Digital Ascension Group vs Galaxy

How Digital Ascension Group vs Galaxy compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

Feature
Ratings
Our score3.3/54.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size3.04.5
Product range4.04.5
Fees2.53.0
Regulation & custody4.04.5
Transparency3.04.5
Specs
ProductsPrivate funds, Managed accounts, Crypto IRAs, Staking productsSpot ETFs, ETPs / ETNs, Index funds, Private funds, Staking products
ClientsAccredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisorsRetail, Accredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisors
Flagship productsDAG Wealth, Institutional Bitcoin SMA, Income Fund, Growth FundInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), XBSE, DECO, HECO, CCCX
Assets coveredBTC, XRP, FLR, SGB, XDCBitcoin, Ethereum, Solana
FeesDisclosed in Form ADV Part 2A prior to engagementNot disclosed
RegulatorsSECNot disclosed
CustodiansNot disclosedGK8
Company
Founded20202018
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • Registered with the SEC as an investment adviser under CRD No. 328627
  • Uses independent qualified custodians rather than commingled firm custody
  • Coordinates entity formation, trust design, and wealth management in-house
  • Offers dedicated institutional Bitcoin separately managed account strategies
  • Nasdaq-listed firm operating digital asset funds since 2018
  • Spot Bitcoin ETF issued with major partner Invesco
  • Regulated investment structures spanning the US, Canada, and Europe
  • Average loan book reached $1.4B in Q2 2026
Cons
  • Services are tailored to United States clients and accredited wealth levels
  • Advisory fee schedules require direct engagement and Form ADV review
  • Entity structures like Wyoming LLCs do not eliminate federal income taxes
  • FTSO delegation yield depends on third-party oracle performance and network rules
  • Private funds restricted to accredited and institutional investors
  • Expense ratios and management fees diminish long-term fund returns
  • Underlying asset returns remain exposed to sharp crypto market drawdowns
Best forUS crypto founders and high-net-worth holders, Investors seeking Wyoming crypto LLC structuring, RIAs needing institutional crypto sub-advisoryInstitutions allocating to digital assets, Investors seeking regulated spot ETFs, Advisors requiring audited crypto funds

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