ARKD vs. BTC-USD

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD).

ARKD is an actively managed fund by ARK. It was launched on Nov 14, 2023.

Performance

ARKD vs. BTC-USD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ARKD vs. BTC-USD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
ARKD ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF	-8.11%
BTC-USD Bitcoin	-23.78%

Returns By Period

ARKD

• 1D: 1.22%
• 1M: -3.67%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

BTC-USD

• 1D: 0.51%
• 1M: -0.38%
• YTD: -21.63%
• 6M: -42.21%
• 1Y: -19.49%
• 3Y*: 34.49%
• 5Y*: 3.06%
• 10Y*: 66.45%

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

Return for Risk

ARKD vs. BTC-USD — Risk / Return Rank

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

BTC-USD

BTC-USD Risk / Return Rank: 43
BTC-USD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
BTC-USD Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
BTC-USD Omega Ratio Rank: 51
BTC-USD Calmar Ratio Rank: 43
BTC-USD Martin Ratio Rank: 4

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.

ARKD vs. BTC-USD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ARK 21Shares Digital Asset and Blockchain Strategy ETF (ARKD) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ARKD	BTC-USD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.44	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.05	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.97	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-1.42	1.19	-2.61

Correlation

The correlation between ARKD and BTC-USD is 0.49, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Drawdowns

ARKD vs. BTC-USD - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARKD drawdown since its inception was -14.03%, smaller than the maximum BTC-USD drawdown of -85.30%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARKD and BTC-USD.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARKD	BTC-USD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-14.03%	-85.30%	+71.27%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-49.65%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-76.67%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-83.80%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-10.43%	-45.02%	+34.59%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-6.73%	-41.99%	+35.26%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	27.60%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ARKD	BTC-USD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	13.58%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	35.98%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	20.96%	36.76%	-15.80%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	20.96%	46.90%	-25.94%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	20.96%	56.70%	-35.74%