Gold's Historic Demand and ETF Surge in Q3 2024
Global gold demand reached 1,313 tons in Q3 2024, setting a quarterly record according to the World Gold Council, amid rising ETF inflows and strong OTC trading.
While gold retains its status as a safe-haven asset, no confirmed impact on cryptocurrency markets has been documented from this demand surge.
Gold ETFs saw a rise in assets under management to $407 billion as of August 2025. This signifies a growth in gold's appeal amid potential economic turbulence. Despite this, there remains minimal direct impact on major cryptocurrencies like BTC or ETH. Stakeholders note gold's traditional safe-haven role compared to crypto's volatility.
Potential regulatory adjustments influencing both gold and digital assets are suggested by research. As tangible assets stabilize, digital asset policies might evolve to better integrate commodity-backed financial products, jointly driven by technological advancements and historical market trends.
Global gold demand in the third quarter of 2024 reached a record figure of 1,313 tons, driven by surging ETF inflows and robust OTC activity. David Tait, CEO, World Gold Council
Potential Regulatory Shifts in Gold and Crypto Markets
Gold demand reaching 1,313 tons in Q3 2024 marked the highest recorded level since previous spikes in 2020, spotlighting the metal's ongoing appeal during economic uncertainties.
Bitcoin (BTC) is priced at $110,283.16, with a market cap of $2.20 trillion and a dominance of 58.99%. Despite a slight decrease of 2.48% over the last 24 hours, BTC sees a minor 0.30% rise over seven days. The circulating supply stands at 19,941,900 BTC, updated at 06:31 UTC, Oct 30, 2025.
Research suggests potential regulatory adjustments influencing both gold and digital assets. As tangible assets stabilize, digital asset policies might evolve to better integrate commodity-backed financial products, jointly driven by technological advancements and historical market trends.