iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF (IBLC) 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 IBLC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC charges 0.47% annually. There are 39 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% | 368.03M | Apr 2026 | IBLC vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.60B | Jul 2024 | IBLC vs BTC | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.51B | Jul 2024 | IBLC vs ETH | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | 12.68M | Feb 2025 | IBLC vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 331.89M | Jan 2024 | IBLC vs EZBC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 14. There are 7 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 95 | — | Oct 2017 | IBLC vs ZCSH | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | 57 | 115.79M | Jun 2022 | IBLC vs BITI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 52 | 158.01M | Apr 2024 | IBLC vs SBIT | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 48 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | IBLC vs WGMI | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 46 | — | Jul 2024 | IBLC vs BTCZ |
Top Performing IBLC Alternatives (YTD)
IBLC is at 8.78% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.92%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 47.92% | 51.90M | Jun 2024 | IBLC vs ETHD | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 44.00% | 158.01M | Apr 2024 | IBLC vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 38.95% | — | Jul 2024 | IBLC vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 37.43% | 17.31M | Nov 2023 | IBLC vs SETH | |
| CoinShares Bitcoin Miners ETF | 36.58% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | IBLC vs WGMI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC has 55.60% 1-year volatility. There are 59 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.01% | — | Oct 2025 | IBLC vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.73% | — | Oct 2025 | IBLC vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 6.71% | — | Oct 2025 | IBLC vs CBXO | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 11.96% | — | Oct 2025 | IBLC vs CBTO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 11.97% | 7.63M | Sep 2025 | IBLC vs BFOC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IBLC
IBLC has a 1-year max drawdown of -44.94%. There are 10 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% | 22.57M | Aug 2022 | IBLC vs BCDF | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - July | -21.27% | 3.45M | Jun 2025 | IBLC vs BFJL | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | 112.35M | Dec 2024 | IBLC vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Short Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 115.79M | Jun 2022 | IBLC vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -26.45% | 1.48M | Mar 2024 | IBLC vs BTRN |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IBLC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IBLC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IBLC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IBLC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IBLC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IBLC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IBLC vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IBLC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IBLC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IBLC vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IBLC
Investors most often compare IBLC with STCE, BLOK, FBTC. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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