For 5,000 years, gold was humanity's ultimate safe haven. Bitcoin promised a digital alternative. Yet in 2026, investors are selling both to buy AI. Since April, roughly $12B has flowed out of U.S. gold and Bitcoin funds, while semiconductor funds attracted about $20B. The market is redefining what it considers a store of value, shifting from protection to innovation. But beneath the headlines, central banks continue accumulating physical gold at an above-average pace. Retail investors may be chasing the future, while sovereign reserves are still preparing for uncertainty. That divergence is worth watching.
Gold and Bitcoin Flows Shift to AI
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