XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EUR (XBTI.DE) and 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE).

XBTI.DE and ETHC.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. XBTI.DE is a passively managed fund by DDA that tracks the performance of the Vinter Bitcoin Reference Index. It was launched on Apr 15, 2021. ETHC.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Sep 20, 2022.

Performance

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EUR (XBTI.DE) and 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022
XBTI.DE DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EUR	-20.90%	-17.25%	128.20%	149.29%	-21.82%
ETHC.DE 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP	-27.44%	-21.50%	52.05%	90.66%	-17.54%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, XBTI.DE achieves a -20.90% return, which is significantly higher than ETHC.DE's -27.44% return.

XBTI.DE

• 1D: 2.03%
• 1M: -0.22%
• YTD: -20.90%
• 6M: -41.10%
• 1Y: -25.34%
• 3Y*: 30.09%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ETHC.DE

• 1D: 2.75%
• 1M: 4.78%
• YTD: -27.44%
• 6M: -50.15%
• 1Y: 4.66%
• 3Y*: 3.04%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

XBTI.DE has a 0.95% expense ratio, which is higher than ETHC.DE's 0.10% expense ratio.

XBTI.DE

DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EUR

ETHC.DE

21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP

Return for Risk

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE — Risk / Return Rank

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

XBTI.DE

XBTI.DE Risk / Return Rank: 3
XBTI.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 3
XBTI.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 3
XBTI.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 3
XBTI.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 3
XBTI.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 3

ETHC.DE

ETHC.DE Risk / Return Rank: 15
ETHC.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 13
ETHC.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 20
ETHC.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 18
ETHC.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 13
ETHC.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 13

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.

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EUR (XBTI.DE) and 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE). 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.

	XBTI.DE	ETHC.DE	Difference
Sharpe ratio Return per unit of total volatility	-0.63	0.07	-0.70
Sortino ratio Return per unit of downside risk	-0.73	0.59	-1.31
Omega ratio Gain probability vs. loss probability	0.92	1.07	-0.15
Calmar ratio Return relative to maximum drawdown	-0.54	0.09	-0.63
Martin ratio Return relative to average drawdown	-1.15	0.19	-1.34
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current XBTI.DE Sharpe Ratio is -0.63, which is lower than the ETHC.DE Sharpe Ratio of 0.07. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of XBTI.DE and ETHC.DE, 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

	XBTI.DE	ETHC.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	-0.63	0.07	-0.70
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	0.08	0.15	-0.07

Correlation

The correlation between XBTI.DE and ETHC.DE is 0.81, 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

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither XBTI.DE nor ETHC.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XBTI.DE drawdown since its inception was -74.37%, which is greater than ETHC.DE's maximum drawdown of -64.71%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XBTI.DE and ETHC.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	XBTI.DE	ETHC.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-74.37%	-64.71%	-9.66%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-49.53%	-60.75%	+11.22%
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-44.77%	-53.86%	+9.09%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-33.06%	-21.89%	-11.17%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	23.08%	29.16%	-6.08%

Volatility

XBTI.DE vs. ETHC.DE - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP A EUR (XBTI.DE) is 13.13%, while 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE) has a volatility of 17.81%. This indicates that XBTI.DE experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than ETHC.DE based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

Volatility by Period

	XBTI.DE	ETHC.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	13.13%	17.81%	-4.68%
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	32.58%	45.62%	-13.04%
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	40.11%	65.55%	-25.44%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	54.45%	61.23%	-6.78%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	54.45%	61.23%	-6.78%