As of Tuesday, January 27, the Amplify Blockchain Technology ETF (BLOK) has jumped 11.78% year-to-date, according to Ycharts. That gap underscores where investors are currently finding momentum: not in mega-cap software, but in blockchain infrastructure. Why BLOK Is OutperformingBLOK’s strong start may largely be attributed to its active approach and its exposure to more dynamic segments of the digital asset market. A key on-ramp for retail crypto investors, Robinhood has benefited from a sharp rebound in digital asset trading volumes. A key on-ramp for retail crypto investors, Robinhood has benefited from a sharp rebound in digital asset trading volumes.