Bitcoin ETF Calculator
Calculate Bitcoin ETF investment returns, costs, and expense ratios for informed cryptocurrency investing
Calculate Bitcoin ETF Investment
Select from major Bitcoin ETF providers or choose custom
Amount you want to invest in the ETF
How long you plan to hold the investment
Transaction fees, bid-ask spread, etc.
Your projected annual growth rate
Investment Results
ETF Selected: iShares Bitcoin Trust
Expense Ratio: 0.25% per year
Investment Period: 1 years
Expected Return: 10% per year
Total Return: 0.00%
Annualized Return: NaN%
Investment Analysis
Example Calculation
Conservative Bitcoin ETF Investment
ETF: IBIT (iShares Bitcoin Trust)
Investment Amount: $10,000
Duration: 5 years
Expense Ratio: 0.25% per year
Expected Return: 12% per year
Other Costs: $50 per year
Calculation Results
Effective Return: 12% - 0.25% = 11.75% per year
Future Value: $10,000 × (1.1175)^5 - ($50 × 5) = $17,530
Total Profit: $17,530 - $10,000 = $7,530
Total Costs: ~$470 (expense ratio + other costs)
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Investment Tips
Compare expense ratios across different Bitcoin ETFs
Consider transaction costs and bid-ask spreads
Spot ETFs hold actual Bitcoin, not futures contracts
Diversify your portfolio beyond cryptocurrency
Review fund holdings and management regularly
Understanding Bitcoin ETFs
What is a Bitcoin ETF?
A Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) is an investment fund that tracks the value of Bitcoin without requiring you to directly own the cryptocurrency. It trades on traditional stock exchanges like any other stock, making Bitcoin investment more accessible to mainstream investors.
Types of Bitcoin ETFs
- •Spot ETFs: Hold actual Bitcoin directly
- •Futures ETFs: Track Bitcoin futures contracts
- •Trust Structures: Grantor trusts holding Bitcoin
How to Calculate ETF Costs
Annual Cost = Investment × Expense Ratio + Other Costs
Future Value = Investment × (1 + Effective Return)^Years
- Expense Ratio: Annual management fee (0.19% - 1.5%)
- Other Costs: Transaction fees, bid-ask spread
- Effective Return: Expected return minus expense ratio
Note: Cryptocurrency investments are highly volatile and risky. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results.
Advantages of Bitcoin ETFs
Accessibility
Trade on traditional exchanges through existing brokerage accounts
Security
No need for cryptocurrency wallets or private key management
Regulation
Regulated investment vehicles with oversight and reporting