This page highlights a selection of leading U.S.-listed crypto spot ETFs, focusing on key features such as the underlying cryptocurrency, assets under management, expense ratios, and historical performance. The goal is to provide you with a clear overview of the most important crypto investment funds currently available in the market.
Rahaf Aljunaidel
5+ years in financial markets
If you’ve been curious about crypto and are thinking of adding it to your portfolio, spot crypto ETFs—like those that invest in Bitcoin or Ethereum—can be a smart entry point. These funds give you direct exposure to the price of a cryptocurrency without the complexity of setting up a wallet, storing the asset, or securing it yourself. Unlike futures-based funds that invest in derivatives, spot ETFs hold the actual asset—such as Bitcoin or Ethereum—and store it securely with a regulated custodian. Each unit of the fund represents a share of the underlying cryptocurrency, and its price moves in line with the market. The key difference is: you don’t directly own the crypto, and you don’t need to manage wallets or private keys. Everything is handled through your brokerage platform—just like buying a stock or traditional ETF. These funds offer a regulated, accessible, and simplified way to gain exposure to digital assets, and you can monitor your investment the same way you track any other stock or fund.
Top Bitcoin Spot - BTC Spot ETFs
Ticker
Description
Date of Establishment
AUM
Management Fee
Return Since Inception
FBTC
Spot ETF tracking Bitcoin – Fidelity
January 10, 2024
$18B
0.25%
136.13%
IBIT
Spot ETF tracking Bitcoin – BlackRock
January 5, 2024
$64B
0.25%
131.03%
Top Ethereum Spot - ETH Spot ETFs
Ticker
Description
Date of Establishment
AUM
Management Fee
Return Since Inception
FETH
Spot ETF tracking Ethereum – Fidelity
July 23, 2024
$743M
0.25%
1.77%
ETHA
Spot ETF tracking Ethereum – BlackRock
June 1, 2024
$3B
0.25%
1.62%
Last Update
August 5, 2025
Source: This data was collected from various sources, including the official websites of the funds and TradingView for performance measurement.
Key differences between owning a unit in a spot ETF and owning the cryptocurrency directly
Aspect of Difference
Owning a Spot ETF Unit
Owning the Cryptocurrency
Ownership
You own an investment unit that reflects the coin’s performance
You own the actual cryptocurrency
Storage
Custodied by a fund custodian
Self-custody, e.g., using a digital wallet
Purchase Method
Bought like any stock via a trading platform
Purchased through a crypto exchange
Utility
Cannot use it—you only gain exposure to price performance
Can be used, transferred, or spent
Purpose
Gain similar returns without the complexity of direct ownership