Osprey Bitcoin Trust (OBTC) 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 OBTC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to OBTC
OBTC charges 0.49% 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% | 281.21M | Apr 2026 | OBTC vs MSBT | |
| Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF | 0.15% | 3.37B | Jul 2024 | OBTC vs BTC | |
| Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF | 0.15% | 1.48B | Jul 2024 | OBTC vs ETH | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | 0.19% | 358.90M | Jan 2024 | OBTC vs EZBC | |
| Franklin Solana ETF | 0.19% | 7.77M | Dec 2025 | OBTC vs SOEZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to OBTC
OBTC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 3. There are 37 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grayscale Zcash Trust (ZEC) | 91 | — | Oct 2017 | OBTC vs ZCSH | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 79 | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | OBTC vs WGMI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | 46 | 127.37M | Jun 2022 | OBTC vs BITI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 41 | 188.94M | Apr 2024 | OBTC vs SBIT | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 35 | — | Jul 2024 | OBTC vs BTCZ |
Top Performing OBTC Alternatives (YTD)
OBTC is at -32.48% YTD. There are 40 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 98.16%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Ether ETF | 98.16% | 76.32M | Jun 2024 | OBTC vs ETHD | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | 69.66% | 395.17M | Feb 2022 | OBTC vs WGMI | |
| Proshares Ultrashort Bitcoin ETF | 61.33% | 188.94M | Apr 2024 | OBTC vs SBIT | |
| ProShares Short Ether Strategy ETF | 58.11% | 20.27M | Nov 2023 | OBTC vs SETH | |
| T-Rex 2X Inverse Bitcoin Daily Target ETF | 55.82% | — | Jul 2024 | OBTC vs BTCZ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to OBTC
OBTC has 44.83% 1-year volatility. There are 37 ETFs in the Cryptocurrency category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calamos Bitcoin Structured Alt Protection ETF - Oc... | 2.06% | — | Oct 2025 | OBTC vs CBOO | |
| Calamos Laddered Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt ... | 3.81% | — | Oct 2025 | OBTC vs CBOL | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 90 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 6.90% | — | Oct 2025 | OBTC vs CBXO | |
| FT Vest Bitcoin Strategy Floor15 ETF - October | 12.25% | 7.61M | Sep 2025 | OBTC vs BFOC | |
| Calamos Bitcoin 80 Series Structured Alt Protectio... | 12.31% | — | Oct 2025 | OBTC vs CBTO |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to OBTC
OBTC has a 1-year max drawdown of -49.13%. There are 16 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% | 22.14M | Aug 2022 | OBTC vs BCDF | |
| REX Crypto Equity Premium Income ETF | -22.47% | 112.87M | Dec 2024 | OBTC vs CEPI | |
| ProShares Shrt Bitcoin ETF | -25.28% | 127.37M | Jun 2022 | OBTC vs BITI | |
| Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF | -26.45% | 1.50M | Mar 2024 | OBTC vs BTRN | |
| Bitwise Bitcoin Strategy Optimum Roll ETF | -26.51% | 17.91M | Mar 2023 | OBTC vs BITC |
Often Compared With OBTC
Investors most often compare OBTC with OWNB, BFAP, CBTJ. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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