The combined assets under management of gold and bitcoin exchange traded funds have reached a historic milestone, surpassing $500 billion for the first time ever. Fresh data from the Bold Report shows this remarkable achievement as of early August 2025.
Gold ETFs currently hold approximately $325 billion in assets, while bitcoin ETFs have climbed to an impressive $162 billion. The precious metal has maintained its position as a cornerstone of the ETF marketplace, showing consistent growth year after year. Meanwhile, bitcoin has been making significant strides, especially after the introduction of US spot bitcoin ETFs.
Bitcoin ETFs Show Explosive Growth
Before receiving regulatory approval, bitcoin ETF assets under management globally sat at roughly $20 billion. Since then, this figure has expanded more than eightfold, demonstrating a dramatic shift in how institutions view digital assets.
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During this same timeframe, gold ETFs haven’t remained stagnant either, nearly doubling their assets from $170 billion.
A five-year chart displaying AUM growth patterns reveals the stark difference between these two asset classes. Gold ETFs have maintained their characteristic steady climb upward, while bitcoin ETFs demonstrate a much steeper and more recent surge in growth.
The price performance of both assets tells a similar story of divergence. Following the launch of US bitcoin ETFs, bitcoin’s value has jumped roughly 175%, significantly outpacing gold’s 66% increase. These numbers highlight both the growing appetite for bitcoin among investors and its characteristically higher volatility compared to traditional safe-haven assets.
Market Implications
This milestone signals strong institutional confidence in both traditional and digital store-of-value assets, potentially encouraging further mainstream adoption. The rapid growth in bitcoin ETF assets demonstrates that institutional investors are increasingly comfortable allocating significant capital to cryptocurrency investments.
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