Grayscale Litecoin Trust (LTCN) Alternatives
Grayscale Litecoin Trust (LTCN) 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 LTCN. 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 LTCN
LTCN charges 2.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LTCN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | LTCN vs EZET | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | LTCN vs SOEZ | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | LTCN vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | LTCN vs EZBC | |
| VanEck Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jun 25, 2024 | LTCN vs ETHV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LTCN
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 | LTCN vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 51 | Apr 25, 2022 | LTCN vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 43 | Aug 1, 2022 | LTCN vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 35 | Sep 29, 2023 | LTCN vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 33 | Dec 4, 2024 | LTCN vs CEPI |
Top Performing LTCN Alternatives (YTD)
LTCN 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 | LTCN vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 29.93% | Jul 9, 2024 | LTCN vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 29.66% | Jun 7, 2024 | LTCN vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 23.38% | Nov 1, 2023 | LTCN vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.57% | Jun 21, 2022 | LTCN vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LTCN
LTCN 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 | LTCN vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.82% | Aug 1, 2022 | LTCN vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.03% | Mar 20, 2024 | LTCN vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.95% | Nov 14, 2023 | LTCN vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.70% | Mar 20, 2023 | LTCN vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LTCN
LTCN 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 | LTCN vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | LTCN vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | LTCN vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | LTCN vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | LTCN 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 | LTCN vs ETHE | |
| Grayscale CoinDesk Crypto 5 ETF | Cryptocurrency | 10 | -24.52% | Feb 1, 2018 | LTCN vs GDLC | |
| Grayscale Future of Finance ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | — | — | Feb 1, 2022 | LTCN vs GFOF | |
| Grayscale Solana Staking ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -32.64% | Nov 18, 2021 | LTCN vs GSOL | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Covered Call ETF | Cryptocurrency | — | -25.85% | Sep 3, 2025 | LTCN vs ETCO |
Often Compared With LTCN
What investors most often compare with LTCN, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litecoin | 43 | -29.52% | — | LTCN vs LTC-USD | ||
| Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.60% | Jan 10, 2024 | LTCN vs BITB | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | LTCN vs ETHW |
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