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Best XBCI Alternatives in 2026

Bitcoin income ETFs to compare with the NEOS Boosted Bitcoin High Income ETF.

Data updated August 2026 · 12 ETFs

ETFs listed12
Avg yield29.76%
Avg expense ratio0.79%

Who this page is for

Best for

  • XBCI holders comparing similar funds, fees, payouts, and strategy design
  • Bitcoin investors comparing leveraged and unleveraged option-income designs
  • Investors who will compare total return and NAV trend alongside distribution rate

Not a fit for

  • Investors who cannot accept leverage, capped upside, or crypto volatility
  • Anyone treating a current distribution rate as guaranteed future income
  • Investors choosing from headline yield alone without reviewing the underlying exposure

Analysis

XBCI combines boosted Bitcoin exposure with an options income overlay. BTCI, BLOX, MAXI, YBIT, and YBTC pursue Bitcoin-linked cash flow without identical leverage or option rules, while BITO supplies a liquid futures reference point. Compare exposure, leverage, upside caps, distribution sources, fees, and total return across the same Bitcoin cycle.

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Top picks

Top 3 XBCI alternatives by assets under management.

Yield distribution

0-2%42-5%15-8%08-12%012%+7

Expense ratio distribution

0.20-0.50%30.50-0.75%10.75-1.00%61.00%+2

Income projection

Estimated income if the current average distribution rate of 29.76% held for a full year with share prices unchanged. Distribution rate is not total return—a fund can pay a large distribution while its share price falls—so treat these as an upper-bound illustration, not a forecast.

InvestmentAnnual incomeMonthly incomeWeekly income
$10,000$2,976$248$57
$25,000$7,441$620$143
$50,000$14,882$1,240$286
$100,000$29,763$2,480$572

Issuer breakdown

Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.

YieldMax3
Bitwise Investments1
ARK Invest1
ProShares1
NEOS1
Invesco1
Nicholas Wealth Management1
Roundhill Investments1

All 12 ETFs

Ticker Name Issuer Yield Expense ratio AUM Frequency
BITBBitwise Bitcoin ETFBitwise Investments0.20%$2.3B
ARKBARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETFARK Invest0.21%$2.1B
BITOProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETFProShares1.94%0.95%$1.4BMonthly
BTCINEOS Bitcoin High Income ETFNEOS27.71%0.98%$1.1BMonthly
MSTYYieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETFYieldMax93.32%0.99%$757MWeekly
BTCOInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETFInvesco0.25%$342M
CONYYieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETFYieldMax86.23%1.01%$326MWeekly
BLOXTidal Trust II - Nicholas Crypto Income ETFNicholas Wealth Management35.70%0.99%$285MWeekly
YBTCRoundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETFRoundhill Investments30.83%0.95%$126MWeekly
YBITYieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETFYieldMax52.51%0.99%$45MWeekly
MAXISimplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETFSimplify ETFs4.12%1.31%$25MMonthly
BITYAmplify Bitcoin 24% Premium Income ETFAmplify ETFs24.80%0.65%$12MMonthly

Frequently asked questions

What are the best xbci alternatives?

This page lists the top 12 ETFs in this category ranked by key metrics. The list includes funds from issuers like Bitwise Investments, ARK Invest, ProShares, NEOS, YieldMax and more.

How often is this list updated?

The data on this page is refreshed regularly using the latest available distribution rates, expense ratios, and AUM figures. Last updated August 2026.

What is the average yield of these ETFs?

The average distribution yield across the 12 ETFs on this list is 29.76%. Individual yields range from 1.94% to 93.32%.

What is the closest alternative to XBCI?

BTCI and BLOX are direct Bitcoin income comparisons, though their exposure and options designs differ from XBCI's boosted approach.

What should I compare when choosing a XBCI alternative?

Compare leverage, the Bitcoin exposure vehicle, option coverage, fees, distribution composition, NAV trend, volatility, and full-cycle total return.

Does a higher-yielding XBCI alternative produce a better return?

Not necessarily. Distribution rate measures cash paid, not wealth created. Compare total return, NAV trend, fees, distribution composition, and the amount of upside surrendered by any options overlay.

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