XRPI vs. ETHC.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about Volatility Shares XRP ETF (XRPI) and 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP (ETHC.DE).

XRPI 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. XRPI is an actively managed fund by Volatility Shares. It was launched on May 22, 2025. ETHC.DE is an actively managed fund by 21Shares. It was launched on Sep 20, 2022.

Performance

XRPI vs. ETHC.DE - Performance Comparison

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

XRPI vs. ETHC.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
XRPI Volatility Shares XRP ETF	-27.39%	-32.44%
ETHC.DE 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP	-28.38%	11.96%

Different Trading Currencies

XRPI is traded in USD, while ETHC.DE is traded in EUR. To make them comparable, the ETHC.DE values have been converted to USD using the latest available exchange rates.

Returns By Period

The year-to-date returns for both stocks are quite close, with XRPI having a -27.39% return and ETHC.DE slightly lower at -28.38%.

XRPI

• 1D: 0.66%
• 1M: -3.76%
• YTD: -27.39%
• 6M: -56.76%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

ETHC.DE

• 1D: 3.12%
• 1M: 3.93%
• YTD: -28.38%
• 6M: -50.73%
• 1Y: 12.45%
• 3Y*: 5.37%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

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

XRPI vs. ETHC.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

XRPI has a 0.94% expense ratio, which is higher than ETHC.DE's 0.10% expense ratio.

XRPI

Volatility Shares XRP ETF

ETHC.DE

21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP

Return for Risk

XRPI vs. ETHC.DE — Risk / Return Rank

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

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.

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

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Volatility Shares XRP ETF (XRPI) 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.

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

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	XRPI	ETHC.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	0.19	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	-0.70	0.23	-0.94

Correlation

The correlation between XRPI and ETHC.DE is 0.69, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

XRPI vs. ETHC.DE - Dividend Comparison

XRPI's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.87%, while ETHC.DE has not paid dividends to shareholders.

	TTM	2025
XRPI Volatility Shares XRP ETF	2.87%	1.54%
ETHC.DE 21Shares Ethereum Core Staking ETP	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

XRPI vs. ETHC.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum XRPI drawdown since its inception was -69.91%, which is greater than ETHC.DE's maximum drawdown of -63.62%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for XRPI and ETHC.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	XRPI	ETHC.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-69.91%	-64.71%	-5.20%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-60.75%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-66.12%	-53.86%	-12.26%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-34.59%	-21.89%	-12.70%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	29.16%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	XRPI	ETHC.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	18.20%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	46.03%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	80.56%	65.15%	+15.41%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	80.56%	61.54%	+19.02%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	80.56%	61.54%	+19.02%