21Shares launched the Bitcoin and Gold ETF (BOLD) on the London Stock Exchange on Jan. 13, marking the first U.K.-listed product to offer combined exposure to both assets.
By Bhushan Akolkar
Editor Hamza Tariq
Updated
2 mins read
On January 13, 21Shares launched its Bitcoin and Gold ETF (BOLD), which began trading on the London Stock Exchange.
This offers investors a regulated vehicle, offering exposure to both physical gold and digital gold.
The BOLD ETF is also the first in the United Kingdom to provide exposure to both assets within one instrument.
The 21Shares Bitcoin and Gold ETF combines the two most liquid alternative assets in a single, risk-weighted portfolio.
The launch follows the removal of U.K. restrictions on crypto ETFs in October 2025, as well as the growing demand for regulated crypto products.
This BOLD ETF from asset manager 21Shares pairs Bitcoin’s BTC $91 841 24h volatility: 1.5% Market cap: $1.84 T Vol. 24h: $47.83 B long-term growth potential with gold’s role as a store of value.
The product offers investors greater diversification beyond traditional asset classes and also limits the volatility associated with just holding Bitcoin.
BOLD was first introduced in Switzerland in April 2022 and is already listed on several major European exchanges.
Since its launch, the fund has delivered a 122.5% return in sterling terms through the end of 2025, outperforming both Bitcoin and gold over the same period.
The underlying Bitcoin and gold are held with institutional-grade custodians. Portfolio allocations are rebalanced on a monthly basis to maintain equal risk exposure between the two assets, rather than equal capital weighting.
This approach adjusts the portfolio by reducing the allocation in the stronger-performing asset and increasing it in the weaker one, maintaining balanced risk exposure.
The 21Shares Bitcoin and Gold ETF trades intraday on the exchange and carries a total expense ratio of 0.65%.
Over the past year, amid significant global monetary uncertainty, Bitcoin and gold have shown opposite trends.
While Bitcoin ended 2025 relatively flat, gold rallied by more than 65% over the same period.
Currently, gold is trading at a record high of $4,600 per ounce, while Bitcoin is nearly 30% below its all-time high.
Despite their contrasting price movements, both assets have seen increased institutional participation over the past year.
When you look at the valuation of Bitcoin against Gold, Bitcoin topped in December 2024. pic.twitter.com/0WcA3N54Ze
— Benjamin Cowen (@intocryptoverse) December 31, 2025
Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.
Bhushan is a FinTech enthusiast and holds a good flair in understanding financial markets. His interest in economics and finance draw his attention towards the new emerging Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency markets. He is continuously in a learning process and keeps himself motivated by sharing his acquired knowledge. In free time he reads thriller fictions novels and sometimes explore his culinary skills.
