DEFIvsARKBETF Comparison
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Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) and ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) belong to the same industry segment: Cryptocurrency. DEFI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.21% for ARKB. DEFI is down -21.12% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. ARKB performs better with -20.14% YTD performance, and -$81M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DEFI and ARKB below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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DEFI vs ARKB performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/07/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | DEFI ARKB | +0.01%+2.54% | -23.99%-24.59% | -21.12%-20.14% | -11.82%-11.19% | +107.71%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | DEFI ARKB | -+$89M | --$124M | --$81M | -$3M-$1.06B | -$4M- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | DEFI ARKB | +60.31%+58.19% | +45.19%+44.21% | +50.26%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | DEFI ARKB | -35.40%-34.51% | -49.74%-49.19% | -49.74%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | DEFI ARKB | 83d82d | 183d182d | 183dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
DEFI | ARKB | |
Last sale 4/7/2026 at 1:30 PM | $78.26 | $23.69 |
| Previous close 04/07/2026 | $79.17 | $22.90 |
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
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DEFI | ARKB | |
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| Last price | $78.26 | $23.69 |
| 1D performance | -1.14% | +3.45% |
| AuM | $9.38 M | $2.58 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.21% |
Characteristics
DEFI | ARKB | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Hashdex | 21Shares |
| Benchmark | Nasdaq Bitcoin Reference Price - Settlement Index | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 16, 2022 | January 11, 2024 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about DEFI and ARKB
How have the DEFI and ARKB ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 7, 2026, DEFI is down -21.12% year-to-date (YTD), while ARKB has lost -20.14%. That puts ARKB better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: DEFI or ARKB?
Year-to-date, the DEFI ETF saw - in flows, compared to -$81M for ARKB.
Which ETF is more volatile: DEFI or ARKB?
Over the past year, DEFI had a volatility of 45.19%, while ARKB experienced 44.21%.
Which ETF is bigger: DEFI or ARKB?
As of April 7, 2026, DEFI holds $9.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while ARKB manages $2.58 B.
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