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ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF
Trading data
ARKB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.73% | -25.11% | -19.84% | -11.00% | ||
| Flows | -$28M | -$297M | -$174M | -$1.12B | - | - |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +58.03% | +45.55% | ||
Max drawdown | -34.51% | -49.19% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 55d | 155d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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Characteristics
The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is built to track the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | 21Shares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | - |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | January 11, 2024 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about ARKB
What type of ETF is ARKB?
ARKB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Cryptocurrencies assets. It is managed by 21Shares.
What index does ARKB track?
ARKB tracks the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant Index - USD.
What does ARKB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Bitcoin. It is part of the segment: Cryptocurrency.
What is the expense ratio of ARKB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ARKB is 0.21%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ARKB launched?
ARKB was launched on January 11, 2024, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ARKB?
ARKB is issued by 21Shares.
What is the AUM of ARKB?
As of March 10, 2026, ARKB manages $2.49 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ARKB performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, ARKB delivered a return of 1.73% over the past month (1M performance), -25.11% over the past three months (3M), and -19.84% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for ARKB?
As of March 10, 2026, ARKB has seen net flows of -$28M in the past month (1M flow) and -$174M year-to-date (YTD).
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