BTCS vs. HUT

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

BTCS (BTCS Inc.) and HUT (Hut 8 Corp.) are both stocks. Both operate in the Capital Markets industry within the Financial Services sector. Over the past 5 years, BTCS returned -29.59%/yr vs 44.39%/yr for HUT. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent.

Performance

BTCS vs. HUT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in BTCS Inc. (BTCS) and Hut 8 Corp. (HUT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BTCS achieves a -59.47% return, which is significantly lower than HUT's 162.32% return.

BTCS

• 1D: -3.60%
• 1M: -35.15%
• YTD: -59.47%
• 6M: -64.69%
• 1Y: -48.96%
• 3Y*: -4.70%
• 5Y*: -29.59%
• 10Y*: -40.52%

HUT

• 1D: -0.44%
• 1M: 13.80%
• YTD: 162.32%
• 6M: 129.67%
• 1Y: 658.40%
• 3Y*: 101.87%
• 5Y*: 44.39%
• 10Y*: —

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

BTCS vs. HUT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018
BTCS BTCS Inc.	-59.47%	8.08%	51.53%	158.73%	-79.65%	65.26%	179.41%	-85.38%	-81.10%
HUT Hut 8 Corp.	162.32%	124.21%	53.60%	213.88%	-89.17%	185.45%	250.63%	-25.02%	-70.80%

Correlation

The correlation between BTCS and HUT is 0.47, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

	Correlation
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.47
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period	0.49
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	0.48
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Mar 8, 2018	0.42

Fundamentals

Market Cap BTCS : $51.60M HUT : $13.38B
EPS BTCS : -$1.97 HUT : -$2.73
PB Ratio BTCS : 0.74 HUT : 9.70
Total Revenue (TTM) BTCS : $16.95M HUT : -$40.96M
Gross Profit (TTM) BTCS : $2.90M HUT : -$132.19M
EBITDA (TTM) BTCS : -$65.04M HUT : -$306.16M

Return for Risk

BTCS vs. HUT — Risk / Return Rank

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

BTCS

BTCS Risk / Return Rank: 30
BTCS Sharpe Ratio Rank: 28
BTCS Sortino Ratio Rank: 37
BTCS Omega Ratio Rank: 37
BTCS Calmar Ratio Rank: 21
BTCS Martin Ratio Rank: 25

HUT

HUT Risk / Return Rank: 97
HUT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 99
HUT Sortino Ratio Rank: 96
HUT Omega Ratio Rank: 94
HUT Calmar Ratio Rank: 99
HUT Martin Ratio Rank: 99

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.

BTCS vs. HUT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for BTCS Inc. (BTCS) and Hut 8 Corp. (HUT). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	BTCS	HUT	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	-0.33	6.48	-6.81
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	0.24	4.14	-3.90
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.03	1.52	-0.50
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.59	17.21	-17.80
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	-0.87	46.85	-47.72

BTCS vs. HUT - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BTCS Sharpe Ratio is -0.33, which is lower than the HUT Sharpe Ratio of 6.48. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BTCS and HUT, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

Drawdowns

BTCS vs. HUT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BTCS drawdown since its inception was -100.00%, which is greater than HUT's maximum drawdown of -95.04%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BTCS and HUT.

Drawdown Indicators

	BTCS	HUT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-100.00%	-95.04%	-4.96%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-83.53%	-38.62%	-44.91%
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-83.53%	-71.68%	-11.85%
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-92.94%	-95.04%	+2.10%
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-99.75%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-100.00%	-9.40%	-90.60%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-97.68%	-63.39%	-34.29%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	56.26%	14.16%	+42.10%

Volatility

BTCS vs. HUT - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for BTCS Inc. (BTCS) is 20.13%, while Hut 8 Corp. (HUT) has a volatility of 23.80%. This indicates that BTCS experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than HUT based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BTCS	HUT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	20.13%	23.80%	-3.67%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	59.16%	73.43%	-14.27%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	147.90%	102.76%	+45.14%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	128.44%	105.59%	+22.85%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	193.35%	114.60%	+78.75%

Dividends

BTCS vs. HUT - Dividend Comparison

BTCS's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.67%, while HUT has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022
BTCS BTCS Inc.	4.67%	1.89%	0.00%	0.00%	7.94%
HUT Hut 8 Corp.	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Financials

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I hold both BTCS and HUT in my portfolio?

BTCS and HUT have a correlation of 0.47, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

Which is riskier, BTCS or HUT?

HUT has higher volatility (23.80%) compared to BTCS (20.13%). In terms of maximum drawdown, BTCS dropped -100.00% vs HUT's -95.04%.

Which has better risk-adjusted returns?

HUT currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (6.48 vs -0.33), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.