{"id":846382,"date":"2025-05-07T09:12:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:12:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-inflow-surpasses-gold-etf-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-05-07T09:12:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T14:12:14","slug":"blackrock-bitcoin-etf-inflow-surpasses-gold-etf-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/07\/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-inflow-surpasses-gold-etf-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Inflow Surpasses Gold ETF in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"main\" id=\"main-content-row\">\n<article id=\"the-post\" data-post-url=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-inflow-surpasses-gold-etf-in-2025\/\" data-post-title=\"BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Inflow Surpasses Gold ETF in 2025\" data-post-edit=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/wp-admin\/post.php?post=451962&#038;action=edit\">\n<div>\n<figure><img width=\"900\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29192443\/BlackRock-Bitcoin-ETF-Inflow-Explodes-to-Nearly-1-Billion-in-a-Day.webp\" alt=\"BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Inflow Explodes to Nearly $1 Billion in a Day\" data-main-img=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"   data-old-src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20900%20471'%3E%3C\/svg%3E\" data-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29192443\/BlackRock-Bitcoin-ETF-Inflow-Explodes-to-Nearly-1-Billion-in-a-Day.webp 900w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29192443\/BlackRock-Bitcoin-ETF-Inflow-Explodes-to-Nearly-1-Billion-in-a-Day-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29192443\/BlackRock-Bitcoin-ETF-Inflow-Explodes-to-Nearly-1-Billion-in-a-Day-768x402.webp 768w\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/image.coinpedia.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/29192443\/BlackRock-Bitcoin-ETF-Inflow-Explodes-to-Nearly-1-Billion-in-a-Day.webp\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Gold may be outperforming Bitcoin in price this year, but <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/metaplanet-acquires-additional-555-btc-after-raising-25m-via-zero-coupon-bonds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">institutional investors are doubling down on BTC<\/a>. BlackRock\u2019s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has already attracted nearly $7 billion in inflows in 2025, surpassing the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), the world\u2019s largest gold ETF.<\/p>\n<p>This growing interest signals a powerful shift: <strong>institutions are betting on Bitcoin\u2019s long-term growth<\/strong>, regardless of short-term volatility.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"h-gold-vs-bitcoin-2025-performance-breakdown\">Gold vs. Bitcoin: 2025 Performance Breakdown<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Gold has been on a winning streak in 2025<\/strong>, delivering strong monthly gains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>January<\/strong>: +6.59%<\/li>\n<li><strong>February<\/strong>: +2.02%<\/li>\n<li><strong>March<\/strong>: +8.72%<\/li>\n<li><strong>April<\/strong>: +5.22%<\/li>\n<li><strong>April 8\u201321 alone<\/strong>: +14.83%<\/li>\n<li><strong>May (so far)<\/strong>: +4%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total YTD Growth<\/strong>: <strong>+30.33%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <strong>Bitcoin has had a choppy ride<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>January<\/strong>: +9.54%<\/li>\n<li><strong>February<\/strong>: -17.5%<\/li>\n<li><strong>March<\/strong>: -2.19%<\/li>\n<li><strong>April<\/strong>: +14.2%<\/li>\n<li><strong>May (so far)<\/strong>: +3.04%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Total YTD Growth<\/strong>: <strong>+3.84%<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Clearly, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/price-analysis\/gold-price-extends-gains-beyond-3420-oz-what-next-for-bitcoin-price\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">gold is outperforming Bitcoin in terms of price<\/a> this year. But the <strong>ETF inflow data tells a different story<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-bitcoin-etf-ibit-vs-gold-etf-gld-where-the-money-is-going\"><strong>Bitcoin ETF (IBIT) vs. Gold ETF (GLD): Where the Money Is Going<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Despite Bitcoin\u2019s slower price gains, <strong>BlackRock\u2019s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)<\/strong> has pulled in <strong>$6.96 billion<\/strong> in inflows this year. In contrast, <strong>SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)<\/strong> attracted <strong>$6.5 billion<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Investors are increasingly viewing <a href=\"https:\/\/markets.coinpedia.org\/bitcoin-etf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitcoin ETFs<\/a> as a long-term growth vehicle, favoring them over traditional safe-haven assets like gold.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"h-bitcoin-etfs-could-eclipse-gold\"><strong>Bitcoin ETFs Could Eclipse Gold<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/EricBalchunas\/status\/1919717100416880909\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ETF analyst Eric Balchunas<\/a> said this trend is only just beginning. He believes Bitcoin ETFs may triple the assets under management of gold ETFs within the next 3\u20135 years, driven by institutional demand and evolving market confidence. While gold leads in performance, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/microstrategy-in-big-trouble-as-bitcoin-price-10-away-from-liquidation-threat\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bitcoin is winning institutional trust<\/a>. The rising capital inflows into BTC ETFs suggest that Bitcoin is no longer a fringe asset \u2014 it\u2019s being cemented as a mainstream financial instrument.<\/p>\n<div>\n<h5>Never Miss a Beat in the Crypto World!<\/h5>\n<p>Stay ahead with breaking news, expert analysis, and real-time updates on the latest trends in Bitcoin, altcoins, DeFi, NFTs, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"e65581d15f79a3ee54ea6f315460966e\">\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"67ce8358999989100e729fd9231f94a0\" id=\"faq-question-1746624175962\">\n<p><strong><strong>Will Bitcoin ETFs surpass gold ETFs in the future?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Analysts expect Bitcoin ETFs to triple gold ETF assets in 3\u20135 years due to rising institutional demand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"f5e27d9c1dfae227c2f55ea5c26bf7ee\" id=\"faq-question-1746624237291\">\n<p><strong><strong>Is gold outperforming Bitcoin in 2025?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Yes, gold has achieved over 30% YTD growth, while Bitcoin\u2019s YTD growth stands at approximately 3.84%.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"1cbf942bc18eaf35fd882b1235081443\" id=\"faq-question-1746624242265\">\n<p><strong><strong>How much has BlackRock\u2019s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) attracted in 2025?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As of May 2025, IBIT has pulled in nearly $7 billion in inflows, surpassing the SPDR Gold Trust\u2019s $6.5 billion. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.coindesk.com\/markets\/2025\/05\/07\/blackrock-s-spot-bitcoin-etf-tops-world-s-largest-gold-fund-in-inflows-this-year?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"bfb33a110d62830fabde4c09d8f62c37\">\n<h2>We&#8217;d Love to Hear Your Thoughts on This Article!<\/h2>\n<div data-rocket-location-hash=\"795d1ab964e5e21ed8ddc9b6325165cb\">\n<h4>Was this writing helpful?<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/coinpedia.org\/news\/blackrock-bitcoin-etf-inflow-surpasses-gold-etf-in-2025\/\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n Vignesh S G<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold may be outperforming Bitcoin in price this year, but institutional investors are doubling down on BTC. BlackRock\u2019s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has already attracted nearly $7 billion in inflows in 2025, surpassing the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD), the world\u2019s largest gold ETF. This growing interest signals a powerful shift: institutions are betting on Bitcoin\u2019s<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":846383,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4041,164],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-846382","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-bitcoin","8":"category-blackrock"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/846382","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=846382"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/846382\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/846383"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=846382"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=846382"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=846382"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}