What is BLOK and what does it track?

Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) providing diversified exposure to a basket of securities. ETFs trade on major stock exchanges like individual stocks, combining diversification with intraday flexibility.

How large is BLOK in terms of assets under management?

BLOK currently manages approximately $1.01B in assets. Larger funds typically benefit from higher liquidity and tighter bid-ask spreads, reducing trading costs.

Does BLOK pay distributions or dividends?

BLOK currently has a distribution yield of 0.18%. ETF distributions are typically paid monthly or quarterly and are passed through from income generated by the underlying holdings.

What are the costs of holding BLOK?

BLOK has an annual expense ratio (TER) of 0.70%. This fee is deducted directly from the fund's assets. Lower expense ratios are generally preferable, as costs compound over time. The portfolio turnover rate is 50%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year.

What does the momentum analysis show for BLOK?

The momentum analysis tracks the daily rate of change of BLOK's smoothed price average. A consistently positive and rising value indicates the ETF's trend is gaining strength. A declining or negative value suggests the trend is weakening.

How often is the BLOK data updated?

All data on this page is updated once per trading day after the US market closes, using official end-of-day prices.

BLOK – Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF

ETF

Equity Digital Assets | Inception: 2018-01-16

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$62.95

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▲ Long

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms uptrend – bulls in control

+22.16%

Signal Edge

Strong positive edge across 1 signals – signal has a clear statistical advantage

18.7

Trend Strength (ADX)

Moderate strength – trend forming, not confirmed

Options Signals

15%

IV-Rank (52w)

Options are historically cheap – premium buying favored

100% / 0%

Call / Put Flow

Bullish positioning – call premium dominates options flow

Last Trendchange Signal

17.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$61.08

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+3.06%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

–

+20d

Not yet reached

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+30d

Not yet reached

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+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Volatility Compression – Wait for Breakout Composite Score: +5 / 7

BLOK has been in a volatility compression for 16 consecutive sessions. Price is coiling and the range is contracting. This kind of structure typically resolves with an expansion in one direction – and the underlying trend bias is still positive, which tilts the probability toward an upside resolution. The key question is not if the move happens, but when and which way.

What to watch

This is a waiting game. Define the breakout level in advance, set alerts at the range boundaries, and let the market make the first move.

Options Signal Highlight

LOW Strength 3.3 Long Call 📖 View full options analysis →

Latest BLOK Reports

Trendchange Signals and Reviews BLOK Trade Setup: 23.28% Historical Edge with Day 10 Decision Rules

Aug 18, 2026

Exchange Traded Funds - Signals BLOK Signal Follow-Up 10 Days +11.24% Performance Review

Apr 24, 2026

Exchange Traded Funds - Signals BLOK Trade Setup: 24.61% Historical Edge with Exit Rules

Apr 10, 2026

BLOK Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 21.08.2026 · Close: $62.95 · ATR14: $3.06

Volatility Compression – Wait for Breakout Composite Score: +5 / 7

What to watch

This is a waiting game. Define the breakout level in advance, set alerts at the range boundaries, and let the market make the first move.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▲ Long	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▲ Up · 8d	Strength: 0.39 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX)	18.7 – Moderate	ADX38: 10.4
Volatility (HV30)	40.7% – Rising	HV90: 38.7% \| HV180: 40.6%
Vola Compression	16 days active	Potential breakout building
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	0.72 ATR ↑	EMA21: $60.02
GD200 Extension	1.8 ATR – Normal	GD20: 1.5 \| GD50: 0.6 \| GD100: 0.9

🚀 Momentum Accelerating

Upward momentum active for 8 days and still gaining strength (current: 0.39). Trend is building, not fading.

🟡 Trend Strength – ADX14: 18.7 (Moderate)

Moderate trend strength. ADX38: 10.4. Sufficient for directional bias but not ideal for aggressive sizing.

🔺 Volatility Rising

HV30: 40.7% | HV90: 38.7% | HV180: 40.6%. Short-term vol is running above its 90-day average. Wider stops and reduced size may be appropriate.

