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BITQ vs BLOK vs DAPP vs TKNZ: Which Fits Each Goal in 2026?

A side-by-side comparison of Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF, Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF, VanEck Digital Transformation ETF and T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF covering yield, cost, risk, and income potential.

Data updated September 18, 2026

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Projected income on $10K

Projections assume the current yield and share price remain constant. Actual results will vary.

Total returns

100% reinvested · ex-date convention. Period returns use this fixed assumption, independent of chart settings.

TKNZ tops the group over the shared window since Jul 2026 with a 32.54% total return, against BITQ at 20.64%, BLOK at 8.75% and DAPP at 20.31%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.

Total return and risk statistics by fund. Each row is one fund; each column is one period or statistic.
SymbolSince Jul 2026
BITQ20.64%
BLOK8.75%
DAPP20.31%
TKNZ32.54%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date (a modeling convention, not the cash-settlement date), split-adjusted, as of September 18, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; windows of one year or longer are annualized. “Since Jul 2026” measures every fund from July 16, 2026 — the start of shared available history — so all funds share one comparison window.

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Side-by-side snapshot. Each row is one metric; each column is one fund.
MetricBITQBLOKDAPPTKNZ
Full nameBitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETFAmplify Blockchain Technology ETFVanEck Digital Transformation ETFT. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF
IssuerBitwise InvestmentsAmplify ETFsVanEckT. Rowe Price
Last Close$27.27 as of September 18, 2026$64.86 as of September 18, 2026$20.91 as of September 18, 2026$32.67 as of September 18, 2026
Distribution rate—0.12%——
Distribution Safety Score™ —79——
Safety-Adjusted Yield —0.09%——
Expense ratio0.85%0.70%0.52%0.75%
AUM$438M$1.12B$439M$22.3M
Distribution frequencyNoneAnnualNoneAnnual
Underlying index——MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index—
ObjectiveInvests in companies participating in the crypto ecosystem.Actively managed fund investing at least 80% of assets in equities of companies actively involved in the development and utilization of blockchain technologies, spanning crypto miners, exchanges, and enablers. Renamed from the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF in October 2025.Seeks to track, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of an index of companies that are positioned to benefit from the digital transformation of the economy, including digital asset infrastructure and blockchain technology companies.Seeks long-term capital appreciation through actively managed exposure to a diversified portfolio of crypto assets and crypto-related investments.
Asset classEquityEquityEquityCrypto
Inception date04/27/202101/16/201804/12/202107/16/2026
Beta3.352.463.76—
Last dividend—$0.0799——
Ex-dividend date12/30/202406/29/202612/23/2024—

— Distribution rate, Safety-Adjusted Yield, last dividend, and ex-dividend date are not yet available because TKNZ launched July 2026; these fields will populate after the first distribution.

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  • Crypto volatility. BITQ, BLOK, DAPP, and TKNZ sit on top of crypto-asset prices, which routinely swing far more than equities. A single drawdown can exceed a year of distributions, so income projections deserve extra skepticism here.
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Bitwise Investments
ETFs13
Total AUM$6.57B

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Bitwise Investments is known for pioneering cryptocurrency and digital asset ETFs, establishing itself as a specialized provider in the emerging digital assets space. The firm's 10-fund lineup spans digital assets (including popular tickers BITB, BITC, and BITQ focused on Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and Nasdaq-100 crypto exposure), covered call and option income strategies (BTOP, ICOI, IMRA, IMST), and traditional income-focused products. The issuer's niche combines exposure to cryptocurrencies and blockchain assets with systematic income-generation strategies, distinguishing it from traditional broad-market ETF providers.

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Amplify ETFs
ETFs46
Total AUM$16.7B

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Amplify ETFs is known for offering specialized, thematic investment solutions across diverse market segments including digital assets, commodities, and dividend strategies. The issuer's lineup spans multiple fund families covering income-focused strategies, covered call approaches, commodity exposure, and thematic sectors such as cybersecurity, blockchain, gaming, and sustainable investing. Notable for tickers like BLOK (blockchain), HACK (cybersecurity), and DIVO (dividend), Amplify combines traditional income strategies with alternative themes and emerging asset classes, appealing to investors seeking both yield and exposure to innovation-driven sectors.

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VanEck
ETFs85
Total AUM$163B

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VanEck is known for offering specialized and thematic ETFs across diverse asset classes, including commodities, digital assets, and sector-specific investments. The firm's 22-fund lineup spans income-generating options, covered call strategies, and growth-focused equity funds, with popular tickers including GDX (gold miners), SMH (semiconductors), MOAT (competitive advantage stocks), and HODL (bitcoin). VanEck distinguishes itself through niche exposure areas such as digital assets, commodities, and thematic investing strategies, complemented by traditional bond and municipal bond offerings.

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T. Rowe Price
ETFs38
Total AUM$33.8B

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T. Rowe Price is a major asset manager known for building diversified, actively managed ETF portfolios across multiple asset classes and investment styles. Their fund lineup spans bond funds, dividend and income-focused strategies, broad equity exposure, international markets, and thematic equity themes, serving both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors. The issuer offers a substantial breadth of options with tickers like PABGX and PREIX, appealing to investors seeking professional portfolio management across traditional and specialized investment categories.

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Quick verdict

BITQ (Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF), BLOK (Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF), DAPP (VanEck Digital Transformation ETF), TKNZ (T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF) are ETFs that take different approaches.

BLOK reports a 0.12% distribution yield; the others have not yet established a full distribution history.

DAPP is the cheapest with an expense ratio of 0.52%, compared to 0.70% for BLOK and 0.75% for TKNZ and 0.85% for BITQ.

