##  [# Bitcoin ETFs Flourish While Gold Funds Shed Assets](/sections/data-dive/bitcoin-etfs-flourish-while-gold-funds-shed-assets) 

 

# Bitcoin ETFs Flourish While Gold Funds Shed Assets

 

 

\- Bitcoin funds attract billions in new investment while gold funds face outflows.  
\- IBIT leads with $10.7B of YTD inflows even with the recent price drop.  
\- GLD records $2.2B in monthly outflows despite the metal's 26% gain.



 

 

 

 

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The [**iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)**](/ibit) is attracting billions in fresh investor capital while [gold ETFs](/topics/gold) face mounting outflows, highlighting a shift in how investors view digital assets versus traditional safe havens.

The divergence reflects changing investor sentiment as [Bitcoin ETFs](/topics/bitcoin) continue to gain popularity despite recent price volatility, while gold funds struggle with outflows even as the metal posts strong year-to-date gains of more than 26%.

## IBIT, Bitcoin ETFs Show Strength 

IBIT leads the cryptocurrency charge with $10.7 billion in year-to-date inflows, including $5.8 billion over the past month alone, according to FactSet data. The fund has amassed $67.9 billion in assets under management since its launch, making it the largest spot Bitcoin ETF.

Bitcoin currently trades around $106,650, about 4.6% below its May 22 all-time high near $111,970, according to CoinMarketCap data. Despite this recent pullback, IBIT has delivered 16.5% returns year to date with a 0.25% expense ratio.

Among other Bitcoin ETFs showing strength, the [**Grayscale Bitcoin Mini Trust ETF (BTC)**](/btc) posted $110.1 million in monthly inflows and $549.3 million year to date with $4.6 billion in assets under management, according to FactSet. The fund carries a lower 0.15% expense ratio and delivered similar performance to other Bitcoin ETFs.

The [**Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund (FBTC)**](/fbtc) also recorded positive flows of $128.8 million year to date and $36 million in the past month, according to FactSet. Fidelity's fund holds $21.3 billion in assets.

Meanwhile, the [**Grayscale Bitcoin Trust ETF (GBTC)**](/gbtc) continues hemorrhaging assets with $1.6 billion in year-to-date outflows and $348.6 million leaving in the past month alone, FactSet data show. The fund carries a higher 1.5% expense ratio compared to newer competitors, helping explain the exodus.

![IBIT vs. FBTC vs. BTC. vs. GBTC](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image%20%288%29.png)*IBIT vs. FBTC vs. BTC. vs. GBTC—Source: FactSet*

 
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## Gold Funds Face Headwinds Despite Metal's Rally

Gold ETFs tell a different story despite the metal posting 26% gains this year. The [**SPDR Gold Trust (GLD)**](/gld), the world's largest gold ETF with $96.4 billion in assets, recorded $2.2 billion in outflows over the past month while managing $5.1 billion in year-to-date inflows, according to FactSet.

GLD tracks gold spot prices and charges a 0.4% expense ratio. Gold recently touched a more than one-week low after a U.S. federal court blocked President Donald Trump's tariffs, reducing the metal's safe-haven appeal, according to [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/india/gold-hits-over-one-week-low-after-us-court-blocks-trumps-tariffs-2025-05-29/).

BlackRock's [**iShares Gold Trust (IAU)**](/iau) shows similar patterns with $131.7 million in monthly outflows despite $4.1 billion in year-to-date inflows, FactSet data indicate. This fund's lower 0.25% expense ratio and $45.6 billion in assets make it a popular alternative to GLD.

Gold-mining ETFs face even steeper outflows. The [**VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)**](/gdxj) shed $329.8 million last month and $1.2 billion year to date despite posting 47.8% returns, according to FactSet. The [**VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)**](/gdx) saw $114.3 million in monthly inflows but $2.8 billion in year-to-date outflows despite similar gains.

![GDX vs. GLD vs. GDXJ vs. IAU](/sites/default/files/inline-images/image%20%289%29.png)*GDX vs. GLD vs. GDXJ vs. IAU—Source: FactSet*



 

 

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