Crypto ETF Canada 2026 — Best Bitcoin & Ethereum ETFs on TSX

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Canada's Crypto ETF Landscape

Canada was the first country in the world to approve physically-backed Bitcoin ETFs, launching Purpose Bitcoin ETF (BTCC) in February 2021 — months before the United States approved its first Bitcoin ETF. Since then, multiple providers have launched Bitcoin, Ethereum, and diversified crypto ETFs on the Toronto Stock Exchange.

Crypto ETFs offer several advantages over buying crypto directly: they are qualified investments eligible for TFSA and RRSP accounts, they are custodied by institutional-grade providers, and they are purchased through standard brokerage accounts alongside stocks and bonds. The trade-off is annual management fees (MER) and no ability to move holdings to self-custody wallets.

Best Bitcoin ETFs in Canada 2026

ETF Name	Ticker	MER	AUM (approx)	Custodian
Purpose Bitcoin ETF	BTCC (CAD) / BTCC.U (USD)	1.00%	$1.5B+	Gemini
Evolve Bitcoin ETF	EBIT	0.75%	$300M+	Gemini
CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF	BTCX.B / BTCX.U	0.40%	$400M+	Galaxy Digital
Fidelity Advantage Bitcoin ETF	FBTC	0.39%	$300M+	Fidelity Digital Assets
iShares Bitcoin ETF (TSX USD)	IBIT.U	0.25%	Large	Coinbase

For cost-conscious long-term investors, IBIT.U (iShares, 0.25% MER), FBTC (Fidelity, 0.39%), and BTCX (CI Galaxy, 0.40%) are the most economical CAD/USD options. AUM figures are approximate and change — verify current data with each provider.

Best Ethereum ETFs in Canada 2026

ETF Name	Ticker	MER	Notes
Purpose Ether ETF	ETHH / ETHH.U	1.00%	First Canadian ETH ETF
Evolve Ether ETF	ETHR	0.75%	Staking rewards component
CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF	ETHX.B / ETHX.U	0.40%	Competitive MER
Fidelity Advantage Ether ETF	FETH	0.39%	Fidelity custody

Some Ethereum ETFs pass through staking rewards to unitholders, effectively reducing the net MER. The Evolve Ether ETF has offered staking participation, which can improve returns versus a pure price ETF. Check the ETF prospectus for current staking policy.

Multi-Crypto and Diversified Crypto ETFs

For investors who want broader crypto exposure beyond Bitcoin and Ethereum, several funds offer diversified portfolios:

ETF	Ticker	Holdings	MER
Purpose Crypto Opportunities ETF	CRYP	BTC, ETH, and crypto equities	~1.5%
Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF	ETC	BTC + ETH (roughly 70/30)	~0.90%
Ninepoint Bitcoin ETF	BITC	BTC only	~0.70%

Diversified crypto ETFs provide automatic rebalancing between Bitcoin and Ethereum but carry higher MERs. For most investors, simply holding separate BTC and ETH ETFs in a chosen ratio is more cost-effective.

Crypto ETFs in TFSA and RRSP

All TSX-listed crypto ETFs are qualified investments for registered accounts:

TFSA: Bitcoin ETF gains are completely tax-free — the best account for long-term BTC appreciation
RRSP: Bitcoin ETF gains are tax-deferred — pay tax on withdrawal in retirement (ideally at a lower rate)
FHSA: Bitcoin ETFs are eligible — though the FHSA is primarily designed for home purchase savings
Taxable account: Gains are capital gains; ETF distributions (dividends, return of capital) have specific tax treatment

See our dedicated guides for Bitcoin in a TFSA and Bitcoin in an RRSP.

Crypto ETF vs Buying Crypto Directly

Feature	Crypto ETF	Direct Crypto
TFSA/RRSP eligible	Yes	No
Annual fees	Yes (MER 0.25–1%)	Only trading fees
Self-custody possible	No	Yes (hardware wallet)
DeFi access	No	Yes
Tax reporting complexity	Low (standard ETF)	High (ACB tracking)
Brokerage account purchase	Yes	Need crypto exchange

Disclaimer: Not financial advice. ETF MERs, AUM, and availability change frequently. Always read the ETF's prospectus and consult a financial advisor before investing.