BLOK has the most assets at $1.12B, but TKNZ only launched recently — AUM comparisons will become more meaningful as they build a track record.

Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment: BITQ has no reported yield yet, BLOK generates ~$1.00/month, DAPP has no reported yield yet, TKNZ has no reported yield yet at current distribution rates.

BITQ yield—
BLOK yield0.12%
DAPP yield—
TKNZ yield—

Cost & efficiency

Over 10 years on $10,000: BITQ costs ~$850, BLOK costs ~$700, DAPP costs ~$520, TKNZ costs ~$750 in fees (simplified, not compounded).

BITQ ER0.85%
BLOK ER0.70%
DAPP ER0.52%
TKNZ ER0.75%

Strategy & risk

BITQ is an ETF; BLOK is an actively managed ETF; DAPP tracks MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index with a crypto approach; TKNZ is an actively managed ETF built around digital assets exposure.

BITQ beta3.35
BLOK beta2.46
DAPP beta3.76
TKNZ beta—

Fund details

BITQ is managed by Bitwise Investments (launched 04/27/2021) with $438M in assets. BLOK is managed by Amplify ETFs (launched 01/16/2018) with $1.12B in assets. DAPP is managed by VanEck (launched 04/12/2021) with $439M in assets. TKNZ is managed by T. Rowe Price (launched 07/16/2026) with $22.3M in assets.

BITQ AUM$438M
BLOK AUM$1.12B
DAPP AUM$439M
TKNZ AUM$22.3M
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Frequently asked questions

Which of BITQ, BLOK, DAPP, and TKNZ is best for dividend income?

It depends on your goals. BLOK currently offers the highest reported distribution yield, which means more income per dollar invested. However, a lower-yield fund may offer better total return or lower volatility, and funds without an established distribution history have no comparable yield to evaluate. Consider your time horizon and risk tolerance.

What is the difference between BITQ, BLOK, DAPP, and TKNZ?

BITQ (Bitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETF) is an ETF, issued by Bitwise Investments. BLOK (Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF) is an actively managed ETF, issued by Amplify ETFs. DAPP (VanEck Digital Transformation ETF) tracks MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index with a crypto approach, issued by VanEck. TKNZ (T. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF) is an actively managed ETF built around digital assets exposure, issued by T. Rowe Price.

Can I hold BITQ, BLOK, DAPP, and TKNZ together?

Yes — nothing prevents holding them together. Whether the combination actually diversifies depends on how much the underlying exposures overlap, which isn't fully measurable from the data on this page; review each security's holdings, sector, and strategy before treating them as complementary.

Which has the lowest fees among BITQ, BLOK, DAPP, and TKNZ?

BITQ has an expense ratio of 0.85%, BLOK has an expense ratio of 0.70%, DAPP has an expense ratio of 0.52%, TKNZ has an expense ratio of 0.75%. Lower fees mean more of your investment returns stay in your pocket over time.

How much income does $10,000 generate in each?

$10,000 in BITQ has no reported monthly income yet. $10,000 in BLOK yields ~$1.00/month ($12.00/year). $10,000 in DAPP has no reported monthly income yet. $10,000 in TKNZ has no reported monthly income yet.

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BITQ vs BLOK vs DAPP vs TKNZ — at a glance

Generated September 20, 2026.

Overview

These four securities offer distinct entry points into crypto and blockchain exposure.

How they differ

The sharpest distinction is asset class. BLOK is actively managed by Amplify with an 80% minimum in blockchain companies and carries a 0.12% annual distribution; it also has the largest asset base at $1.12B. BITQ and DAPP are both index-based, with DAPP tracking the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index at a 0.52% expense ratio—cheaper than BITQ's 0.85%. Volatility differs sharply too: DAPP has a beta of 3.76, the highest among the three where beta is reported, while BLOK's 2.46 is the lowest.

BLOK: Designed for investors who believe active managers can identify better-positioned blockchain companies and who are comfortable with modest income distributions; works as a core holding in longer time horizons given its deeper establishment (inception 01/16/2018).

DAPP: Suits investors wanting index-track exposure to digital transformation companies with the lowest expense ratio in this group, and who accept higher volatility as a tradeoff for lower fees.

Key risks to know

  • **Direct crypto exposure vs. If crypto adoption stalls, both categories suffer, but equity holders face an additional layer of business-execution risk that direct asset holders do not.
  • Extreme volatility and beta concentration. DAPP's 3.76 and BITQ's 3.35 mean these funds amplify market moves by 3–4x. A 20% decline in tech equities could easily translate to 60%+ drawdowns here. BLOK's 2.46 is lower but still represents meaningful leverage to market sentiment. Funds this young and small face redemption risk, wider bid-ask spreads, and potential closure if inflows don't sustain growth. BITQ and DAPP, though also modest in size, have been operating longer.
  • Regulatory and structural uncertainty. Crypto regulation remains in flux. Direct crypto holdings (TKNZ) face potential custody, classification, or tax-code changes. Equity-holding funds (BITQ, BLOK, DAPP) depend on the companies they own navigating regulatory risk, which could impair profitability.
  • Index concentration and active-management bets. BITQ and DAPP track indexes that may be concentrated in a handful of dominant companies or themes. BLOK's active manager must justify its 0.70% fee by adding value; underperformance relative to cheaper peers would be costly over a long holding period. If you prefer a larger, longer-established fund with active oversight and modest income, BLOK offers more stability. BITQ splits the difference as an index-based fund with a mid-size asset base. Past performance, especially in a sector this young, does not predict future results.

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