While August showed an unusual pattern of outflows for both Bitcoin and gold, the month’s final days marked a break from the usual market volatility. Both asset classes saw significant redemptions during the latter half of August, highlighting the unsettling impact of uncertainty in U.S. monetary policy on global markets. 8 consecutive days saw Bitcoin ETF withdrawals exceeding $2 billion, while gold funds experienced similar outflows totaling nearly half a billion dollars in just one week. However, both assets showed brief recoveries in September with Bitcoin ETFs enjoying four-day inflows and gold funds rebounding from the initial losses. This unusual alignment suggests investors are pulling back significantly rather than strategically shifting between these asset classes.