Cryptocurrency ETFs & Investment Products
Track all approved and pending cryptocurrency ETFs in the US and Canada. Compare expense ratios, AUM, issuers, and stay updated on SEC decisions.
Data as of: December 3, 2025•AUM figures are snapshots and change daily with market conditions
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US Spot Bitcoin ETFs
Historic Moment: On January 11, 2024, the SEC approved 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs, marking a watershed moment for cryptocurrency adoption. These funds provide direct exposure to Bitcoin through traditional brokerage accounts, IRA accounts, and 401(k)s.
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Expense Ratio | AUM | Holdings | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust Lower-cost alternative to GBTC. GBTC holders can transfer without taxable event. | Grayscale Investments | 0.15% | $4.21B | 48,534 BTC | NYSE Arca |
| EZBC | Franklin Bitcoin ETF Franklin Templeton's Bitcoin ETF, one of the lowest-cost options available. | Franklin Templeton | 0.19% | $400M | N/A | CBOE BZX |
| BITB | Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Lowest expense ratio among major Bitcoin ETFs. Known for transparency with public wallet addresses. | Bitwise Asset Management | 0.20% | $3.47B | 40,043 BTC | NYSE Arca |
| HODL | VanEck Bitcoin Trust VanEck's Bitcoin ETF with competitive pricing and memorable ticker. | VanEck | 0.20% | $1.2B | N/A | CBOE BZX |
| ARKB | ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF Collaboration between Cathie Wood's ARK Invest and 21Shares. Innovation-focused branding. | ARK Invest / 21Shares | 0.21% | $3.47B | 39,976 BTC | CBOE BZX |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust The largest Bitcoin ETF by AUM. BlackRock's flagship crypto product with institutional-grade custody. Fastest ETF to reach $50B AUM in history. | BlackRock | 0.25% | $99.4B | ~800,000 BTC | NASDAQ |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund Self-custodied Bitcoin ETF using Fidelity's own digital asset infrastructure. Second largest spot Bitcoin ETF. | Fidelity Investments | 0.25% | $18B | ~206,000 BTC | CBOE |
| BTCO | Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF Partnership between Invesco and Galaxy Digital bringing institutional expertise. | Invesco / Galaxy Digital | 0.25% | $500M | N/A | CBOE BZX |
| BRRR | Valkyrie Bitcoin Fund Valkyrie's spot Bitcoin ETF with a fun ticker referencing the "money printer" meme. | Valkyrie Investments | 0.25% | $200M | N/A | NASDAQ |
| BTCW | WisdomTree Bitcoin Fund WisdomTree's Bitcoin offering from the established ETF provider. | WisdomTree | 0.25% | $150M | N/A | CBOE BZX |
| GBTC | Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Original Bitcoin trust launched in 2013, converted to ETF in 2024. Highest expense ratio (1.5%) has led to significant outflows to lower-cost alternatives. | Grayscale Investments | 1.50% | $14B | ~220,000 BTC | NYSE Arca |
US Spot Ethereum ETFs
Approved July 2024: The SEC approved 8 spot Ethereum ETFs on July 23, 2024. Unlike Canadian ETFs, US Ethereum ETFs do not currently support staking due to SEC concerns about securities classification.
| Ticker | Name | Issuer | Expense Ratio | AUM | Staking | Exchange |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETH | Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust 0% until $2B AUM or 6 months | Grayscale Investments | 0.15% | $1B | No | NYSE Arca |
| ETHW | Bitwise Ethereum ETF | Bitwise Asset Management | 0.20% | $400M | No | NYSE Arca |
| ETHV | VanEck Ethereum Trust | VanEck | 0.20% | $100M | No | CBOE BZX |
| CETH | 21Shares Core Ethereum ETF | 21Shares | 0.21% | $200M | No | CBOE BZX |
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust 0.12% until $2.5B AUM or waiver period ends | BlackRock | 0.25% | $3.5B | No | NASDAQ |
| FETH | Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Fidelity Investments | 0.25% | $1.2B | No | CBOE BZX |
| QETH | Invesco Galaxy Ethereum ETF | Invesco / Galaxy Digital | 0.25% | $150M | No | CBOE BZX |
| ETHE | Grayscale Ethereum Trust | Grayscale Investments | 2.50% | $5B | No | NYSE Arca |
US Altcoin ETFs (Solana & XRP)
2025 Breakthroughs: The SEC approved the first spot Solana ETF in October 2025, followed by the first XRP ETF in November 2025. These approvals signal a more crypto-friendly regulatory environment under the new administration.
Canary Capital
First US spot XRP ETF. Record-breaking $250M first-day inflows.
Expense Ratio
0.25%
AUM
$250M
Launch Date
November 2025
Various
First major altcoin spot ETF approved in US (outside BTC/ETH).
