<ul><li>Bitcoin ETFs saw $5.23 billion in net inflows in May, surpassing gold ETF outflows of $1.58 billion, indicating a shift in investor preference from traditional assets to digital alternatives like Bitcoin.</li><li>BlackRock's IBIT led with $5.9 billion of inflows despite outflows across the sector on May 31, with Bitcoin's price climbing 11% in May.</li><li>The surge in IBIT's inflows is attributed to institutional demand, as it managed $69.2 billion in assets and accounted for over 80% of total Bitcoin ETF volume.</li><li>Gold ETF outflows reflected changing safe-haven preferences, with global shifts in inflation expectations and central bank policy contributing to reduced gold appeal as a store of value, while Bitcoin gains ground as an alternative hedge.</li></ul>

Bitcoin ETFs Outpace Gold ETFs With $5.23B Surge—Are Investors Ditching Old Safe Havens?

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