025 | GLNK vs ETCO | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Classic Trust (ETC) | Cryptocurrency, Blockchain | 3 | -32.01% | Apr 24, 2017 | GLNK vs ETCG |
Often Compared With GLNK
What investors most often compare with GLNK, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 16 | -30.51% | Jul 22, 2024 | GLNK vs ETHW |
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