Expense Ratio
0.25%
AUM
N/A
Launch Date
October 2025
Canadian Crypto ETFs
Historical Context: Canada launched the world's first Bitcoin ETF (BTCC) in February 2021, nearly three years before US approval. Canadian ETFs often feature staking capabilities and are eligible for tax-advantaged accounts like TFSA and RRSP.
| Ticker | Name | Asset | Expense Ratio | Staking | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BTCQ | 3iQ CoinShares Bitcoin ETF 3iQ | BTC | 1.00% | No | March 2021 |
| BTCC | Purpose Bitcoin ETF Purpose Investments | BTC | 1.00% | No | February 2021 |
| EBIT | Evolve Bitcoin ETF Evolve ETFs | BTC | 0.75% | No | February 2021 |
| FBTC.U | Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF Fidelity Canada | BTC | 0.40% | No | December 2021 |
| ETHQ | 3iQ Ether Staking ETF 3iQ | ETH | 1.00% | Yes | April 2021 |
| ETHH | Purpose Ether ETF Purpose Investments | ETH | 1.00% | No | April 2021 |
| SOLQ | 3iQ Solana Staking ETF 3iQ 0% for first 12 months | SOL | 0.15% | Yes | April 16, 2025 |
| SOLX | CI Galaxy Solana ETF CI Global Asset Management Fee waived until mid-July 2025 | SOL | 0.35% | Yes | April 16, 2025 |
| XRPQ | 3iQ XRP ETF 3iQ 0% for first 6 months | XRP | 0.00% | No | June 18, 2025 |
| XRPP | Purpose XRP ETF Purpose Investments Fee holiday for early adopters | XRP | 0.00% | No | June 18, 2025 |
| ETC | Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF Evolve ETFs | MULTI | 1.00% | No | 2021 |
US Futures ETFs
- • Higher expense ratios due to futures roll costs
- • Potential tracking error vs spot price
- • Contango/backwardation effects on returns
| Ticker | Name | Asset | Expense Ratio | AUM | Launch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITO | ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF First US Bitcoin-linked ETF. Uses CME Bitcoin futures. Higher fees due to futures roll costs. | BTC | 0.95% | $2B | October 2021 |
| XBTF | VanEck Bitcoin Strategy ETF VanEck's Bitcoin futures ETF with C-corp structure for tax efficiency. | BTC | 0.66% | N/A | November 2021 |
| BTF | Valkyrie Bitcoin Strategy ETF Valkyrie's Bitcoin futures ETF. | BTC | 0.95% | N/A | October 2021 |
| EETH | ProShares Ether Strategy ETF First Ethereum futures ETF in the US. | ETH | 0.95% | N/A | October 2023 |
Pending SEC Applications
First approved in October 2025
Converting existing trust
Approved November 2025
First official US XRP ETF proposal
Converting existing XRP Trust
ETFs with Lower Published Expense Ratios
BTC
Grayscale Investments
EZBC
Franklin Templeton
BITB
Bitwise Asset Management
HODL
VanEck
ARKB
ARK Invest / 21Shares
ETH
Grayscale Investments
ETHW
Bitwise Asset Management
ETHV
VanEck
CETH
21Shares
ETHA
BlackRock
Major ETF Issuers
BlackRock
$10+ trillion total AUM
World's largest asset manager. iShares is their ETF brand.
Market Share
~40% of US Bitcoin ETF market
Fidelity Investments
$4.5 trillion total AUM
Self-custodies crypto using Fidelity Digital Asset Services.
Market Share
~15% of US Bitcoin ETF market
Grayscale Investments
$25B crypto AUM
Crypto-native asset manager. First mover with trust products since 2013.
Market Share
~20% of US Bitcoin ETF market
Bitwise Asset Management
$5B crypto AUM
Crypto-focused asset manager known for transparency and lowest fees.
ARK Invest / 21Shares
$15B total AUM (ARK)
Cathie Wood's innovation-focused firm partnered with 21Shares.
VanEck
$90B total AUM
Established ETF provider, early crypto advocate.
Franklin Templeton
$1.5 trillion total AUM
Traditional asset manager with blockchain innovation focus.
3iQ (Canada)
C$3B crypto AUM
Canadian crypto ETF pioneer. First Solana and XRP ETFs in North America.
Purpose Investments (Canada)
C$20B total AUM
Launched world's first Bitcoin ETF in February 2021.
Key Milestones in Crypto ETF History
Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC) launches in Canada - World's first Bitcoin ETF
ProShares BITO launches - First US Bitcoin futures ETF
First Ethereum futures ETFs launch in US
11 spot Bitcoin ETFs approved and launched in US
8 spot Ethereum ETFs approved and launched in US
Bitcoin ETF AUM surpasses $100 billion
Canada launches first Solana ETFs with staking
Canada launches first XRP ETFs
SEC approves first spot Solana ETF in US
First US XRP ETF (XRPC) launches with $250M first-day inflows
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Last Updated: December 3, 2025
Sources: BlackRock, Fidelity, Grayscale, ETF Database, SEC.gov
Legal Disclaimer: This content is provided for informational and research purposes only. It does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. All ETF data is derived from publicly available issuer disclosures and regulatory filings. Users should consult licensed financial professionals before making investment decisions.
AUM figures are snapshots and fluctuate daily with market conditions. Information about pending or recently approved altcoin ETFs should be verified with official SEC announcements.