BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF Exceeds Gold Fund in 2025 Inflows
Despite Bitcoin’s 3.8% price growth this year, significantly lagging behind the 29% surge in gold, BlackRock’s Spot Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) has attracted an impressive $6.96 billion in inflows, making it the sixth-largest ETF globally in terms of new capital for 2025, according to Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas. This performance highlights the continued institutional confidence in Bitcoin’s long-term potential.
In comparison, SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), the world’s largest gold-backed ETF, has seen $6.5 billion in inflows, moving it down to the seventh spot in the rankings. While gold has surged due to factors like inflation concerns, global trade uncertainty, and geopolitical instability, Bitcoin’s relatively flat performance has not deterred institutional investors from betting on its future.
The rise of IBIT demonstrates the increasing appeal of Bitcoin ETFs despite short-term price fluctuations. Bitcoin, often called digital gold, reached record highs in January, but is now trading over 10% below those levels.
Balchunas expressed confidence in the trajectory of Bitcoin ETFs, forecasting that they will surpass gold ETFs in assets under management over the next 3 to 5 years.
“The strong inflows into Bitcoin ETFs, even in the face of a challenging market, underscore institutional optimism about Bitcoin’s long-term role in the global financial system,” Balchunas stated on X.
