EZBC vs. CETH

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH).

EZBC and CETH are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. EZBC is a passively managed fund by Franklin Templeton that tracks the performance of the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant. It was launched on Jan 11, 2024. CETH is a passively managed fund by 21Shares that tracks the performance of the CME CF Ether-Dollar Reference Rate. It was launched on Jul 22, 2024. Both EZBC and CETH are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

EZBC vs. CETH - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

EZBC vs. CETH - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024
EZBC Franklin Bitcoin ETF	-22.55%	-6.56%	100.18%
CETH 21shares Core Ethereum ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Returns By Period

EZBC

• 1D: 1.90%
• 1M: 3.29%
• YTD: -22.55%
• 6M: -40.81%
• 1Y: -17.94%
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

CETH

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

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

EZBC vs. CETH - Expense Ratio Comparison

EZBC has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than CETH's 0.21% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.

CETH

21shares Core Ethereum ETF

EZBC

Franklin Bitcoin ETF

Return for Risk

EZBC vs. CETH — Risk / Return Rank

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

EZBC

EZBC Risk / Return Rank: 6
EZBC Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5
EZBC Sortino Ratio Rank: 6
EZBC Omega Ratio Rank: 7
EZBC Calmar Ratio Rank: 6
EZBC 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.

EZBC vs. CETH - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Bitcoin ETF (EZBC) and 21shares Core Ethereum ETF (CETH). 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.

	EZBC	CETH	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.40	—	—
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.29	—	—
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.97	—	—
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.39	—	—
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-0.84	—	—
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	EZBC	CETH	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.40	—	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.36	—	—

Dividends

EZBC vs. CETH - Dividend Comparison

Neither EZBC nor CETH has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EZBC	CETH	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.08%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	36.80%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	45.40%	—	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	51.13%	—	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	51.13%	—	—