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Galaxy vs SkyBridge Capital

How Galaxy vs SkyBridge Capital compare on our ratings, asset manager specs, funding, pros and cons.

Galaxy4.3/5
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SkyBridge Capital3.3/5
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Ratings
Our score4.3/53.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Track record & size4.53.5
Product range4.53.0
Fees3.02.5
Regulation & custody4.54.0
Transparency4.53.0
Specs
ProductsSpot ETFs, ETPs / ETNs, Index funds, Private funds, Staking productsSpot ETFs, Private funds
ClientsRetail, Accredited investors, Institutions, Financial advisorsAccredited investors, Institutions, Retail
Assets under managementNot disclosedapprox. $2B (March 2023)
Flagship productsInvesco Galaxy Bitcoin ETF (BTCO), XBSE, DECO, HECO, CCCXFirst Trust SkyBridge Crypto Industry and Digital Economy ET, SkyBridge Opportunity Fund
Assets coveredBitcoin, Ethereum, SolanaDigital economy equities, Hedge funds, Private equity, Digital assets
RegulatorsNot disclosedSEC
CustodiansGK8Not disclosed
Company
Founded20182005
HeadquartersUnited StatesUnited States
InvestorsNot disclosedFTX Ventures
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 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
  • SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 2005
  • Publicly tradable ETF wrapper available via standard U.S. brokerage accounts
  • Leadership team with institutional banking and alternative investment backgrounds
Cons
  • 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
  • Past withdrawal limits imposed on private fund investors during 2023 market stress
  • Assets under management fell from $9 billion peak to about $2 billion in March 2023
  • FTX Ventures acquired a 30% minority equity stake in September 2022
  • Private funds restricted to accredited and institutional investors
Best forInstitutions allocating to digital assets, Investors seeking regulated spot ETFs, Advisors requiring audited crypto fundsAccredited investors seeking multi-asset exposure, Brokers trading crypto equities via CRPT, Institutions attending SALT capital events

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