Crypto stock ETF BLOK outperforms spot Bitcoin ETFs in 2026 amid Bitcoin price slump.

In 2026, spot Bitcoin ETFs have struggled as Bitcoin's price fell over 29%, passing losses directly to investors. In contrast, the Amplify Transformational Data Sharing ETF (BLOK), which invests in blockchain and crypto-related companies rather than Bitcoin itself, gained over 11% year-to-date. BLOK benefits from revenue streams and business pivots like miners shifting to AI data-center hosting, providing resilience despite Bitcoin's downturn. While BLOK has higher fees and some risks, it offers a diversified way to gain from the crypto ecosystem beyond just Bitcoin's price movements. Investors may consider using both spot Bitcoin ETFs for direct price exposure and BLOK for broader crypto economy exposure depending on their investment goals.