Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF

BLOK

Market cap $1.02B

TMX VettaFi writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delved into the world of crypto ETFs in the last Bull vs. Bear. In this edition, writers Nick Peters-Golden and Elle Fitzgerald focus on artificial intelligence — specifically, AI ETFs.

Pure-play miners remain tightly tethered to the price of bitcoin. Still, a growing subset of mining companies is beginning to trade on a different narrative: high-performance computing and AI infrastructure.

Cryptocurrencies have become a valuable asset, with Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) almost doubling over the past five years.

There's an ongoing shift in how investors access income through ETFs. No longer is sourcing income a pursuit centered solely on fixed income assets.

It's still early in the year, but a noticeable split is already forming within the technology sector. While the Magnificent Seven and legacy tech leaders have logged respectable gains, they're being decisively outpaced by companies tied to the blockchain and digital asset ecosystem.

TMX VettaFi writers Nick Wodeshick and Nick Peters-Golden kicked off 2026 with the first Bull vs Bear discussion on foreign equities. In this version, writers Ben Hernandez and DJ Shaw delve into the world of digital assets — specifically, crypto ETFs.

The whole world may be talking about AI nonstop right now, but that doesn't mean other tech segments are falling off. Some are actually outperforming.

Amplify ETFs had an impressive year in 2025, outperforming the broader market in both asset growth rate and performance across its thematic and income-oriented suites.  The firm ended the year with 39 ETFs in its lineup and a total of $17 billion in assets under management.

CHICAGO, Jan. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Amplify ETFs , a leading provider of breakthrough ETF solutions, announces four nominations in three categories in the With Intelligence Mutual Fund and ETF Awards, including recognition for the ETF Provider of the Year. Amplify ETFs and its funds are shortlisted in the following categories: ETF Provider of the Year: Amplify ETFs Alternative ETF of the Year: Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) 5-star-rated1 BLOK, the first actively managed blockchain ETF, has offered investors early access to a rapidly developing sector years before blockchain and digital assets gained mainstream traction.

Crypto tends to get framed as volatile prices and speculation. However, two growth drivers are quietly creating long-term support: stablecoins (crypto designed to stay relatively stable in value) and tokenization (putting traditional assets into more widely accessible tokens).