BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Invesco Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTIC.DE) and 21Shares Polygon ETP (POLY.DE).

BTIC.DE and POLY.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. BTIC.DE is managed by Invesco. It was launched on Nov 23, 2021. POLY.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Nov 17, 2021.

Performance

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Invesco Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTIC.DE) and 21Shares Polygon ETP (POLY.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
BTIC.DE Invesco Physical Bitcoin ETP	-20.75%	-16.58%	129.65%	148.86%	-61.94%
POLY.DE 21Shares Polygon ETP	-10.81%	-78.36%	-54.58%	29.30%	-50.14%

Different Trading Currencies

BTIC.DE is traded in USD, while POLY.DE is traded in EUR. To make them comparable, the POLY.DE values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, BTIC.DE achieves a -20.75% return, which is significantly lower than POLY.DE's -10.81% return.

BTIC.DE

• 1D: 2.00%
• 1M: -0.13%
• YTD: -20.75%
• 6M: -40.88%
• 1Y: -24.81%
• 3Y*: 30.72%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

POLY.DE

• 1D: 3.81%
• 1M: -10.89%
• YTD: -10.81%
• 6M: -60.86%
• 1Y: -55.53%
• 3Y*: -57.25%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

BTIC.DE has a 0.10% expense ratio, which is lower than POLY.DE's 2.50% expense ratio.

POLY.DE

21Shares Polygon ETP

BTIC.DE

Invesco Physical Bitcoin ETP

Return for Risk

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE — Risk / Return Rank

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

BTIC.DE

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

POLY.DE

POLY.DE Risk / Return Rank: 1
POLY.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1
POLY.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 1
POLY.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 2
POLY.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 1
POLY.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 1

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.

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Invesco Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTIC.DE) and 21Shares Polygon ETP (POLY.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.

	BTIC.DE	POLY.DE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.61	-0.76	+0.14
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.70	-1.13	+0.43
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.92	0.88	+0.04
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.53	-0.78	+0.25
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.14	-1.35	+0.22
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current BTIC.DE Sharpe Ratio is -0.61, which is comparable to the POLY.DE Sharpe Ratio of -0.76. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of BTIC.DE and POLY.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

	BTIC.DE	POLY.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.61	-0.76	+0.14
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.08	-0.58	+0.66

Correlation

The correlation between BTIC.DE and POLY.DE is 0.67, 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.

Dividends

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither BTIC.DE nor POLY.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum BTIC.DE drawdown since its inception was -70.64%, smaller than the maximum POLY.DE drawdown of -94.66%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for BTIC.DE and POLY.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	BTIC.DE	POLY.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-70.64%	-95.11%	+24.47%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-49.42%	-69.85%	+20.43%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-44.59%	-94.75%	+50.16%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-31.05%	-61.65%	+30.60%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	23.00%	40.56%	-17.56%

Volatility

BTIC.DE vs. POLY.DE - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Invesco Physical Bitcoin ETP (BTIC.DE) is 13.19%, while 21Shares Polygon ETP (POLY.DE) has a volatility of 14.74%. This indicates that BTIC.DE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than POLY.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	BTIC.DE	POLY.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.19%	14.74%	-1.55%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	32.67%	50.96%	-18.29%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	40.24%	73.18%	-32.94%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	50.51%	87.70%	-37.19%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	50.51%	87.70%	-37.19%