GBTCvsIBITETF Comparison
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC) and iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) belong to the same industry segment: Cryptocurrency. GBTC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 1.5%, versus 0.25% for IBIT. GBTC is down -22.44% year-to-date (YTD) with -$753M in YTD flows. IBIT performs worse with -23.33% YTD performance, and +$963M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of GBTC and IBIT 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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GBTC vs IBIT performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | GBTC IBIT | -1.57%-3.05% | -24.31%-25.48% | -22.44%-23.33% | -20.96%-22.66% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | GBTC IBIT | -$136M+$1.29B | -$753M+$963M | -$753M+$963M | -$3.48B+$23.28B | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | GBTC IBIT | +58.75%+58.85% | +45.15%+44.81% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | GBTC IBIT | -34.94%-34.52% | -49.57%-49.21% | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | GBTC IBIT | 77d78d | 177d178d | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
GBTC | IBIT | |
Last sale 4/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $52.15 | $37.97 |
| Previous close 04/02/2026 | $53.05 | $38.64 |
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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GBTC | IBIT | |
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| Last price | $52.15 | $37.97 |
| 1D performance | -1.70% | -1.73% |
| AuM | $10.54 B | $52.41 B |
| E/R | 1.5% | 0.25% |
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Frequently asked questions about GBTC and IBIT
How have the GBTC and IBIT ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 1, 2026, GBTC is down -22.44% year-to-date (YTD), while IBIT has lost -23.33%. That puts GBTC better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: GBTC or IBIT?
Year-to-date, the GBTC ETF saw -$753M in flows, compared to +$963M for IBIT.
Which ETF is more volatile: GBTC or IBIT?
Over the past year, GBTC had a volatility of 45.15%, while IBIT experienced 44.81%.
Which ETF is bigger: GBTC or IBIT?
As of April 1, 2026, GBTC holds $10.54 B in assets under management (AUM), while IBIT manages $52.41 B.
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