🗜️ Volatility Compression – 16 Days Active

Price has been compressing for 16 sessions. The longer the compression, the more powerful the potential breakout.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $61.82 above GD200 $59.73 by 3.50%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($60.02) with 0.72 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $60.18 (1.5 ATR) | GD50: $61.82 (0.6 ATR) | GD100: $61.28 (0.9 ATR) | GD200: $59.73 (1.8 ATR). ATR14: $3.06.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2018	-0.06	-3.64	-1.66	2.71	T 4.35	-4.95	T 3.41	T 2.14	T -1.20	-14.39	-5.39	-12.75	-28.45
2019	T 10.56	6.49	-0.79	0.72	-2.51	T 7.50	2.29	-3.82	T -0.64	2.01	T 3.30	3.17	27.68
2020	-0.66	-5.61	-15.99	T 21.35	9.63	3.13	13.08	7.40	-4.85	T 0.51	22.27	17.18	87.57
2021	8.08	28.86	-1.00	T -6.73	-13.48	3.41	T -5.00	9.59	-11.20	T 19.67	-2.38	-14.91	28.73
2022	-18.92	-1.27	T 2.09	-21.57	-15.71	-18.58	T 19.64	-5.06	-9.82	0.23	-7.43	-11.09	-62.77
2023	T 24.33	-6.73	T 6.71	2.61	T 13.33	T 11.90	10.19	-14.31	-8.54	3.67	15.23	17.06	111.70
2024	-8.81	T 23.21	6.18	-13.19	T 8.45	5.66	1.47	1.35	11.60	10.03	25.63	-12.68	46.41
2025	7.89	T -12.36	-9.50	T 5.76	18.03	16.27	4.46	T 6.19	12.54	2.55	-11.12	-6.28	28.25
2026	T 0.24	-8.39	-8.32	T 19.06	13.08	-8.88	-5.46	T 2.73					6.26

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for BLOK:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
17.08.26	$61.08	3d	+3.06%	+0%	+0%	+0%
10.04.26	$53.98	45d	+11.24%	+18.23%	+19.12%	+16.62%
08.01.26	$61.71	29d	+1.99%	-0.11%	-0.11%	+0.94%
28.08.25	$60.02	46d	+5.48%	+7.26%	+23.46%	+2.7%
24.04.25	$39.65	73d	+4.44%	+33.97%	+26.91%	+77.3%
12.02.25	$48.06	10d	+0.77%	+0.77%	+0.77%	+1.41%
23.05.24	$32.74	46d	+8.83%	+7.97%	+10.38%	+55.31%
14.02.24	$32.34	26d	+4.64%	+8.69%	+11.72%	+11.75%
01.06.23	$20.33	63d	-0.64%	+10.58%	+29.32%	+74.03%
30.05.23	$20.21	1d	-0.3%	+0%	+0%	+0%

Signal Statistics – Historical Edge

Calculated edge for BLOK: 22.16%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
10-15%	1	+11.24%	+18.23%	+19.12%	+16.62%	Hold
7-10%	5	+8.24%	+10.85%	+10.21%	+31.54%	Hold
5-7%	3	+5.9%	+4.73%	+15.9%	+12.25%	Hold
3-5%	4	+3.84%	+11.96%	+11.23%	+22.89%	Hold
1-3%	6	+2.26%	+1.83%	+4.07%	+24.22%	Hold
0-1%	1	+0.77%	+0.77%	+0.77%	+1.41%	Close
-1-0%	3	-0.33%	+1.03%	+7.28%	+12.61%	Neg
-3-1%	2	-1.45%	-0.76%	-0.76%	+0%	Neg
-5-3%	1	-3.91%	-3.91%	+0%	+0%	Neg
-10-7%	1	-8.23%	-8.23%	-8.23%	-18.9%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 1% after 10 days

Signal data as of August 21, 2026

LOW ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 3.3

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

15%

Bottom 20% of the past 52 weeks – options are historically cheap. Conditions favor premium buyers (Long Call, Long Put).

Call / Put Flow

100% / 0%

More than 60% of options premium is flowing into calls. This indicates net bullish positioning by market participants.

GEX (Mio.)

8,555.5

Positive GEX: market makers are long gamma. They buy dips and sell rallies, which suppresses volatility and keeps price in a range.

Max Pain

$45.00 · 28.5%

Max Pain is the price at which the most options contracts expire worthless. As expiration approaches, price often gravitates toward this level due to dealer hedging flows.

Spot Price

$62.95

Last traded price at signal calculation time

Gamma Exposure Timeline

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, and unusual activity across weekly and monthly expirations, plotted around the current spot price.

BLOK GEX timeline showing put/call gamma pins, max pain and flip strike

Key GEX levels, Max Pain, Anchor, Ceiling and unusual activity across 14-30 DTE, plotted around the current spot price.

