First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and… (CRPT) Performance
CRPT total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −7.6% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −34.0% total return
- 5 years
- −7.6% a year
- Since first price
- −5.3% a year since 2021
CRPT trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | CRPT total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −15.8% | −15.8% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +16.4% | +16.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −6.9% | −6.9% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −7.6% | −7.6% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −34.0% | −34.4% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +170.9%+39.4%/yr | +165.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −32.5%−7.6%/yr | −34.7% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 21, 2021 | −24.2%−5.3%/yr | −26.6% | — | — | — |
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: CRPT vs SPY
From Sep 21, 2021: CRPT grew to $7,585, SPY to $18,738.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
CRPT returns by calendar year
2 of 4 full years positive. Best 2023 (+193.8%), worst 2022 (−80.8%). 2026 is year to date.
CRPT annual returns table
| Year | CRPT | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −7.6% | −41.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | −9.5% | −46.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +75.3% | −39.9% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +193.8% | −44.9% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −80.8% | −82.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
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.
CRPT largest drawdowns
Now 46.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2021 | −88.3% | Dec 28, 2022 | not yet | 1.1 years | 5.0 years so far |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
CRPT risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +47.7% | −2.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 73.0% | 75.3% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.81 | 0.28 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.56 | 0.45 |
| Best month | +55.8% | +55.8% |
| Worst month | −26.5% | −37.9% |
| Best 12 months | +191.5% | +193.8% |
| Worst 12 months | −52.0% | −82.0% |
| Positive months | 61% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 3.89 | 3.17 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.66 | 0.66 |
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.
CRPT rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 50 | −82.0% | +6.3% | +193.8% | 50% |
| 3-year (a year) | 26 | −14.1% | +38.0% | +73.3% | 81% |
| 5-year (a year) | 2 | −8.5% | −5.6% | −2.7% | 0% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
CRPT performance overview
First Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and… (CRPT) returned −34.0% over the past year and −7.6% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned −5.3% a year, turning $10,000 into about $7,585. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −88.3%, from Nov 9, 2021 to Dec 28, 2022; the fund has not yet regained that high. CRPT finished 2 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2023 (+193.8%) and the worst 2022 (−80.8%). Volatility has been 75.3% a year.
Related: CRPT chart, CRPT holdings, CRPT dividends. See the CRPT overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
CRPT performance FAQ
What is the CRPT return over the past year?
CRPT returned −34.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 34.4%.
What is the average annual return of CRPT?
CRPT has returned −7.6% a year over 5 years, −5.3% a year since September 21, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in CRPT be worth?
$10,000 invested in CRPT at its first recorded close on September 21, 2021 would be worth about $7,585 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for CRPT?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −80.8%. The best was 2023 at +193.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of CRPT?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −88.3% between November 9, 2021 and December 28, 2022. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 46.4% below its peak.
How volatile is CRPT?
Over the past 3 years CRPT had an annualized volatility of 73.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.81 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).