Combined assets under administration (AUM) Gold and Bitcoin
Exchange of negotiated funds (ETF) I have crossed the $ 500 billion brand for the first time, according to the latest data from the Bold report.
In early August 2025, Golden ETFs represent approximately $ 325 billion, while Bitcoin ETFs have increased to $ 162 billion.
Gold has long been a basic element in ETF markets, constantly increasing every year. However, Bitcoin has been rapidly gaining land, particularly after the launch of the American Bitcoin Spot ETFs.
Before its approval, Global Bitcoin ETF AUM was around $ 20 billion. In later months, that figure has grown more than eight times, marking an important change in institutional demand. In the same period, Golden ETFs have also expanded, almost doubleing from $ 170 billion.
The graph that tracks AUM’s growth in the last five years illustrates this transformation. While Golden ETFs have followed a constant ascending trend, Bitcoin ETF shows a more clear and recent acceleration.
Price movements have reflected this divergence. Since the launch of the US Bitcoin ETF. UU., The price of Bitcoin has increased approximately 175%, compared to a 66% increase in gold. This reflects both the growing interest of investors in Bitcoin and their greatest volatility profile.
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