Alternatives
Best XBCI Alternatives in 2026
Bitcoin income ETFs to compare with the NEOS Boosted Bitcoin High Income ETF.
Data updated August 2026 · 12 ETFs
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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How these alternatives are selected
- Universe: a hand-curated peer set, split into close peers (6 here — same core exposure and same income mechanism, so a like-for-like swap) and broader substitutes (a different index, underlying asset, or income mechanism). Every fund is labelled in the Strategy fit column; XBCI itself is excluded.
- Eligibility: active ETFs only — liquidated, delisted, and renamed funds drop out automatically. Leveraged and inverse products are never listed: a daily-reset 2x or -1x fund is not an alternative to a long income position.
- Ranking: assets under management, a size-and-liquidity proxy. Never ranked by yield — yields are shown as data, not used to order the list.
- Fit: how each fund's strategy differs from XBCI — and who each one suits — is covered in the strategy notes and FAQ below.
Top picks
Top 3 XBCI alternatives by assets under management.
Yield distribution
Expense ratio distribution
Income projection
Estimated income if the current average distribution rate of 25.94% 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.
| Investment | Annual income | Monthly income | Weekly income |
|---|---|---|---|
| $10,000 | $2,594 | $216 | $50 |
| $25,000 | $6,485 | $540 | $125 |
| $50,000 | $12,970 | $1,081 | $249 |
| $100,000 | $25,939 | $2,162 | $499 |
Issuer breakdown
Distribution of ETFs by fund issuer. Larger issuers often offer lower expense ratios and higher liquidity.
All 12 ETFs
| Ticker | Name | Strategy fit | Issuer | Yield | Expense ratio | AUM | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITB | Bitwise Bitcoin ETF | Broader substitute | Bitwise Investments | — | 0.20% | $2.3B | — |
| ARKB | ARK 21Shares Bitcoin ETF | Broader substitute | ARK Invest | — | 0.21% | $2.2B | — |
| BITO | ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF | Broader substitute | ProShares | 1.94% | 0.95% | $1.4B | Monthly |
| BTCI | NEOS Bitcoin High Income ETF | Close peer | NEOS | 27.62% | 0.98% | $1.1B | Monthly |
| MSTY | YieldMax MSTR Option Income Strategy ETF | Broader substitute | YieldMax | 78.89% | 0.99% | $753M | Weekly |
| BTCO | Invesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF | Broader substitute | Invesco | — | 0.25% | $332M | — |
| CONY | YieldMax COIN Option Income Strategy ETF | Broader substitute | YieldMax | 66.09% | 1.01% | $329M | Weekly |
| BLOX | Nicholas Crypto Income ETF | Close peer | Nicholas Wealth Management | 37.72% | 0.99% | $275M | Weekly |
| YBTC | Roundhill Bitcoin Covered Call Strategy ETF | Close peer | Roundhill Investments | 30.98% | 0.95% | $139M | Weekly |
| YBIT | YieldMax Bitcoin Option Income Strategy ETF | Close peer | YieldMax | 39.07% | 0.99% | $47M | Weekly |
| MAXI | Simplify Bitcoin Strategy PLUS Income ETF | Close peer | Simplify ETFs | 4.16% | 1.31% | $24M | Monthly |
| BITY | Amplify Bitcoin 24% Premium Income ETF | Close peer | Amplify ETFs | 24.80% | 0.65% | $12M | Monthly |
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 25.94%. Individual yields range from 1.94% to 78.89%.
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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