Bitcoin ETP capital inflows surpass gold, traditional capital allocation patterns are being rewritten

2025-12-19 16:34:09

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【Blockchain Rhythm】An interesting phenomenon worth noting. Bradley Duke, Managing Director of Bitwise, pointed out on December 19th that although gold performed well in 2025, the funds attracted by Bitcoin’s exchange-traded products (ETPs) have already surpassed those of gold ETPs.

This data comparison actually explains a lot. Traditional safe-haven assets like gold have always been a staple in institutional allocations, yet this year Bitcoin ETPs attracted more incremental funds. To some extent, this reflects the rising recognition of crypto assets among mainstream capital, with many traditional financial players beginning to consider Bitcoin as an asset allocation option.

Of course, this is also partly due to the push from Bitcoin spot ETPs in the North American market. These products make it easier for institutions and retail investors to participate in Bitcoin investments, removing barriers like wallets and exchanges. The appearance of this comparative data in 2025 somewhat indicates that the position of crypto assets within the traditional financial system is quietly changing.

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AirdropHuntress

· 12-19 17:04

The data looks good, but it depends on who is buying. Institutions are shifting from gold to Bitcoin; frankly, it's still about chasing returns...

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DecentralizedElder

· 12-19 17:03

Gold has to step aside; I never expected digital gold to be so powerful. --- Institutions are starting to buy the dip, indicating big things are about to happen. --- ETP really lowers the barrier, allowing those traditional finance giants to get on board. No wonder capital is pouring in crazily. --- Surpassed? Then gold miners must be crying, haha. --- Now those who say "Bitcoin is a bubble" should shut up. --- This move in North America is truly brilliant, allowing both retail and institutional investors to benefit. --- The configuration pattern hasn't changed; I still believe Bitcoin will continue to rise. --- Basically, it's still the ETP simplifying the process; otherwise, it would have turned the world upside down long ago. --- Traditional capital has finally recognized reality; being late is better than never arriving.

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MEVHunter

· 12-19 16:50

lmao wait... so institutions finally realized they can just buy the dip through ETP without getting their hands dirty? that's the real arbitrage play right there. gold losing flow to btc isn't some moral victory tho, it's just trad finance realizing the barrier to entry finally cracked. those custody solutions basically weaponized fomo against their own playbook.

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PerpetualLonger

· 12-19 16:47

Gold has been overtaken, this is the real bull market signal, even full positions are not enough.

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ApeWithNoChain

· 12-19 16:39

Gold is going to lose its job haha, while traditional finance is still sleeping, we've already hopped on the train.

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