Spot Crypto ETFs Take Over Q2 2025 Inflows Spot Ethereum and Bitcoin ETFs are capturing the exchange-traded fund market in 2025. They’ve brought in a staggering $20 billion since April 8—more than any other asset class. Spotting the trend as a harbinger of growing investor confidence in crypto as a sound and strategic investment is Nate Geraci, President of NovaDius Wealth. A chart by Strategas analyst Todd Sohn confirms the trend: spot crypto ETFs trounced old favorites like precious metals and commodities by a considerable margin. Bitcoin and Ethereum Leave Gold in the Dust Spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs pulled in twice the amount of net inflows of all precious metal ETFs put together, despite the conventional function of gold as the inflation hedge of choice. They beat thematic and Treasury bill ETFs, quite an achievement during a time of rising yields and mania over AI-themed funds. This shows that investors increasingly view crypto—especially Bitcoin—as a modern hedge against inflation, geopolitical tensions, and uncertainty over monetary policy. Bitcoin ETFs Grow Faster Than Gold Ever Did Bitcoin’s rate of growth is particularly striking. A chart by Phil Rosen shows Bitcoin ETFs have gained $50 billion in 150 days of trading—nearly three-quarters of gold ETFs’ $70 billion gain over 13 years. But gold commands the most total AUM overall. SPDR Gold Shares leads with $102.12 billion, and iShares Gold Trust leads with $47.75 billion. Bitcoin may be closing the gap, but gold is the macro hedging big gun—at least for now.
