iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) Alternatives
iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) 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 IBIT. 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 IBIT
IBIT charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IBIT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | IBIT vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | IBIT vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | IBIT vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | IBIT vs EZPZ | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jul 22, 2024 | IBIT vs ETHW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBIT
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 | IBIT vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | IBIT vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | IBIT vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | IBIT vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | IBIT vs CEPI |
Top Performing IBIT Alternatives (YTD)
IBIT 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 | IBIT vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | IBIT vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | IBIT vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | IBIT vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | IBIT vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBIT
IBIT 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 | IBIT vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | IBIT vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | IBIT vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | IBIT vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | IBIT vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBIT
IBIT 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 | IBIT vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | IBIT vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | IBIT vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | IBIT vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | IBIT vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IBIT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IBIT vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IBIT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IBIT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IBIT vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IBIT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IBIT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IBIT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IBIT vs ACWI | |
| iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 66 | -9.11% | May 19, 2000 | IBIT vs IYW |
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