Bitcoin ETFs Approaching Gold in Assets Under Management
U.S. spot-listed bitcoin ETFs are achieving remarkable growth, currently boasting an AUM of $120 billion, which is just shy of gold ETFs' $125 billion.
Key Insights:
- The year 2024 has seen a significant rise in institutional adoption of bitcoin, including its integration into public balance sheets.
- A recent report by K33 Research indicates that bitcoin ETFs reached $129.25 billion in AUM by December 17, surpassing gold ETFs at $128.88 billion, as noted by Vetle Lunde, analyst at K33 Research.
- Meanwhile, products based solely on spot assets still show gold in the lead, with Eric Balchunas stating that bitcoin spot ETFs hold $120 billion in AUM compared to gold's $125 billion.
The strong activity in Bitcoin futures at the CME exchange signals further momentum toward the year's end, setting the stage for potentially significant growth in the bitcoin market.