Both the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (HODL +0.16%) and Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF (BITQ +2.53%) offer access to the crypto economy, but they approach it in fundamentally different ways. HODL provides direct Bitcoin (BTC 0.01%) price exposure, whereas BITQ invests in companies tied to the crypto ecosystem, from miners to exchanges. This comparison unpacks how their costs, returns, and risk features stack up for investors considering either route.
Snapshot (cost & size)
| Metric | HODL | BITQ |
|---|---|---|
| Issuer | VanEck | Bitwise |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% | 0.85% |
| 1-yr return (as of Jan. 24, 2026) | -14.30% | 17.16% |
| Beta | 2.78 | 3.2 |
| AUM | $1.4… |
