BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF Surpasses Gold Fund Inflows, Driving Market Speculation

BlackRock’s Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) has experienced significant growth, attracting $6.96 billion in inflows by April 2025. This achievement places it among the top five ETFs for fund inflows, surpassing even the world’s largest gold fund, SPDR Gold Trust, which reported $6.50 billion in inflows during the same period. Analysts attribute this remarkable success to increasing investor interest in cryptocurrency investments. 2025 has witnessed a shift in market preferences toward cryptocurrencies, with BlackRock’s Bitcoin ETF leading the way.