Bloomberg's senior ETF analyst Eric Balchunas predicted that Bitcoin ETFs will eventually triple the assets of gold ETFs, citing younger investor interest and growing institutional adoption. However, he also admitted that Bitcoin ETFs have recently "burned cash," meaning inflows have not kept pace with asset growth, reflecting poor price performance. Over the past year, Bitcoin ETFs like iShares Bitcoin Trust have fallen significantly, while gold ETFs have gained. The analyst believes Bitcoin's long-term growth will outpace gold as younger generations inherit wealth and prefer Bitcoin as a store of value, though gold remains a respected asset with a strong historical track record. Investors should watch whether Bitcoin's recent price bounce sustains and if it can narrow gold's lead by year-end.
Following the analyst's view on Bitcoin ETFs potentially tripling gold ETFs, on Pluang as of Sep 18, 2026 04:12 WIB, the iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) trades at USD 43.28 with a modest 1-day gain of +0.56% and a market cap of $62.08B. Meanwhile, the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) remains higher priced at USD 397.88, up 1.57% for the day, holding a larger market cap of $145.05B. Pluang users typically hold IBIT for 38 days versus 70 days for GLD, with more active buying interest in gold ETFs at 78% compared to 33% for Bitcoin ETFs.
The iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) remains the largest spot Bitcoin ETF with $69 billion in assets under management. It benefits from Bitcoin's strong market dominance and institutional adoption, supported by a 59% market share and $3.96 billion ne...
In 2026, U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced net outflows on about 48% of trading days but still reported net inflows totaling $1.2 billion for the year. Daily fund flows can be volatile and influenced by large investors, so single-day outflows, like ...
Investors can hold Bitcoin in a Roth IRA either by investing in a spot Bitcoin fund or by setting up a self-directed IRA that holds actual coins. Spot Bitcoin funds are simpler, with lower fees and custodial management, while self-directed IRAs invol...
In early October 2026, BlackRock's crypto portfolio increased by $291.7 million, driven by a $545.57 million purchase of Bitcoin through its iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT). Meanwhile, its iShares Ethereum Trust ETF (ETHA) sold $253.87 million worth of ...
