According to Eric Balchunas, GLD and IBIT ranked among the Top 10 U.S. ETFs by trading volume today, a rare occurrence he described as part of the Debaser Trade. source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025 This highlights unusually high trading activity in gold exposure via GLD and Bitcoin exposure via the iShares Bitcoin Trust IBIT. source: Eric Balchunas on X, Oct 2, 2025; source: BlackRock iShares IBIT fund page GLD tracks the SPDR Gold Trust while IBIT provides spot Bitcoin exposure, making today’s volume mix directly relevant for gold and BTC sentiment during U.S. cash hours. source: State Street Global Advisors SPDR Gold Shares overview; source: BlackRock iShares IBIT fund page

According to the source, the Rex-Osprey XRP ETF (XRPR) recorded $37.7 million in first-day trading volume, the largest day-one natural volume among ETFs launched this year, source: Bloomberg’s Eric Balchunas.

According to @StockMKTNewz, the Friday Power Hour Market Analysis focused on actionable ETF trading strategies, highlighting increased trading volumes in sector-specific ETFs as a signal for short-term market momentum (source: x.com/i/broadcasts/1…). The analysis underscored the growing correlation between ETF flows and cryptocurrency price movements, particularly as institutional investors adjust portfolios ahead of weekend trading. Traders are advised to monitor ETF volume spikes and sector rotation, which may indicate upcoming volatility in major cryptocurrencies like BTC and ETH.