DEFIvsETHETF Comparison
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Hashdex Bitcoin ETF (DEFI) and Grayscale Ethereum Mini Trust ETF (ETH) belong to the same industry segment: Cryptocurrency. DEFI is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.15% for ETH. DEFI is down -16.07% year-to-date (YTD) with - in YTD flows. ETH performs worse with -31.79% YTD performance, and +$380M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DEFI and ETH 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 ETH performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | DEFI ETH | -2.64%-9.67% | +5.83%-0.73% | -16.07%-31.79% | -30.43%-23.29% | +133.62%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | DEFI ETH | --$24M | -+$162M | -+$380M | +$1M+$1.24B | -$4M- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | DEFI ETH | +35.79%+49.73% | +43.81%+68.21% | +49.53%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | DEFI ETH | -11.45%-17.01% | -49.74%-61.35% | -49.74%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | DEFI ETH | 28d40d | 235d278d | 235dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
DEFI | ETH | |
Last sale 5/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $83.30 | $19.14 |
| Previous close 05/28/2026 | $83.18 | $19.10 |
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Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Main metrics
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DEFI | ETH | |
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| Last price | $83.30 | $19.14 |
| 1D performance | +0.14% | +0.21% |
| AuM | $9.99 M | $1.80 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.15% |
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Top 15 holdings
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Frequently asked questions about DEFI and ETH
How have the DEFI and ETH ETFs performed in 2026?
As of May 29, 2026, DEFI is down -16.07% year-to-date (YTD), while ETH has lost -31.79%. That puts DEFI better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: DEFI or ETH?
Year-to-date, the DEFI ETF saw - in flows, compared to +$380M for ETH.
Which ETF is more volatile: DEFI or ETH?
Over the past year, DEFI had a volatility of 43.81%, while ETH experienced 68.21%.
Which ETF is bigger: DEFI or ETH?
As of May 29, 2026, DEFI holds $9.99 M in assets under management (AUM), while ETH manages $1.80 B.
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