Bloomberg Intelligence’s senior commodity strategist, Mike McGlone, recently warned that the synchronized surge in Bitcoin, gold, equities, and Treasury yields could create significant challenges for the Federal Reserve. He described the current rally across multiple asset classes as unstable and potentially inflationary, a situation that could push the Fed to consider tightening monetary policy despite political pressure for easing.
According to McGlone, this broad market rally is “unsustainable” and overdue for volatility after a relatively quiet summer. If asset prices, particularly Bitcoin and gold, continue climbing, the risk of inflationary pressure increases. In that case, the Fed might be forced to act more aggressively, even though markets have been expecting potential rate cuts.
Bitcoin recently experienced a sharp pullback of about six percent from its local high of approximately $120,000 to just under $113,000 by late August 2025. This swift decline highlights the fragile confidence among institutional investors, especially with the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy guidance expected during the Jackson Hole symposium.
McGlone also highlighted the Bitcoin-to-gold ratio as a crucial indicator. The ratio currently sits near 35 ounces of gold per Bitcoin, a level first reached in 2021. If Bitcoin falls below this point relative to gold, capital could shift away from cryptocurrencies and into U.S. Treasuries, potentially lowering yields and signaling a stronger move toward safe-haven assets.
In summary, the parallel rise in Bitcoin, gold, equities, and Treasury yields may place the Federal Reserve in a difficult position. Instead of easing policy, the central bank may need to take a more restrictive stance to prevent overheating risks driven by speculative asset rallies.