Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF (MAXI) Alternatives
Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF (MAXI) 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 MAXI. 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 MAXI
MAXI charges 11.18% annually. Among ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MAXI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | Jan 11, 2024 | MAXI vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Ethereum ETF | 0.19% | Jul 23, 2024 | MAXI vs EZET | |
| Franklin Crypto Index ETF | 0.19% | Feb 20, 2025 | MAXI vs EZPZ | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | Dec 3, 2025 | MAXI vs SOEZ | |
| Bitwise Ethereum ETF | 0.20% | Jul 22, 2024 | MAXI vs ETHW |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MAXI
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 | 83 | Feb 7, 2022 | MAXI vs WGMI | |
| iShares Blockchain and Tech ETF | 44 | Apr 25, 2022 | MAXI vs IBLC | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 39 | Aug 1, 2022 | MAXI vs BCDF | |
| Bitwise Ethereum Strategy ETF | 32 | Sep 29, 2023 | MAXI vs AETH | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | 29 | Dec 4, 2024 | MAXI vs CEPI |
Top Performing MAXI Alternatives (YTD)
MAXI alternatives from the Cryptocurrency category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 31.57% | Apr 1, 2024 | MAXI vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 28.74% | Jul 9, 2024 | MAXI vs BTCZ | |
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 24.55% | Jun 7, 2024 | MAXI vs ETHD | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 20.65% | Nov 1, 2023 | MAXI vs SETH | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 20.02% | Jun 21, 2022 | MAXI vs BITI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MAXI
MAXI 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 | MAXI vs ARKY | |
| Horizon Kinetics Blockchain Development ETF | 16.80% | Aug 1, 2022 | MAXI vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | 20.02% | Mar 20, 2024 | MAXI vs BTRN | |
| ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy... | 20.96% | Nov 14, 2023 | MAXI vs ARKD | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | 26.66% | Mar 20, 2023 | MAXI vs BITC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MAXI
MAXI 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 | MAXI vs BCDF | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -19.80% | Mar 20, 2024 | MAXI vs BTRN | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | Dec 4, 2024 | MAXI vs CEPI | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | Mar 20, 2023 | MAXI vs BITC | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin And Ether Equal Weight Strategy ET... | -31.35% | Sep 29, 2023 | MAXI vs BTOP |
Other ETFs from Simplify
Most popular Simplify ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Volatility Premium ETF | Volatility, Actively Managed | 16 | -7.62% | May 12, 2021 | MAXI vs SVOL | |
| Simplify Managed Futures Strategy ETF | Systematic Trend | 16 | 9.60% | Mar 7, 2022 | MAXI vs CTA | |
| Simplify Hedged Equity ETF | Options Trading | 75 | -1.81% | Nov 1, 2021 | MAXI vs HEQT | |
| Simplify High Yield PLUS Credit Hedge ETF | High Yield Bonds | 13 | -1.78% | Feb 14, 2022 | MAXI vs CDX | |
| Simplify Interest Rate Hedge ETF | Hedge Fund, Actively Managed | 15 | -4.44% | May 10, 2021 | MAXI vs PFIX | |
| Simplify Stable Income ETF | Government Bonds | 26 | 1.15% | Oct 27, 2022 | MAXI vs BUCK | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income, Dividend, Actively Managed | 20 | -2.84% | Oct 27, 2022 | MAXI vs HIGH | |
| Simplify Aggregate Bond ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 23 | 0.04% | Feb 14, 2022 | MAXI vs AGGH | |
| Simplify MBS ETF | Government Bonds | 69 | -0.39% | Nov 6, 2023 | MAXI vs MTBA | |
| Simplify US Equity PLUS Downside Convexity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 54 | -6.56% | Sep 3, 2020 | MAXI vs SPD |
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