HODL vs. BTC-USD

In the year-to-date period, HODL achieves a 16.24% return, which is significantly higher than BTC-USD's 14.30% return.

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This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). 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.

The current HODL Sharpe Ratio is 1.09, which is comparable to the BTC-USD Sharpe Ratio of 1.00. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of HODL and BTC-USD, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

The maximum HODL drawdown since its inception was -28.07%, smaller than the maximum BTC-USD drawdown of -93.18%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HODL and BTC-USD. For additional features, visit the drawdowns tool.

The current volatility for VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) is 8.14%, while Bitcoin (BTC-USD) has a volatility of 10.61%. This indicates that HODL experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than BTC-USD based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.