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US-based crypto investments outperform Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

Half of the top 20 exchange-traded funds (ETFs) thriving in the US are connected to cryptocurrencies, according to the remarks made by Nate Jerachy of Novadius Wealth.

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U.S. cryptocurrency funds rank first among exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country
U.S. cryptocurrency funds rank first among exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in the country

US-based crypto investments outperform Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs)

In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency investments, the United States has seen a surge in popularity for Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) focusing on digital assets. As of November 2024, Bitcoin-focused ETFs have taken the lead, with several well-known funds leading in assets and investor interest.

Leading Performers

The BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) stands out as one of the most popular and widely held Bitcoin ETFs. With approximately $2.2 billion in assets under management, IBIT has garnered high investor votes in 2024 surveys[2]. Another significant player is the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), although technically a trust rather than a traditional ETF, it remains one of the most established Bitcoin investment vehicles with considerable popularity and history[2]. The Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) is also noted for investor interest, ranking among the top Bitcoin ETFs in 2024[2].

Fees and Cost Efficiency

In the competitive landscape of Bitcoin ETFs, some of the lowest-fee options available in late 2024 include the Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust (BTC) with a fee of 0.15%, the VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) with a fee waived until Jan. 10, 2026, or first $2.5B in assets, and the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF (BITB) with a fee of 0.20%[1].

Bitcoin ETFs have shown strong returns, with some crypto-themed ETFs even topping market performance in 2025 on other global exchanges[3]. US Bitcoin ETFs like VanEck's have demonstrated robust performance, with a 76.5% return over a recent one-year period[3].

In addition to Bitcoin ETFs, there has been significant regulatory movement toward alternative cryptocurrency ETFs, notably Litecoin ETFs with several filings in late 2024 and early 2025, indicating a strong likelihood of their approval soon and future diversification of crypto ETF offerings in the US[5].

Key Figures

  • Since the beginning of August, the total influx of crypto funds amounted to $1.19 billion.
  • The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) has attracted $57.4 billion in funds.
  • The amount under the control of ETH-ETF represents 4.77% of ether supply.
  • For the last 14 days, Bitcoin-ETF has received $424.8 million.
  • The Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC) has attracted $1.6 billion in funds.
  • Currently, under the control of ETH-ETF is $25.71 billion.
  • The Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF (MSTX) has attracted $1.5 billion in funds.
  • Bitcoin-ETF raised $6.02 billion in July.
  • On August 11, a record $1.02 billion was influxed into crypto funds.
  • The Fidelity Ethereum Fund ETF (Feth) has attracted $2.2 billion in funds.
  • The Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust (BITB) has attracted $2.3 billion in funds.
  • The Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) has attracted $2.2 billion in funds.
  • In July, Spot Ethereum-ETF set a record for a monthly capital inflow of $5.4 billion.

These details provide a comprehensive view of current US crypto ETF leaders as of November 2024[1][2][5]. The President's mention of cryptocurrency ETFs is in reference to Novadius Wealth and Nate Jerachy, with half of the 20 most successful ETFs in the US being associated with cryptocurrencies[4]. However, it's important to note that the Yieldmax MSTR Option Income Strategy (msty), which has attracted $7.2 billion, is not directly related to cryptocurrencies as it invests in the shares of Michael Saylor's strategy, which is actively buying Bitcoin.

Since January 2024, the US market has seen the introduction of 1300 new funds[4]. Among these, the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC) has attracted $12.1 billion in funds, and the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has attracted $9.6 billion in funds[4]. These figures underscore the growing interest in cryptocurrency investments through ETFs in the US.

  1. In the dynamic world of cryptocurrency investments, the Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC), the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), and several other newly introduced funds have attracted significant investments in the United States.
  2. Investors have shown strong interest in the Defiance Daily Target 2x Long MSTR ETF (MSTX), the Bitwise Bitcoin ETF Trust (BITB), and the Ark 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB), all of which are focused on Bitcoin and Ethereum, respectively.
  3. There has been a notable increase in the popularity of Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) focused on alternative cryptocurrencies, such as Litecoin ETFs, signaling a potential future diversification of crypto ETF offerings in the US.

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