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BITQ vs BLOK vs DAPP vs TKNZ: Which Is the Better Pick 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 July 23, 2026

Bitwise Investments
ETFs19
Total AUM$5.26B

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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
ETFs41
Total AUM$16.0B

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Amplify ETFs is known for offering thematic and specialized investment solutions across 22 funds, ranging from digital assets and commodities to dividend and income-focused strategies. Their lineup emphasizes yield generation and alternative themes, with notable funds including DIVO (Amplify Dividend Rotation Fund), HACK (Amplify Cybersecurity ETF), and SWAN (Amplify BlackSwan Growth ETF), alongside crypto-related funds like BITY and SOLM. The issuer distinguishes itself through niche sector exposure and their proprietary YieldSmart technology platform designed to optimize income strategies.

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VanEck
ETFs84
Total AUM$154B

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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
ETFs33
Total AUM$30.1B

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T. Rowe Price is a prominent asset manager recognized for its research-driven approach to ETF investing across multiple asset classes. The firm's 20-fund ETF lineup spans bond, dividend, and equity strategies, offering investors options for income generation, growth, and diversified exposure across market segments. Notable offerings include dividend-focused funds and fixed-income ETFs with tickers such as TAGG, TCAF, and TCHP, positioning the issuer as a broad-based provider serving both income-seeking and growth-oriented investors.

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Side-by-side snapshot

BITQBLOKDAPPTKNZ
Full nameBitwise Crypto Industry Innovators ETFAmplify Blockchain Technology ETFVanEck Digital Transformation ETFT. Rowe Price Active Crypto ETF
IssuerBitwise InvestmentsAmplify ETFsVanEckT. Rowe Price
Last Close$24.41 as of July 23, 2026$62.04 as of July 23, 2026$18.99 as of July 23, 2026$24.38 as of July 23, 2026
Distribution yield—0.13%——
Distribution Safety Score™ —78——
Expense ratio0.85%0.76%0.51%0.75%
AUM$410M$1.07B$257M—
Distribution frequencyAnnualAnnual——
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.—
Asset classEquityEquityEquityCrypto
Inception date04/27/202101/16/201804/12/202107/16/2026
Beta3.522.553.89—
Last dividend—$0.0799——
Ex-dividend date12/30/202406/29/202612/23/2024—

— Distribution 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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Key metrics

Projected income on $10K

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

Total returns

BITQ tops the group on trailing twelve-month total return at 11.72%, with BLOK at 1.86% and DAPP at 1.23%. Figures are total returns: price change plus every distribution reinvested.

SymbolYTDSince Jul 2026
BITQ14.92%7.99%
BLOK4.86%4.02%
DAPP6.69%9.26%
TKNZ-1.09%-1.09%

Total return with all distributions reinvested on the ex-dividend date, split-adjusted, as of July 23, 2026. YTD and 1Y are cumulative; longer windows are annualized. “Since Jul 2026” measures every fund from July 16, 2026 — the youngest fund's first trading day — so all funds share one comparison window.

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 0.13% distribution yield; the others have not yet established a full distribution history.

DAPP is the cheapest with an expense ratio of 0.51%, compared to 0.75% for TKNZ and 0.76% for BLOK and 0.85% for BITQ.

Deep dive

Yield & income

On a $10,000 investment: BITQ has no reported yield yet, BLOK generates ~$1.08/month, DAPP has no reported yield yet, TKNZ has no reported yield yet at current distribution rates.

BITQ yield—
BLOK yield0.13%
DAPP yield—
TKNZ yield—

Cost & efficiency

Over 10 years on $10,000: BITQ costs ~$850, BLOK costs ~$760, DAPP costs ~$510, TKNZ costs ~$750 in fees (simplified, not compounded).

BITQ ER0.85%
BLOK ER0.76%
DAPP ER0.51%
TKNZ ER0.75%

Strategy & risk

BITQ is an ETF; BLOK is an ETF; DAPP tracks MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index with a crypto approach; TKNZ is an ETF.

BITQ beta3.52
BLOK beta2.55
DAPP beta3.89
TKNZ beta—

Fund details

BITQ is managed by Bitwise Investments (launched 04/27/2021) with $410M in assets. BLOK is managed by Amplify ETFs (launched 01/16/2018) with $1.07B in assets. DAPP is managed by VanEck (launched 04/12/2021) with $257M in assets. TKNZ is managed by T. Rowe Price (launched 07/16/2026).

BITQ AUM$410M
BLOK AUM$1.07B
DAPP AUM$257M
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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 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 ETF, 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 0.76%, DAPP has an expense ratio of 0.51%, 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 ~$1.08/month ($13.00/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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