Put and call pins mark strikes where dealer gamma exposure concentrates. The GEX flip strike is where dealer hedging shifts from stabilizing (positive gamma) to amplifying (negative gamma) price moves. Max Pain is the strike where the most options expire worthless. Dashed markers flag unusual options activity. Learn how to use these signals in our options strategy guides →

Strategy Setups – You Decide

Based on current options data, 2 setups match the current conditions. Each strategy has different risk/reward characteristics – the final decision is always yours.

Setup 1 of 2 Long Call Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 15% – options are historically cheap. Bullish flow (100% calls) supports buying upside premium at below-average cost.

Advantages

✓ Unlimited upside potential with maximum loss capped at the premium paid

✓ Low IV-Rank means you are buying at historically cheap levels

✓ Benefits from both a price increase and a subsequent rise in implied volatility

Risks

✕ Time decay (theta) works against the position every day

✕ Requires a meaningful move to overcome the premium paid

✕ Full premium is lost if the stock stays below the strike at expiration

▶ FAQ: Long Call

What is a Long Call?

A Long Call gives the buyer the right to purchase the underlying at the strike price before expiration. The maximum loss is limited to the premium paid. It expresses a bullish directional view and profits if the underlying rises significantly above the strike price.

Why buy calls when IV-Rank is low?

Low IV-Rank means implied volatility is historically cheap - options are priced below their typical levels. Buying premium when it is cheap reduces the hurdle rate for profitability. If IV subsequently rises, the option gains value from both the price move and the increase in implied volatility.

What is the breakeven on a Long Call?

The breakeven equals the strike price plus the premium paid. For example, a call with a $100 strike bought for $3 breaks even at $103. Above that level, the position profits dollar-for-dollar with the stock. Below the strike at expiration, the full premium is lost.

Setup 2 of 2 Long Straddle Full guide →

Why this fits today

IV-Rank at 15% – buying both sides is cost-effective. A subsequent vol expansion or large move benefits both legs simultaneously.

Advantages

✓ Profits from any large directional move without needing to pick a side

✓ Buying when IV is historically cheap reduces the breakeven hurdle

✓ An unexpected vol expansion benefits both the call and put simultaneously

Risks

✕ Requires a significant move to recover the combined premium paid

✕ Theta decay accelerates as expiration approaches

✕ If the stock stays flat, both legs expire worthless

▶ FAQ: Long Straddle

What is a Long Straddle?

A Long Straddle buys a call and a put at the same strike and expiration. It profits from a large move in either direction. When IV is low, the premium cost is reduced, making the breakeven easier to reach on a directional move.

Why buy a straddle when IV is low?

Low IV means you are buying the options cheaply. If IV subsequently rises - due to an event or a directional move - both legs can gain value simultaneously, giving you a double benefit. The key is entering before the vol expansion.

All setups above are personal trade journal observations derived from options flow data. This is not financial advice. The decision to trade, and which strategy to use, is entirely yours.

View full options flow data and historical signals on the Options Flow Analysis Overview →

About Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF

The fund is an actively managed ETF that seeks to provide total return by investing at least 80% of its net assets (plus borrowings for investment purposes) in the equity securities of companies actively involved in the development and utilization of blockchain technologies.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$1.01 B
Expense Ratio	0.70%
Dividend Yield	0.18%
Portfolio Turnover	50%
YTD Return	-603.63%
3-Year Return	43.77%
5-Year Return	3.57%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Information Technology	34.5%
Financials	28.2%
Consumer Discretionary	4.3%
Communication Services	1.5%
Industrials	0.7%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
GLXY	GALAXY DIGITAL INC ORDINARY SHARES CLASS A	3.98%
WULF	TERAWULF INC	3.88%
COIN	COINBASE GLOBAL INC ORDINARY SHARES CLASS A	3.53%
CIFR	CIPHER DIGITAL INC	3.47%
HUT	HUT 8 CORP	3.32%
HOOD	ROBINHOOD MARKETS INC CLASS A	3.14%
IBM	INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORP	2.87%
OPRA	OPERA LTD ADR	2.79%
BBBY	BED BATH & BEYOND INC	2.78%
NU	NU HOLDINGS LTD ORDINARY SHARES CLASS A	2.72%

Frequently Asked Questions – Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK)

Disclaimer: All trade history on this page reflects the author's personal trading activity only. This is not financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. See our full Disclaimer.