CEP vs. IBIT

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Cantor Equity Partners, Inc (CEP) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT).

IBIT is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant. It was launched on Jan 5, 2024.

Performance

CEP vs. IBIT - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Cantor Equity Partners, Inc (CEP) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

CEP vs. IBIT - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
CEP Cantor Equity Partners, Inc	0.00%
IBIT iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	-3.18%

Returns By Period

CEP

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

IBIT

• 1D: 1.96%
• 1M: 3.31%
• YTD: -22.62%
• 6M: -40.89%
• 1Y: -17.92%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

Return for Risk

CEP vs. IBIT — Risk / Return Rank

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

IBIT

IBIT Risk / Return Rank: 6
IBIT Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5
IBIT Sortino Ratio Rank: 6
IBIT Omega Ratio Rank: 7
IBIT Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
IBIT Martin Ratio Rank: 6

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.

CEP vs. IBIT - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Cantor Equity Partners, Inc (CEP) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT). 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

	CEP	IBIT	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.40	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.35	—

Dividends

CEP vs. IBIT - Dividend Comparison

Neither CEP nor IBIT has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

CEP vs. IBIT - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum CEP drawdown since its inception was 0.00%, smaller than the maximum IBIT drawdown of -49.36%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for CEP and IBIT.

Drawdown Indicators

	CEP	IBIT	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-49.36%	+49.36%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-49.36%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	0.00%	-46.11%	+46.11%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	0.00%	-14.13%	+14.13%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	23.09%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	CEP	IBIT	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	12.99%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	36.75%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.00%	45.42%	-45.42%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	0.00%	51.26%	-51.26%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	0.00%	51.26%	-51.26%