SMLR vs. BTC-USD

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Semler Scientific, Inc. (SMLR) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD).

Performance

SMLR vs. BTC-USD - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Semler Scientific, Inc. (SMLR) and Bitcoin (BTC-USD). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

SMLR vs. BTC-USD - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
SMLR Semler Scientific, Inc.	32.96%	-71.69%	21.92%	34.21%	-63.99%	-2.50%	95.83%	39.53%	330.00%	451.72%
BTC-USD Bitcoin	-21.63%	-6.27%	120.76%	155.82%	-64.23%	59.40%	304.57%	94.10%	-73.37%	1,324.24%

Returns By Period

SMLR

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

BTC-USD

• 1D: 0.51%
• 1M: -0.38%
• YTD: -21.63%
• 6M: -42.21%
• 1Y: -19.49%
• 3Y*: 34.49%
• 5Y*: 3.06%
• 10Y*: 66.45%

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

Return for Risk

SMLR vs. BTC-USD — Risk / Return Rank

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

BTC-USD

BTC-USD Risk / Return Rank: 43
BTC-USD Sharpe Ratio Rank: 61
BTC-USD Sortino Ratio Rank: 55
BTC-USD Omega Ratio Rank: 51
BTC-USD Calmar Ratio Rank: 43
BTC-USD Martin Ratio Rank: 4

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.

SMLR vs. BTC-USD - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Semler Scientific, Inc. (SMLR) 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	SMLR	BTC-USD	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	-0.44	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.05	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.97	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	1.19	—

Correlation

The correlation between SMLR and BTC-USD is 0.10, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	SMLR	BTC-USD	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-85.30%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-49.65%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-76.67%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-83.80%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-45.02%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-41.99%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	27.60%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	SMLR	BTC-USD	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	13.58%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	35.98%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	36.76%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	46.90%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	56.70%	—