BTRN vs ETHB
Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF compared with iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF on yield, payout growth, payment schedule, cost and risk.
BTRN
Global X Bitcoin Trend Strategy ETF
TTM yield · Semi-annual
ETHB
iShares Staked Ethereum Trust ETF
TTM yield · Monthly
Quick take
- BTRN yields more today: 1.78% vs 1.17% (forward).
- BTRN pays twice a year; ETHB pays every month.
- ETHB is cheaper to own: 0.25% vs 0.95% expense ratio.
- ETHB has the steadier distribution: consistency 74/100 vs 44/100.
Generated from the latest data on both pages. Not a recommendation.
Side by side
| Metric | BTRN | ETHB |
|---|---|---|
| Share price | $27.13 | $30.78 |
| TTM yield | 0.89% | 0.49% |
| Forward yield | 1.78% | 1.17% |
| Annual payout per share | $0.484 | $0.36 |
| Payment frequency | Semi-annual | Monthly |
| Next ex-date | Jan 1, 2027 (est.) | Nov 7, 2026 (est.) |
| Expense ratio | 0.95% | 0.25% |
| 1-year payout growth | -72.9% | — |
| 5-year payout CAGR | — | — |
| Consecutive years of increases | 0 years | 0 years |
| Payout consistency (last 12) | 44/100 | 74/100 |
| 1-year total return | — | — |
| 1-year price return | — | — |
| Size (market cap / AUM) | 814.0K | 1.2B |
| Years paying | 2.3 | 0.4 |
| 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
| BTRN | ETHB | |
|---|---|---|
| Shares | 368.7 | 324.9 |
| Income per year | $178 | $117 |
| Income per month (avg) | $15 | $10 |
At forward yields, before taxes. Model BTRN · Model ETHB
Next payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTRN Jan 1, 2027 | Jan 15, 2027 | $0.242 | Est. |
| BTRN Jul 6, 2027 | Jul 20, 2027 | $0.242 | Est. |
| ETHB Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 8, 2026 | $0.03 | Est. |
| ETHB Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | $0.03 | Est. |
| ETHB Jan 6, 2027 | Jan 7, 2027 | $0.03 | Est. |
Annual payouts per share
BTRNETHB
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, BTRN or ETHB?
BTRN currently has the higher trailing yield: BTRN yields 0.89% and ETHB yields 0.49%. Yield changes daily with price, so check the live figures above.
How often do BTRN and ETHB pay?
BTRN pays twice a year and ETHB pays every month. BTRN's next ex-date is Jan 1, 2027 and ETHB's is Nov 7, 2026.
Is BTRN or ETHB better for income?
It depends on what you are optimising for. BTRN and ETHB 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.