Record ETF flows show the ‘debasement trade’ is overtaking AI, analyst says

Aug 26, 2026 8:47 PM

The AI hype is officially losing its crown. While the world was distracted by semiconductors, the "debasement trade" just exploded with a record $7 billion flowing into Gold and Bitcoin ETFs in one week. This shift proves investors are now more terrified of $40 trillion in national debt than they are excited about AI's potential. Is the tech boom being killed by a collapsing dollar, or is this just a temporary hedge? Do you agree that AI is taking a backseat?
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