Gold ETFs Surpass Bitcoin with Record 2025 Inflows
- Record inflows for gold ETFs eclipse Bitcoin in third quarter.
- Strong institutional demand drives market trends.
- New capital allocation favors gold despite Bitcoin’s growth.
On October 1, 2025, both gold and Bitcoin ETFs saw substantial inflows, with gold setting a new record in institutional demand compared to Bitcoin’s continued growth.
The trend underscores an intensified competition for safe-haven assets, impacting market strategies as gold ETFs reclaim dominance while Bitcoin continues to attract noteworthy institutional interest.
Gold ETFs have outpaced Bitcoin in attracting institutional capital, with primary data showing gold as the leading asset in new allocations. Institutional drivers reveal a preference for gold as a safe-haven amid macroeconomic uncertainties.
Funds like SPDR Gold Shares and GLDM captured significant inflows in September, while Bitcoin maintained notable momentum through vehicles like BlackRock’s IBIT. Gold’s dominance reflects a shift from earlier trends where Bitcoin initially led.
“The shift back to gold prominence indicates a growing institutional reliance on traditional safe-haven assets,” Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF Analyst, Bloomberg, commented, showcasing the current market dynamics.
The shift back to gold prominence indicates a growing institutional reliance on traditional safe-haven assets. This preference impacts various sectors, particularly financial markets that track these trends for stability indicators.
Cumulative assets under management for gold surpass $325 billion, highlighting its appeal amidst economic volatility. Conversely, Bitcoin’s rapid growth remains significant, maintaining a strong foothold in alternative asset strategies.
While Bitcoin’s expansion indicates robust market interest, its ETF flows are still 70% of gold’s. The growth trajectory suggests that Bitcoin can compete closely, but gold retains its stronghold due to macro hedging needs and structural stability.
Insights from Ecoinometrics and market analysts underscore Bitcoin’s potential to rally further. Developments indicate a stark contrast between Bitcoin’s rapid adoption post-ETF approval and gold’s consistent demand amidst de-dollarization and economic volatility.
