STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF (BTGD) Performance
BTGD total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −27.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −41.4% total return
- Since first price
- +26.2% since 2024
BTGD trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | BTGD total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −12.3% | −12.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +16.6% | +16.6% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −20.5% | −20.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −27.8% | −27.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −41.4% | −43.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionOct 16, 2024 | +26.2% | +21.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: BTGD vs SPY
From Oct 16, 2024: BTGD grew to $12,622, SPY to $13,352.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
BTGD returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+34.6%), worst 2025 (+34.6%). 2026 is year to date.
BTGD annual returns table
| Year | BTGD | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −27.8% | −55.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +34.6% | −32.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
BTGD largest drawdowns
Now 47.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2025 | −58.8% | Jun 30, 2026 | not yet | 9 months | 1.0 years so far |
| Jan 30, 2025 | −24.8% | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 | 2 months | 3 months |
| Dec 16, 2024 | −14.4% | Dec 23, 2024 | Jan 21, 2025 | 7 days | 36 days |
| Nov 22, 2024 | −11.3% | Nov 26, 2024 | Dec 11, 2024 | 4 days | 19 days |
| Jul 22, 2025 | −10.4% | Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 | 34 days | 52 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
BTGD risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +14.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 54.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.44 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.73 |
| Best month | +35.0% |
| Worst month | −31.6% |
| Best 12 months | +98.2% |
| Worst 12 months | −44.5% |
| Positive months | 52% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
BTGD rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 13 | −44.5% | −2.8% | +98.2% | 46% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
BTGD performance overview
STKD Bitcoin & Gold ETF (BTGD) returned −41.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Oct 16, 2024 it has returned +26.2%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −58.8%, from Oct 8, 2025 to Jun 30, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 54.1% a year.
Related: BTGD chart, BTGD dividends. See the BTGD overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
BTGD performance FAQ
What is the BTGD return over the past year?
BTGD returned −41.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 43.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in BTGD be worth?
$10,000 invested in BTGD at its first recorded close on October 16, 2024 would be worth about $12,622 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of BTGD?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −58.8% between October 8, 2025 and June 30, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 47.1% below its peak.
How volatile is BTGD?
Over the past history BTGD had an annualized volatility of 54.1% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.44 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).