US-based Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have experienced a surge in trading volume this year, reaching unprecedented levels. A single week saw $25 billion poured into these ETFs, showcasing strong investor interest. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has emerged as a key driver of this growth, recording both high inflows and increasing popularity. 30 days straight without outflows have contributed to a $9 billion influx this year for IBIT, positioning it among the top five ETFs globally in digital investments. IBIT’s recent surge coincided with Bitcoin hitting an all-time high (ATH), further fueling investor confidence. Bloomberg analysts observed that several Bitcoin ETFs are witnessing double their usual daily flow rates. Bitwise, a crypto asset manager, predicts strong growth for Bitcoin ETFs, forecasting $120 billion in 2025 and $300 billion in 2026. Compared to gold ETFs, Bitcoin ETFs have grown significantly faster in their initial year, reaching $125 billion in assets compared to the slower pace of gold. If this trend continues, Bitwise believes Bitcoin ETFs could reach $100 billion annually by 2027, potentially eclipsing gold’s appeal for major institutional investors.