The best Crypto ETFs/ETNs
How to invest in Cryptocurrencies using ETFs/ETNs
How do I invest in Crypto ETFs/ETNs?
Cryptocurrencies are independent of conventional, governmental currency systems such as the Euro or the Dollar. Popular cryptocurrencies are, for example, Bitcoin, Ether, Bitcoin Cash and Ripple. For cryptocurrencies, the right to ownership is controlled through the possession of computer-generated keys. Payments are cryptographically legitimised and processed via a network of computers with equal rights – without the need for a bank. The administration is based on a decentralised, synchronised accounting system, the so-called blockchain.The exchange rate of a cryptocurrency to conventional currencies follows the principle of pricing on a stock exchange. New crypto-coins are created by solving cryptographic challenges, which require high amounts of energy and computer capacity. This process is called mining. For some cryptocurrencies, the maximum number of coins is limited. This applies to Bitcoin, for example.
Many investors have started to use cryptocurrencies as a digital asset rather than a payment method. Investors can participate in the returns of a cryptocurrency via Exchange Traded Notes (ETNs). Most ETNs hold large parts of the invested assets in physical coins as collateral. In most European countries, there are no crypto ETFs due to the legal framework defined by the UCITS guidelines. The regulations do not allow to launch a UCITS fund with only one component.
Some crypto ETNs track a basket of different currencies and thus offer the possibility to invest in several cryptocurrencies with one single product.
Another particularity are products that include staking rewards. Adding new blocks to a proof-of-stake blockchain requires existing holders to 'stake' their coins. In return for staking, they are provided with staking rewards. In the case of crypto ETNs, these staking rewards can be shared with investors both in terms of a reduced management fee (possibly as low as 0%) and/or an increasing coin entitlement. Note that staking is only possible for cryptocurrencies that use a proof-of-stake mechanism to create new units. While Bitcoin is currently not one of them, Ether is, since it switched to a proof-of-stake mechanism in September 2022.
Blockchain ETFs provide an opportunity to invest in the fast-growing crypto market via ETFs, though. The indices tracked by such ETFs are composed of companies that deal with infrastructure, processes and technologies related to the blockchain technology.
In this investment guide, you will find all physically-backed ETNs that allow you to invest in a cryptocurrency.
Performance of cryptocurrencies in comparison
Source: justETF Research; As of: 4/12/2025
Crypto ETFs/ETNs in comparison
When choosing a Crypto ETF or ETN one should consider several other factors in addition to the methodology of the underlying index and performance of an ETF. For better comparison, you will find a list of all Crypto ETFs/ETNs with details on size, cost, age, income, domicile and replication method ranked by fund size.
Compare all Crypto ETFs/ETNs in detail
Compare all Crypto ETFs/ETNs in a chart
| ETF name ISIN | Fund size in m EUR | TER in % | Use of profits | Fund domicile | Replication method | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CoinShares Physical BitcoinGB00BLD4ZL17 | 1.462 | 0,25% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical BitcoinGB00BJYDH287 | 1.132 | 0,15% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked EthereumGB00BLD4ZM24 | 351 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked SolanaGB00BNRRFY34 | 343 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| Invesco Physical BitcoinXS2376095068 | 309 | 0,10% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical XRPGB00BRXHQ425 | 248 | 0,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical XRPGB00BLD4ZN31 | 237 | 1,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical EthereumGB00BJYDH394 | 178 | 0,35% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical CoinDesk 20GB00BN474G19 | 87 | 0,70% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical SolanaGB00BNGJ9G01 | 68 | 0,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical Stellar LumensGB00BN7K9C82 | 66 | 0,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical Crypto AltcoinsGB00BMTP1519 | 25 | 0,70% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked CardanoGB00BNRRF659 | 19 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Finanzen.net Top 10 Crypto ETPGB00BMY36D37 | 17 | 1,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| DDA Physical Bitcoin ETPDE000A3GK2N1 | 16 | 0,95% p.a. | Accumulerend | Duitsland | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical ChainlinkGB00BMWB4910 | 15 | 1,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| DDA Crypto Select 10 ETPDE000A3G3ZD0 | 13 | 1,69% p.a. | Accumulerend | Liechtenstein | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical Crypto Mega CapGB00BMTP1626 | 12 | 0,70% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked AlgorandGB00BNRRF105 | 9 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical LitecoinGB00BLD4ZP54 | 9 | 1,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked TezosGB00BMWB4803 | 9 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical Crypto Mega Cap Equal WeightGB00BMTP1733 | 9 | 0,40% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| 21shares Solana Core Staking ETPCH1385084384 | 7 | 0,35% p.a. | Accumulerend | Zwitserland | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked PolkadotGB00BNRRFW10 | 6 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| 21shares Algorand ETPCH1146882316 | 6 | 2,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Zwitserland | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical UniswapGB00BNRRG624 | 4 | 1,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical CardanoGB00BNGJ9J32 | 4 | 0,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked MaticGB00BNRRB013 | 4 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| DDA Physical Ethereum ETPDE000A3GTML1 | 3 | 0,95% p.a. | Accumulerend | Liechtenstein | Fysiek gedekt | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked CosmosGB00BNRRF980 | 2 | 0,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt | |
| DDA Bitcoin Macro ETPDE000A3G9SE0 | 1 | 2,00% p.a. | Accumulerend | Liechtenstein | Fysiek gedekt | |
| WisdomTree Physical PolkadotGB00BNGJ9H18 | 1 | 0,50% p.a. | Accumulerend | Jersey | Fysiek gedekt |
Source: justETF.com; As of 4/12/2025
Return comparison of all Crypto ETFs/ETNs
The table shows the returns of all Crypto ETFs/ETNs in comparison. All return figures are including dividends as of month end. Besides the return the reference date on which you conduct the comparison is important. In order to find the best ETFs, you can also perform a chart comparison.
