iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA 1.45%) and Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC 2.00%) offer institutional-grade access to the two largest digital assets with identical fees but significantly different volatility and drawdown profiles.
These funds provide a way to gain exposure to cryptocurrency price movements without the complexity of managing digital wallets or private keys. While they share the same expense structure, they track distinct assets — Ethereum and Bitcoin — that often move in tandem but with different magnitudes of risk and reward. This comparison helps clarify which asset class better suits a portfolio risk tolerance.
Snapshot (cost & size)
| Metric | ETHA | FBTC |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | iShares | Fidelity |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% | 0.25% |
| 1-yr return (as of… |





