ARKB Bitcoin ETF Review 2026

About ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF

ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF is a Bitcoin exchange-traded fund providing investors with exposure to Bitcoin.

Expense Ratio

0.21%

The ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB) is a U.S.-based exchange-traded fund launched on January 10, 2024, and managed by 21Shares US LLC, with ARK Investment Management LLC as sub-adviser, offering exposure to Bitcoin’s price.
Directly invests in physical Bitcoin, tracking the CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant, which reflects Bitcoin’s performance in U.S. dollars, adjusted for the fund’s expenses and liabilities.
Trades on the CBOE BZX Exchange under the ticker ARKB, accessible through U.S. brokerage accounts, but not specifically noted for TFSA or RRSP eligibility due to its U.S. domicile.
As of July 26, 2025, ARKB’s stock price was USD 38.83, with a 52-week range of USD 16.51 to USD 40.62, and a year-to-date return of 16.17%, with net assets of approximately USD 5.47 billion.investing.com
High-risk due to Bitcoin’s volatility and lack of regulation under the Investment Company Act of 1940, suitable for investors with high risk tolerance and understanding of cryptocurrency markets.
Management and Fees: Passively managed with a low expense ratio of 0.21%, with Bitcoin held in cold storage by Coinbase Custody Trust Company, LLC; full details on fees and risks are in the prospectus.theblock.co

Ticker Symbol	ARKB
Issuer	ARK 21Shares
Expense Ratio	0.21%
Fund Type	Spot
Custodian	Coinbase Custody (primary, with BitGo added)
Bitcoin Only	✓ Yes
Fund Inception	2024-01-11
Regulator	U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

Pure Bitcoin Spot

YTD Return

+3.78%

1 Year Return

+141.20%

Avg Volume

1,459,450

ARK Invest, founded 2014 in St. Petersburg, Florida, is an innovation-focused investment manager led by Cathie Wood. Offers actively managed ETFs and partners with 21Shares on the ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF (ARKB). Focuses on disruptive innovation including blockchain and digital assets.