Crypto Exposure Made Simple: Diversify with Multi-Asset ETFs
Crypto ETFs like CMCX and ETC offer Canadian investors diversified exposure across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP in one solution.
When most people think about diversification, they picture mixing stocks, bonds, real estate, and other assets to build a balanced portfolio. That is the classic “multi-asset” approach. But diversification is not limited to moving across asset classes. It can also mean spreading your bets within a single class, which helps reduce risk while still capturing the distinct risk and return profile of that market.
Crypto is a prime example. As digital assets mature and gain traction through securitization, more investors are open to adding crypto exposure to boost returns and diversify portfolios. While many ETFs focus on a single cryptocurrency, some investors are seeking broader, all-in-one ETF solutions that provide exposure across the entire crypto asset class.
Looking at the Landscape
According to Coingecko, the global cryptocurrency market capitalization is $3.9 trillion (as of August 19th, 2025), with Bitcoin being the largest cryptocurrency at a $2.26 trillion market cap (as of August 19th, 2025), more than 4 times larger than the next largest, Ethereum.
Given the fast-evolving nature of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and the potential policy shifts under the Trump administration, as hinted at by U.S. SEC Commissioner Paul S. Atkins, broad exposure to the crypto asset class is becoming an increasingly attractive investment idea. In today’s uncertain macroeconomic and geopolitical environment, the decentralized nature of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies adds to their appeal. Many investors view them as having “safe-haven” qualities, offering a potential store of value during periods of heightened market risk.
Investing In Cryptocurrencies via ETFs
For Canadian investors wanting to invest in cryptocurrencies through ETFs, both the CI Galaxy Multi-Crypto Navigator ETF (Tickers: CMCX.B/CMCX.U) and the Evolve Cryptocurrencies ETF (Tickers: ETC/ETC.U) allow investors to gain exposure to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP in a single-ticket solution.
CMCX.A/CMCX.B offers exposure to digital assets, specifically Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, through a rules-based, momentum signaling strategy. The fund's underlying holdings are CI’s standalone, single-exposure cryptocurrency ETFs: CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF - ETF US$ Series (Ticker: BTCX.U), CI Galaxy Ethereum ETF US$ (Ticker: ETHX.U), and CI Galaxy Solana ETF US$ Series (Ticker: SOLX.U).
ETC/ETC.U provides market–cap–weighted exposure to Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, and XRP by utilizing the firm’s standalone, single-exposure cryptocurrency ETFs to gain exposure to the respective digital assets.
Since the firm employs a market-cap-weighted approach, Evolve Bitcoin ETF (Ticker: EBIT) has the largest weight in the fund, followed by Evolve Ether ETF (Ticker: ETHR), Evolve XRP ETF (Ticker: XRP), and Evolve Solana ETF (Ticker: SOLA).
Please note this article is for information purposes only and does not in any way constitute investment advice. It is essential that you seek advice from a registered financial professional prior to making any investment decision.
