Top US Crypto ETFs by AUM: 1. IBIT (BlackRock BTC) – ~$70B+ 2. ETHA (BlackRock ETH) – ~$10.9B 3. ETHE (Grayscale ETH Staking) – ~$2.7B 4. FETH (Fidelity ETH) – ~$2.2B 5. QETH (Invesco Galaxy ETH) – ~$150M
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
Top Asia-Pacific Crypto ETFs: 1. CSOPETH (CSOP Ether Futures - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 1.3B 2. HARVESTETH (Harvest Ether Spot - Hong Kong) – ~HKD 900M 3. IETH (BetaShares Ether Unhedged - Australia) – ~AUD 130M 4. XETH (BetaShares Ether Hedged - Australia) – ~AUD 90M

BetaShares Ethereum ETF (Unhedged) (ETHXX)

Physically-backed spot Ether ETF from BetaShares – AUD unhedged for Australian investors (direct Ether exposure).

Key Facts

IssuerBetaShares
TickerETHXX (ASX - Australian Securities Exchange, AUD Unhedged)
Expense Ratio0.45%
Approx. AUMAUD 150M (as of Jan 9, 2026)
CustodianInstitutional cold storage
InceptionJune 2024
Official SiteBetaShares ETHXX Page

Composition / Holdings

ETHXX is 100% physically-backed spot Ethereum (no derivatives or futures; unhedged to AUD).

Asset Percentage Description
Ether (ETH) 100% Physically-backed spot Ether held in secure cold storage (unhedged)

Direct 1:1 exposure to Ether price (less fees). No staking rewards passed through. Unhedged to AUD (investors exposed to USD/AUD FX).

Net Inflows & Outflows

Historical net flows showing investor demand for unhedged spot Ether in Australia. Strong positive cumulative inflows since June 2024 launch (AUM ~AUD 150M), with steady growth in 2025-2026.

Performance Overview

NAV tracking and returns vs. Ether spot price (high correlation, minimal tracking error from fees; exposed to USD/AUD FX).

ESG & Sustainability Metrics

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

Pros

  • Physically-backed spot Ether exposure on regulated ASX
  • Competitive 0.45% expense ratio
  • Direct access to Ether for Australian investors
  • Eligible for superannuation and retail accounts

Cons

  • Unhedged to AUD – exposed to USD/AUD FX risk
  • Full exposure to Ether price volatility
  • No staking rewards passed to holders
  • No direct Ether ownership/withdrawals

How to Buy ETHXX

Available on major Australian brokers (CommSec, SelfWealth, Stake, etc.). Search ticker ETHXX. Accessible for Australian investors through ASX.

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