Bitcoin and Gold ETFs Combined Break $500B Barrier

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By James Van Straten, AI Boost|Edited by Parikshit Mishra

Aug 4, 2025, 9:38 a.m.

Bitcoin ETF assets have jumped from $20 billion to $162 billion, driven by strong inflows following the approval of US spot bitcoin ETFs.
Gold ETF AUM has nearly doubled to $325 billion, while bitcoin’s price has outpaced gold, rising 175% versus gold’s 66% since the ETF launch.

The combined assets under management (AUM) of gold and bitcoin

BTC$114,391.17

exchange traded funds(ETFs)have crossed the $500 billion mark for the first time, according to the latest data from theBold Report.

As of early August 2025, gold ETFs represent approximately $325 billion, while bitcoin ETFs have surged to $162 billion.

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Gold has long been a staple in ETF markets, consistently increasing in size each year. However, bitcoin has been rapidly gaining ground, particularly following the launch of US spot bitcoin ETFs.

Prior to their approval, global bitcoin ETF AUM was around $20 billion. In the months since, that figure has grown more than eightfold, marking a major shift in institutional demand. In the same period, gold ETFs have also expanded, nearly doubling from $170 billion.

The chart tracking AUM growth over the past five years illustrates this transformation. While gold ETFs have followed a steady upward trend, bitcoin ETFs show a sharper, more recent acceleration.

Price movements have mirrored this divergence. Since the US bitcoin ETF launch, bitcoin’s price has climbed approximately 175%, compared to a 66% rise in gold. This reflects both increasing investor interest in bitcoin and its higher volatility profile.

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James Van Straten is a Senior Analyst at CoinDesk, specializing in Bitcoin and its interplay with the macroeconomic environment. Previously, James worked as a Research Analyst at Saidler & Co., a Swiss hedge fund, where he developed expertise in on-chain analytics. His work focuses on monitoring flows to analyze Bitcoin’s role within the broader financial system.

In addition to his professional endeavors, James serves as an advisor to Coinsilium, a UK publicly traded company, where he provides guidance on their Bitcoin treasury strategy. He also holds investments in Bitcoin and Strategy (MSTR).

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