ETHB.DE vs. ETHA

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (ETHB.DE) and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA).

ETHB.DE and ETHA are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ETHB.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Mar 4, 2019. ETHA is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate-New York Variant. It was launched on Jun 24, 2024.

Performance

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (ETHB.DE) and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
ETHB.DE 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP	-28.41%	-12.49%	-1.13%
ETHA iShares Ethereum Trust ETF	-27.95%	-11.31%	-3.62%

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both investments are quite close, with ETHB.DE having a -28.41% return and ETHA slightly higher at -27.95%.

ETHB.DE

• 1D: 3.49%
• 1M: 4.31%
• YTD: -28.41%
• 6M: -50.82%
• 1Y: 11.47%
• 3Y*: 5.08%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ETHA

• 1D: 2.08%
• 1M: 5.14%
• YTD: -27.95%
• 6M: -50.73%
• 1Y: 11.68%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Expense Ratio Comparison

ETHB.DE has a 1.49% expense ratio, which is higher than ETHA's 0.25% expense ratio.

ETHB.DE

21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP

ETHA

iShares Ethereum Trust ETF

Return for Risk

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA — Risk / Return Rank

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

ETHB.DE

ETHB.DE Risk / Return Rank: 18
ETHB.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 16
ETHB.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 23
ETHB.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 20
ETHB.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 15
ETHB.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 14

ETHA

ETHA Risk / Return Rank: 19
ETHA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 15
ETHA Sortino Ratio Rank: 26
ETHA Omega Ratio Rank: 22
ETHA Calmar Ratio Rank: 17
ETHA Martin Ratio Rank: 16

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.

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (ETHB.DE) and iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA). 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.

	ETHB.DE	ETHA	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	0.18	0.15	+0.02
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	0.73	0.79	-0.06
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.08	1.09	-0.01
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	0.19	0.27	-0.08
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	0.40	0.55	-0.15
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current ETHB.DE Sharpe Ratio is 0.18, which is comparable to the ETHA Sharpe Ratio of 0.15. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of ETHB.DE and ETHA, 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

	ETHB.DE	ETHA	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	0.18	0.15	+0.02
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.16	-0.33	+0.18

Correlation

The correlation between ETHB.DE and ETHA is 0.78, 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

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Dividend Comparison

Neither ETHB.DE nor ETHA has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ETHB.DE drawdown since its inception was -70.31%, which is greater than ETHA's maximum drawdown of -64.02%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ETHB.DE and ETHA.

Drawdown Indicators

	ETHB.DE	ETHA	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-70.31%	-64.02%	-6.29%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-60.68%	-61.66%	+0.98%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-54.38%	-55.83%	+1.45%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-36.69%	-30.46%	-6.23%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	29.20%	30.61%	-1.41%

Volatility

ETHB.DE vs. ETHA - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for 21Shares Ethereum Staking ETP (ETHB.DE) is 18.14%, while iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) has a volatility of 19.12%. This indicates that ETHB.DE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ETHA based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	ETHB.DE	ETHA	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	18.14%	19.12%	-0.98%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	45.81%	53.75%	-7.94%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	64.96%	76.10%	-11.14%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	67.81%	75.03%	-7.22%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	67.81%	75.03%	-7.22%