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Bitcoin ETF Return Calculator
Estimate your Bitcoin ETF return after expense ratio and compare with holding BTC directly.
Method:
BTC Return = Investment × (1 + Price Change%)
ETF Return = BTC Return × (1 − Expense Ratio)^Years
Expense Drag = BTC Return − ETF Return
Bitcoin ETF vs Direct BTC
| Spot Bitcoin ETF | Direct BTC |
|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.20%−1.50%/yr | 0% (but exchange fees) |
| Custody | ETF handles it | Self-custody or exchange |
| Tax Reporting | Simple 1099 | Complex crypto tax |
| Access | Any brokerage account | Crypto exchange needed |
| 24/7 Trading | Market hours only | 24/7 |
Popular Bitcoin ETFs (2024)
- iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) — 0.25%
- Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin (FBTC) — 0.25%
- Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) — 1.50%
- VanEck Bitcoin Trust (HODL) — 0.20%