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BlackRock vs Volatility Shares

How BlackRock vs Volatility Shares compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

BlackRock4.4/5
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Volatility Shares4.0/5
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Ratings
Our score4.4/54.0/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size5.04.0
Product range4.04.5
Fees3.53.0
Regulation & custody5.04.5
Transparency4.03.5
Specs
ProductsSpot ETFs, Index funds, Private funds, Managed accounts, Tokenized fundsNot disclosed
ClientsRetail, Institutions, Financial advisorsRetail, Institutions, Financial advisors
Assets under management$15.3 trillion as of June 2026Not disclosed
Flagship productsiShares ETFs, Aladdin, BlackRock SolutionsBITX, ETHU, SOLT, SOLZ, XRPT, XRPI, UVIX, SVIX
Assets coveredEquities, Bonds, Digital assetsBitcoin, Ether, Solana, XRP, Chainlink, Cardano, Stellar, Avalanche, Sui, VIX
RegulatorsNot disclosedSEC, NFA, CFTC
Company
Founded1988—
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • $15.3T in assets under management as of June 2026
  • Founded in 1988 with a public listing since October 1999
  • iShares ETF range alongside managed investment funds
  • Aladdin covers portfolio management and risk analytics
  • First issuer to launch 2x leveraged Bitcoin and Ether ETFs in the US
  • SEC-registered investment adviser
  • Trades through standard stockbroker accounts without crypto wallet management
  • Wide selection of altcoin-linked derivatives ETFs including SOL, XRP, AVAX, and SUI
Cons
  • Fund fees and minimums vary by product and jurisdiction
  • Crypto-specific product terms are not uniform across markets
  • ETF prices can trade at premiums or discounts to underlying assets
  • Crypto exposure carries volatility and regulatory-change risk
  • Daily leverage reset causes long-term returns to diverge from underlying asset performance
  • Relies on futures contracts rather than direct spot token custody
  • No ability to withdraw fund assets to self-custody or on-chain addresses
  • Only holds current daily holdings on its website rather than historical archives
Best forInstitutional portfolio managers, Financial advisors, ETF investorsShort-term tactical crypto derivatives traders, US brokerage account holders, Traders seeking amplified altcoin exposure

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