IBIT outperforms gold ETF by 33%, signaling a shift to digital assets

IBIT outperformed the GLD gold ETF by 33 percentage points since March 2026. Bloomberg ETF analysis indicates a significant shift in investor sentiment toward digital assets.

The iShares Bitcoin Trust attracted $4.2 billion in net inflows during this period. Conversely, the GLD gold ETF experienced $9 billion in net outflows.

These movements created a $13 billion capital flow gap between the two investment vehicles. Investors are increasingly adopting Bitcoin as a store of value over traditional commodities.