Bitcoin ETFs Surge Toward $100 Billion, Challenging Gold’s Dominance

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have seen a remarkable surge in investor interest recently, led by BlackRock’s iShares IBIT fund.

With total assets under management crossing the $100 billion mark, Bitcoin ETFs are now emerging as a serious contender against Gold ETFs, with analysts predicting they could surpass gold by the end of the year if current trends persist. Such growth would depend on sustained inflows and the cryptocurrency reaching new all-time price levels.

Could Bitcoin ETFs Outpace Gold Funds?

The rapid rise of Bitcoin ETFs has taken the market by storm, with their total value swelling to $100 billion in under a year. In contrast, Gold ETFs, which have been around for decades, currently hold $271 billion as of the third quarter of 2024, according to the World Gold Council. However, the momentum is shifting. Bitcoin ETFs saw massive inflows in recent months, while Gold ETFs experienced outflows for the first time in half a year, narrowing the gap between the two.

ETF expert Nate Geraci has suggested that Bitcoin ETFs could challenge Gold ETFs sooner than expected, especially given their unprecedented growth rate. He noted that the scale of this achievement is extraordinary, considering Bitcoin ETFs are less than a year old, while physical Gold ETFs have had decades to establish themselves.

The BlackRock iShares Bitcoin ETF has been a standout performer, attracting over $4 billion in inflows since Thanksgiving alone. On a single day last week, the fund brought in an additional $393 million, pushing its total inflows close to $36 billion and solidifying its position as one of the most successful ETF launches in history.