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Crypto continues its climb as the total assets under management (AUM) for gold and bitcoin ETFs have crossed $500 billion for the first time, according to the latest Bold Report. Gold ETFs currently account for about $325 billion, while bitcoin ETFs have soared to $162 billion as of early August 2025.
Bitcoin’s sharp rise is driven by the launch of US spot bitcoin ETFs. Prior to their approval, global bitcoin ETF AUM was around $20 billion. Since then, it has grown more than eightfold, signaling a major shift in institutional interest. Gold ETFs have also expanded significantly, nearly doubling from $170 billion, showing strong demand for both traditional and digital stores of value.
Over the past five years, gold ETFs have shown a steady upward trend, while bitcoin ETFs have surged rapidly. Since the US bitcoin ETF debut, bitcoin’s price has jumped nearly 175%, compared to a 66% rise in gold, reflecting bitcoin’s growing appeal and higher volatility.
