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Top Canada & Europe Crypto ETFs/ETPs: 1. ETHH (Purpose Ether Hedged - Canada) – ~$355M CAD 2. ETHR (Evolve Ether Unhedged - Canada) – ~$220M CAD 3. WETH (21Shares ETH Legacy - Europe) – ~€300M 4. CETH (21Shares Core ETH - Europe) – ~€74M
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21Shares Core Ethereum ETP (CETH.EU)

Low-cost physically-backed spot Ether ETP from 21Shares – part of the ultra-competitive "Core" series for cost-sensitive European investors.

Key Facts

Issuer21Shares AG
TickerCETH (Xetra, Euronext, SIX Swiss, etc.)
TER0.10%
Approx. AUM€74M (as of Jan 9, 2026)
CustodianCoinbase Custody
InceptionSeptember 20, 2022
Official Site21Shares CETH Page

Composition / Holdings

CETH is 100% physically-backed spot Ethereum (no derivatives or futures).

Asset Percentage Description
Ether (ETH) 100% Physically-backed spot Ether held in cold storage by Coinbase Custody

Direct 1:1 exposure to Ether price (ultra-low fees). No staking rewards passed through currently.

Net Inflows & Outflows

Historical net flows showing investor demand for low-cost Ether exposure. Positive cumulative inflows since 2022 launch (AUM ~€74M), driven by competitive pricing.

Performance Overview

NAV tracking and returns vs. Ether spot price (high correlation, minimal tracking error from ultra-low fees).

ESG & Sustainability Metrics

Estimated ESG profile for Ethereum (post-Merge PoS improves energy score; strong on decentralization/utility).

Pros

  • Ultra-low 0.10% TER – one of the most cost-effective in Europe
  • Part of 21Shares "Core" low-fee series
  • Direct 1:1 physical Ether exposure in cold storage
  • Listed on multiple major European exchanges

Cons

  • Smaller AUM/liquidity vs. flagship WETH or US peers
  • Full exposure to Ether price volatility
  • No staking rewards passed to holders
  • No direct Ether ownership/withdrawals

How to Buy CETH.EU

Available on major European brokers and exchanges (Degiro, Interactive Brokers, Saxo Bank, etc.). Search ticker CETH or ISIN CH1209763130 (venue-dependent). Great low-cost option for EU/EEA/Swiss investors.

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Not financial advice. Investments in crypto ETPs involve high risk, including potential loss of principal. Data approximate as of January 9-11, 2026 (sources: 21Shares, justETF, Yahoo Finance). Always verify with official sources.