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GBTC vs BITS

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF vs Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF

GBTC

Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF

Annual cost

1.50%

Fund size

$11.5B

BITS

Global X Blockchain & Bitcoin Strategy ETF

Annual cost

0.65%

Fund size

$29M

Key differences

  • BITS costs 0.85% less per year.
  • GBTC is significantly larger than BITS — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • Over the last 3 years, GBTC has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • GBTC has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

GBTCBITS
Annual cost (TER)1.50%0.65%
Fund size (AUM)$11.5B$29M
Since20132021
Dividend yield0.00%22.55%
Asset classcryptocurrencycryptocurrency
Region
Strategyactive selection
CAGR 1Y-32.2%+27.8%
CAGR 3Y+64.8%+55.6%
CAGR 5Y+14.6%N/A
Sharpe 3Y1.150.99
Volatility 1Y43.18%52.62%
Max drawdown-89.91%-83.11%

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