What is BLOK and what does it track?

Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) is an exchange-traded fund focused on the Equity Digital Assets sector, managing $1.01B in assets. The fund has been trading since 2018-01-16. 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 ...

How large is BLOK and what does it cost to hold?

BLOK currently manages $1.01B in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 0.70%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 50%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

What are the largest holdings in BLOK?

BLOK allocates 34.5% of its portfolio to Information Technology. The three largest holdings are GLXY (4%), WULF (3.9%), COIN (3.5%). Concentration in the top holdings means single-name events in these positions can have an outsized effect on the ETF's price.

Does BLOK pay dividends or distributions?

BLOK currently distributes a yield of 0.18%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is BLOK's historical performance?

Reported performance for BLOK: year-to-date -6.04%, 3-year cumulative 43.77%, 5-year cumulative 3.57%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for BLOK?

As of the most recent session, BLOK closed at $60.35. The swing trend is negative with ADX at 11.3 (weak trend strength). Momentum is bearish and has been running for 7 trading days. A Golden Cross is in place All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for BLOK?

The most recent Trendchange signal for BLOK fired on 17.08.26 at $61.08. The position has been open for 19 trading days. Performance after 10 days: +1.62%. The system's historical edge across 25 tracked signals is +14.28%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

BLOK – Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF

ETF

Equity Digital Assets | Inception: 2018-01-16

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$60.35

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▼ Short

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control

+14.28%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 1 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

11.3

Trend Strength (ADX)

Weak / ranging – trend signals less reliable

Options Signals

32%

IV-Rank (52w)

IV in normal range – no clear vol edge

70% / 30%

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

19d

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+1.62%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+3.63%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

-0.16%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Trend Under Pressure – Bearish Composite Score: -2 / 7

BLOK is showing signs of trend deterioration. The primary swing trend has turned negative. Momentum has been running negative for -7 days though selling strength is beginning to ease. The moving average structure is breaking down.

What to watch

This is not an environment for new long exposure. If holding a position, reassess the stop placement relative to the EMA21 at $62.05 and GD50 at $62.12.

BLOK Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $60.35 · ATR14: $2.89

Trend Under Pressure – Bearish Composite Score: -2 / 7

What to watch

This is not an environment for new long exposure. If holding a position, reassess the stop placement relative to the EMA21 at $62.05 and GD50 at $62.12.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▼ Short	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -7d	Strength: -0.53 – Fading
Trend Strength (ADX)	11.3 – Weak	ADX38: 0.4
Volatility (HV30)	37.9% – Calm	HV90: 39.5% \| HV180: 40.9%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Golden Cross ✓	Stack: Mostly aligned (2/3)
EMA21 Distance	-1.24 ATR ↑	EMA21: $62.05
GD200 Extension	0.2 ATR – Normal	GD20: -1.5 \| GD50: -1.0 \| GD100: -1.3

🟡 Downside Momentum Easing

Downward momentum has run -7 days but strength is decreasing (-0.53). The move may be exhausting.

⚪ Trend Strength – ADX14: 11.3 (Weak)

Weak or ranging market. ADX38: 0.4. Trend-following signals carry lower reliability.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 37.9% | HV90: 39.5% | HV180: 40.9%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

⭐ Golden Cross – Long-term Bullish

Golden Cross in place. GD50 $62.12 above GD200 $60.03 by 3.48%. Long-term structure is bullish. MA stack: Mostly aligned (2/3).

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($62.05) with -1.24 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $63.00 (-1.5 ATR) | GD50: $62.12 (-1.0 ATR) | GD100: $62.70 (-1.3 ATR) | GD200: $60.03 (0.2 ATR). ATR14: $2.89.

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	13.33	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 2.01	1.04	-1.65			1.87

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

BLOK - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for BLOK:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
17.08.26	$61.08	19d	+1.62%	+3.63%	-0.16%	+0%
10.04.26	$53.98	41d	+11.24%	+18.23%	+13.69%	+13.69%
08.01.26	$61.71	28d	+1.99%	-0.11%	-0.11%	-0.11%
28.08.25	$60.02	46d	+5.48%	+7.26%	+23.46%	+17.13%
24.04.25	$39.65	59d	+4.44%	+33.97%	+26.91%	+48.95%
12.02.25	$48.06	8d	+0.77%	+0.77%	+0.77%	+0.77%
23.05.24	$32.74	33d	+8.83%	+7.97%	+10.38%	+13.96%
14.02.24	$32.34	26d	+4.64%	+8.69%	+11.72%	+7.67%
29.03.23	$17.52	27d	+5.65%	+1.6%	+1.6%	+1.6%
24.03.23	$17.04	1d	-2.11%	+0%	+0%	+0%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for BLOK: 14.28%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
10-15%	1	+11.24%	+18.23%	+13.69%	+13.69%	Hold
7-10%	5	+8.24%	+10.85%	+10.21%	+17.06%	Hold
5-7%	3	+5.9%	+4.73%	+10.13%	+8.02%	Close
3-5%	3	+4.1%	+15.94%	+14.98%	+20.59%	Hold
1-3%	6	+2.04%	+1.83%	+2.02%	+1.83%	Close
0-1%	1	+0.77%	+0.77%	+0.77%	+0.77%	Close
-1-0%	1	-0.06%	-7.48%	-7.48%	-7.48%	Neg
-3-1%	3	-1.67%	-0.86%	-0.86%	+0%	Neg
-5-3%	1	-3.91%	-3.91%	+0%	+0%	Neg
-10-7%	1	-8.23%	-8.23%	-8.23%	-8.23%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 3% after 10 days

Signal data as of October 7, 2026

LOW ALERT ● Neutral Strength: 2.5

Options Metrics

IV-Rank (52w)

32%

IV is in its normal historical range – no structural vol edge in either direction.

Call / Put Flow

70% / 30%

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

GEX (Mio.)

7,153.1

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 · 25.4%

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

$60.35

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 →

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	-6.04%
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)

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