Spot Crypto ETFs

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 Own and use the cryptocurrency and its technology