Contrary to Brandt's firm belief in Bitcoin's long-term dominance over gold, Eric Balchunas, an expert in Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), recently pointed out a potential shift in market sentiment. Balchunas highlighted a resurgence in interest towards gold compared to Bitcoin. He suggested that the current interest in gold, along with Bitcoin's recent struggles, might lead to a temporary diversion of funds away from the cryptocurrency.

Balchunas' analysis implies a potential exhaust in Bitcoin ETFs, as investors might reconsider their investment strategies in favor of gold and other related assets. This contrasting viewpoint to Brandt's emphasizes a fluid and dynamic relationship between Bitcoin and gold within the financial markets.