Let me tell you about these crypto ETFs. The iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) and Ethereum Trust (ETHA) – both 0.25% expense ratios, same issuer, same wrapper, same same same. But somehow one’s got $70 billion and the other’s stuck at $11 billion. [shrugs] I don’t make the rules. The market’s a mystery, folks.
They’re selling exposure to digital magic internet money through old-man investment vehicles. Brilliant! No wallets, no passwords – just good ol’ AMEX tickers. Who needs blockchain when you’ve got custodians? Revolutionary. [eye roll]
Cost & Size (Or: Why IBIT Won’t Shut Up About It)
| Metric | ETHA | IBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | IShares (they’re thrilled about it) | |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% (identical twins!) | |
| 1-yr Return | -24.9% | -16.1% |
| AUM | $11.13B | $70.84B (they won’t stop reminding you) |
Beta’s zero for both. Because of course it is. This isn’t a real asset, it’s a mood.
Same price? Please. IBIT’s got liquidity, which in crypto terms means “less likely to evaporate when Elon tweets.” ETHA’s like that friend who’s “into blockchain” but still uses a flip phone.
Volatility: The Real Housewives of Crypto
| Metric | ETHA | IBIT |
|---|---|---|
| Max Drawdown | -64.02% | -32.73% |
| 5-Year Growth | $800 | $1,801 |
Ethereum’s been on a rollercoaster. Bitcoin’s been… less? I don’t know. I stopped trusting crypto after Dogecoin meme coins. But hey, if you like “wild swings,” ETHA’s your bingo.
Portfolio Breakdown (Spoiler: It’s Literally One Thing)
IBIT: 100% Bitcoin. No frills, no diversification, just pure unadulterated BTC. It’s like investing in a single stock from 1999. ETHA: 100% Ether. Both have zero interest in anything else. Shocker.
They’re both “pure-play” – which in investor speak means “we’re not even trying.” No leverage, no hedging, no ESG. Just crypto in a cage.
The Big Choice: Boring vs. Embarrassing
IBIT’s the “safe” play. Bitcoin’s the crypto grandma – stable, overvalued, always at Thanksgiving. ETHA’s the crypto millennial – volatile, full of “smart contract” jargon, probably owes taxes.
If you want crypto that won’t make you vomit during a correction: IBIT. If you want crypto that’ll make you vomit profit tears: ETHA. Neither will protect you when the market tanks. Good luck!
Final thoughts: Why are we even doing this? ETFs for crypto? We’re putting lipstick on a blockchain. But hey, at least we’re not using CoinMarketCap anymore.
Glossary (For Newbs)
ETF: Fancy basket for holding hot potatoes.
Expense Ratio: The cut they take before you lose everything.
AUM: How much money the fund hasn’t lost yet.
Beta: How correlated your panic attacks are to the S&P.
Drawdown: The point at which you start lying to your spouse.
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2025-12-23 21:13