Key Takeaways
- • YCharts ranked the largest U.S.-listed crypto ETFs by share class AUM as of September 30, 2026, with Bitcoin and Ethereum products dominating the list.
- • The ten largest Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs posted one-year price declines, with Bitcoin ETFs down roughly 27% and Ethereum ETFs down roughly 36% as of September 30, 2026.
- • Among the Bitcoin funds, ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) posted the steepest decline at -29.36%, while Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) fell 28.05%.
- • The SEC approved generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs in September 2026, which the article says could open the door to a wider range of crypto products.
- • The article frames crypto ETFs as a way for advisors to add cryptocurrency exposure within existing client portfolios without direct wallet or exchange access.
Summary
YCharts published a ranking of the largest crypto exchange-traded funds by share class assets under management, using its Fund Screener, with data as of September 30, 2026. The report is aimed at financial advisors seeking to add crypto exposure within client portfolios that lack direct access to crypto wallets or exchanges. It notes that Bitcoin and Ethereum remain the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, and that crypto ETFs have grown in popularity and adoption in recent months.
The regulatory backdrop cited in the article begins with the SEC's January 2024 approval of the first U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, followed by approval of spot Ethereum ETFs roughly six months later. According to the article, the SEC most recently approved generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs in September 2026, which it says opens the door for a wider range of crypto ETFs to be listed and traded by investors and institutions.
Performance data in the report shows steep one-year losses across the largest funds. Bitcoin's one-year price growth was -26.83% as of September 30, 2026. Among the largest Bitcoin ETFs, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) returned -27.17%, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) -27.22%, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) -28.05%, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) -27.02%, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) -27.10%, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) -27.17%, and ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) -29.36%. Ethereum's one-year price growth was -36.49%, with iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) at -36.15%, Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH) at -34.85%, and Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) at -36.59%. On the basis of these figures, a $10,000 investment one year earlier would have declined to roughly $7,300 in the Bitcoin funds and roughly $6,350 in the Ethereum funds.
The article's flow data covers one-month, three-month, and one-year periods, along with net expense ratios, though the specific flow figures are presented in charts not reproduced in the text. The report is published by YCharts, which states in its disclaimer that it is not an investment adviser and that the content does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
The regulatory backdrop cited in the article begins with the SEC's January 2024 approval of the first U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs, followed by approval of spot Ethereum ETFs roughly six months later. According to the article, the SEC most recently approved generic listing standards for spot crypto ETFs in September 2026, which it says opens the door for a wider range of crypto ETFs to be listed and traded by investors and institutions.
Performance data in the report shows steep one-year losses across the largest funds. Bitcoin's one-year price growth was -26.83% as of September 30, 2026. Among the largest Bitcoin ETFs, iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) returned -27.17%, Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) -27.22%, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) -28.05%, Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) -27.02%, Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) -27.10%, ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) -27.17%, and ProShares Bitcoin ETF (BITO) -29.36%. Ethereum's one-year price growth was -36.49%, with iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) at -36.15%, Grayscale Ethereum Staking Mini ETF (ETH) at -34.85%, and Grayscale Ethereum Staking ETF (ETHE) at -36.59%. On the basis of these figures, a $10,000 investment one year earlier would have declined to roughly $7,300 in the Bitcoin funds and roughly $6,350 in the Ethereum funds.
The article's flow data covers one-month, three-month, and one-year periods, along with net expense ratios, though the specific flow figures are presented in charts not reproduced in the text. The report is published by YCharts, which states in its disclaimer that it is not an investment adviser and that the content does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any security.
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