21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP (21XH.DE) and 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE).

21XH.DE and 21BC.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. 21XH.DE is a passively managed fund by 21Shares that tracks the performance of the HODL Index. It was launched on Nov 22, 2018. 21BC.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Jun 29, 2022.

Performance

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in 21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP (21XH.DE) and 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
21XH.DE 21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP	-24.48%	-18.66%	82.15%	126.74%	-37.73%
21BC.DE 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP	-20.76%	-16.55%	130.13%	150.78%	-35.06%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, 21XH.DE achieves a -24.48% return, which is significantly lower than 21BC.DE's -20.76% return.

21XH.DE

• 1D: 1.92%
• 1M: -0.36%
• YTD: -24.48%
• 6M: -46.24%
• 1Y: -20.04%
• 3Y*: 16.81%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

21BC.DE

• 1D: 2.00%
• 1M: -0.03%
• YTD: -20.76%
• 6M: -40.85%
• 1Y: -24.76%
• 3Y*: 31.08%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

21XH.DE has a 0.99% expense ratio, which is higher than 21BC.DE's 0.10% expense ratio.

21XH.DE

21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP

21BC.DE

21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP

Return for Risk

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

21XH.DE

21XH.DE Risk / Return Rank: 6
21XH.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5
21XH.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 6
21XH.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 6
21XH.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
21XH.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 6

21BC.DE

21BC.DE Risk / Return Rank: 3
21BC.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
21BC.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 3
21BC.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 3
21BC.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 4
21BC.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 3

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP (21XH.DE) and 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

	21XH.DE	21BC.DE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.41	-0.62	+0.20
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.31	-0.70	+0.39
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.97	0.92	+0.04
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.37	-0.53	+0.15
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.79	-1.14	+0.34
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current 21XH.DE Sharpe Ratio is -0.41, which is higher than the 21BC.DE Sharpe Ratio of -0.62. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of 21XH.DE and 21BC.DE, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	21XH.DE	21BC.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.41	-0.62	+0.20
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.12	0.59	-0.71

Correlation

The correlation between 21XH.DE and 21BC.DE is 0.93, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither 21XH.DE nor 21BC.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum 21XH.DE drawdown since its inception was -81.74%, which is greater than 21BC.DE's maximum drawdown of -49.40%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for 21XH.DE and 21BC.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	21XH.DE	21BC.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-81.74%	-49.40%	-32.34%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-54.85%	-49.40%	-5.45%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-53.68%	-44.57%	-9.11%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-49.66%	-12.91%	-36.75%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	25.91%	22.98%	+2.93%

Volatility

21XH.DE vs. 21BC.DE - Volatility Comparison

21Shares Crypto Basket Index ETP (21XH.DE) has a higher volatility of 14.04% compared to 21Shares Bitcoin Core ETP (21BC.DE) at 13.12%. This indicates that 21XH.DE's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than 21BC.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	21XH.DE	21BC.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	14.04%	13.12%	+0.92%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	37.15%	32.53%	+4.62%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	48.39%	40.13%	+8.26%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	56.15%	47.00%	+9.15%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	56.15%	47.00%	+9.15%