BITO vs BTRN
ProShares Bitcoin ETF compared with Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BITO
ProShares Bitcoin ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
BTRN
Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
Quick take
- BTRN yields more today: 1.81% vs 1.35% (forward).
- BITO has grown its payout faster: -69.7%/yr vs -72.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
- BITO pays every month; BTRN pays twice a year.
- Over the last year BTRN delivered the higher total return: -29.1% vs -29.4% (price change plus payouts).
- BTRN has the steadier distribution: consistency 44/100 vs 0/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BITO | BTRN |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $10.59 | $26.67 |
| TTM yield | 30.29% | 0.91% |
| Forward yield | 1.35% | 1.81% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.1425 | $0.484 |
| Payment frequency | Monthly | Semi-annual |
| Next ex-date | Oct 1, 2026 (est.) | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.95% |
| 1-year payout growth | -69.7% | -72.9% |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 0/100 | 44/100 |
| 1-year total return | -29.4% | -29.1% |
| 1-year price return | -45.8% | -29.8% |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 1.7B | 787.7K |
| Years paying | 3.6 | 2.2 |
| Sector / category | Digital Assets | Digital Assets |
✓ marks the more favourable figure where one exists (higher yield, growth, streak, consistency, return and size; lower cost, payout ratio and risk).
$10,000 invested today
| BITO | BTRN | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 944.3 | 374.9 |
| Income per year | $135 | $181 |
| Income per month (avg) | $11 | $15 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BITO · Model BTRN
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BITO Oct 1, 2026 | Oct 15, 2026 | $0.0119 | Est. |
| BITO Oct 31, 2026 | Nov 14, 2026 | $0.0119 | Est. |
| BITO Nov 30, 2026 | Dec 14, 2026 | $0.0119 | Est. |
| BTRN Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.242 | Est. |
| BTRN Jul 6, 2027 | Jul 20, 2027 | $0.242 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BITOBTRN
Regular payments only; the current year is year to date. Per-share amounts are not directly comparable when share prices differ, so read this chart for growth trends.
FAQ
Which has the higher dividend yield, BITO or BTRN?
BITO currently has the higher trailing yield: BITO yields 30.29% and BTRN yields 0.91%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BITO and BTRN pay?
BITO pays every month and BTRN pays twice a year. BITO's next ex-date is Oct 1, 2026 and BTRN's is Jan 1, 2027.
Which has grown its dividend faster, BITO or BTRN?
BITO has grown its payout faster: -69.7%/yr vs -72.9%/yr over the last 1 year.
Is BITO or BTRN better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BITO and BTRN differ in yield, growth, payment schedule and risk profile; the table above puts every metric side by side so you can weigh them for your own goals. This page is data, not advice.