Top US Crypto ETFs by AUM: 1. IBIT (BlackRock) – $70.6B 2. FBTC (Fidelity) – $18B 3. GBTC (Grayscale) – $15B 4. BITB (Bitwise) – $3.5B 5. ARKB (ARK 21Shares) – $3.4B
Top Canada & Europe Crypto ETFs: 1. BTCC (Purpose BTC - Canada) – $1.8B CAD 2. ETHH (Purpose ETH - Canada) – $650M CAD 3. 21Shares BTC ETP (Switzerland) – $1.2B 4. WisdomTree BTC ETP (Europe) – $900M 5. CoinShares Physical BTC (Europe) – $750M
Top Asia Crypto ETFs: 1. CSOP BTC Futures ETF (Hong Kong) – $1.1B HKD 2. Harvest BTC Spot ETF (Hong Kong) – $850M HKD 3. Samsung BTC ETF (Hong Kong) – $720M HKD 4. Global X BTC ETF (Hong Kong) – $600M HKD

Schwab Crypto Thematic ETF (STCE)

Equity ETF tracking companies benefiting from cryptocurrencies, digital assets, blockchain, and related technologies – not direct spot Bitcoin holdings.

Important Note: This is a **crypto thematic equity ETF** investing in stocks of companies involved in crypto development/utilization, blockchain, and digital assets (e.g., miners, exchanges, infrastructure). It does **not** hold Bitcoin directly (no spot or futures exposure). Performance depends on company stocks, not Bitcoin's price alone. For pure Bitcoin exposure, see spot ETFs like IBIT or FBTC.

Key Facts

IssuerCharles Schwab Investment Management
TickerSTCE (NYSE Arca)
Expense Ratio0.30%
Approx. AUM$280M
InceptionAugust 4, 2022
Total Holdings42
Official SiteSchwab STCE Page

Net Inflows & Outflows

Historical daily/weekly net flows showing investor demand for STCE (recent mixed with crypto thematic volatility).

Performance Overview

Returns driven by crypto-related company stocks vs. Bitcoin spot price reference.

ESG & Sustainability Metrics

Estimated ESG ratings for the underlying crypto thematic equity holdings (varies by company).

Pros

  • Diversified exposure to the crypto ecosystem (miners, blockchain firms, digital assets companies)
  • Very low expense ratio (0.30%) for a thematic equity ETF
  • Tracks global companies benefiting from crypto/blockchain growth
  • Regulated equity product with traditional brokerage access

Cons

  • **Not direct Bitcoin exposure** – performance tied to company stocks, not BTC price alone
  • High volatility from crypto sector and thematic risks
  • Indirect play with potential divergence from pure Bitcoin
  • Some holdings may face regulatory, energy, or competitive challenges

How to Buy STCE

Available on all major U.S. brokers including Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Vanguard, Robinhood, eToro, Interactive Brokers, and more. Simply search ticker STCE.

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Not financial advice. Investments in crypto-themed equity ETFs like STCE involve high risk, including volatility from underlying companies and indirect exposure to crypto markets. Data approximate and subject to change; always verify with official sources.