The combined assets under management (AUM) of gold and bitcoin
Exchange -traded funds (ETFS) has crossed the brand of $ 500 billion for the first time, according to the latest data from the bold report.
From the beginning of August 2025 Gold ETFs represents approx. $ 325 billion, while Bitcoin ETFs have risen to $ 162 billion.
Gold has long been a staple in ETF markets that consistently rise in size every year. However, Bitcoin has quickly gained a place, especially after the launch of US Spot Bitcoin ETFs.
Before their approval, Global Bitcoin Etf AUM was about $ 20 billion. In the months ago, this figure has grown more than eight times, marking a major shift in institutional demand. In the same period, gold -Tfs have also expanded and almost doubled from $ 170 billion.
The diagram’s tracking of AUM growth in the last five years illustrates this transformation. While Gold ETFs have followed a stable upward trend, Bitcoin ETFs show a sharper, newer acceleration.
Price movements have mirrored this divergence. Since the US Bitcoin ETF launch, Bitcoin’s award has risen about 175% compared to a 66% increase in gold. This reflects both increasing investor interest in Bitcoin and its higher volatility profile.
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