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Sign InIn a shift reflecting changing risk appetite, the momentum behind semiconductor and AI stocks is showing signs of cracking, potentially triggering a capital rotation back into hedging assets. According to reports, the AI-driven trade previously pulled an estimated $22 billion from gold and Bitcoin investments. As the rally in chip stocks loses steam, investors are now considering a reversal of those flows back into traditional and digital safe havens.
This rotation follows a dominant period for major players like TSM and NVIDIA, but recent price action suggests a cooling phase. Per market data, TSM closed at $424.61 on July 21, 2026, after hitting a session low of $413.56. This technical softening supports the sentiment that the 'tide is turning' as traders re-evaluate the sustainability of AI-related gains compared to the relative value in previously exited hedges.
Looking ahead, market participants will monitor TSM at its $424.61 level (close July 21, 2026) to determine if the semiconductor slide will accelerate. While the immediate focus remains on sector-specific momentum, broader economic indicators will be crucial in deciding how much of the $22 billion in displaced liquidity finds its way back into the gold and Bitcoin markets.