Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have attracted approximately $56 billion from global asset managers, marking a significant shift in institutional investment strategies. Bitmine CEO Tom Lee, speaking at the Futu Investment Exhibition, argued that Bitcoin is a superior inflation hedge compared to gold, which has failed to keep pace with inflation 48% of the time over the past 55 years. In contrast, Lee claims Bitcoin has outperformed inflation 97% of the time since its inception in 2009, citing its fixed supply of 21 million coins as a key factor. The influx of funds into Bitcoin ETFs reflects a growing institutional appetite for the cryptocurrency, moving it closer to mainstream financial instruments like gold. Bitcoin was trading near $66,000 at the time of Lee's remarks, despite a recent 3.35% price dip. Lee also highlighted Ethereum's potential as a foundational layer for Wall Street's future financial operations, suggesting its use in tokenization and settlement processes.