| ETF | 1 month in % | 3 months in % | 6 months in % | 1 year in % | 3 years in % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Physical XRP | -8,70% | -20,01% | 1,06% | 17,32% | - | |
| CoinShares Physical XRP | -8,96% | -20,38% | 0,35% | 15,89% | 380,62% | |
| Invesco Physical Bitcoin | -14,37% | -14,25% | -14,15% | -14,32% | 384,07% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Bitcoin | -14,38% | -14,27% | -14,11% | -14,34% | 385,03% | |
| CoinShares Physical Bitcoin | -14,36% | -14,27% | -14,15% | -14,36% | 384,47% | |
| DDA Physical Bitcoin ETP | -15,98% | -15,88% | -15,70% | -16,35% | 370,00% | |
| CoinShares Finanzen.net Top 10 Crypto ETP | -15,16% | -18,20% | -10,49% | -17,99% | - | |
| DDA Crypto Select 10 ETP | -16,95% | -19,08% | -11,05% | -18,34% | - | |
| WisdomTree Physical Crypto Mega Cap Equal Weight | -18,79% | -23,41% | -0,43% | -18,51% | 228,27% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Ethereum | -18,70% | -27,72% | 17,07% | -21,71% | 122,45% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Ethereum | -18,78% | -27,85% | 16,73% | -22,07% | 117,90% | |
| CoinShares Physical Litecoin | -7,03% | -21,26% | -6,78% | -22,66% | -4,67% | |
| DDA Physical Ethereum ETP | -20,50% | -29,21% | 13,51% | -24,32% | 101,60% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Crypto Mega Cap | -15,43% | -21,72% | -7,01% | -25,34% | 217,22% | |
| DDA Bitcoin Macro ETP | -14,79% | -15,67% | -15,34% | -29,39% | - | |
| WisdomTree Physical Crypto Altcoins | -17,66% | -28,87% | -11,76% | -31,68% | 234,95% | |
| CoinShares Physical Chainlink | -20,86% | -42,11% | -8,33% | -33,73% | 52,78% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Solana | -23,29% | -30,61% | -11,64% | -44,62% | 951,55% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Solana | -23,30% | -30,87% | -11,93% | -45,30% | 917,04% | |
| CoinShares Physical Uniswap | 8,33% | -33,33% | -5,45% | -55,56% | -5,45% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Tezos | -8,57% | -27,68% | -11,42% | -62,41% | -48,49% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Cardano | -28,07% | -46,75% | -38,81% | -62,73% | 32,26% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Cardano | -28,99% | -47,36% | -39,34% | -63,54% | 21,81% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Algorand | -16,15% | -36,92% | -28,57% | -64,10% | -41,05% | |
| 21shares Algorand ETP | -16,00% | -37,62% | -30,39% | -67,94% | -50,20% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Cosmos | -14,67% | -44,10% | -43,36% | -70,64% | -74,35% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Polkadot | -17,79% | -36,86% | -43,68% | -74,53% | -54,96% | |
| WisdomTree Physical Polkadot | -17,86% | -37,50% | -44,98% | -75,79% | -61,79% | |
| CoinShares Physical Staked Matic | -25,14% | -42,49% | -37,38% | -76,16% | -83,95% | |
| 21shares Solana Core Staking ETP | -23,42% | -30,78% | -12,62% | - | - | |
| WisdomTree Physical CoinDesk 20 | -15,90% | -24,14% | -4,73% | - | - | |
| WisdomTree Physical Stellar Lumens | -12,42% | - | - | - | - |
Source: justETF.com; As of 30/11/2025; Calculations in EUR including dividends
