According to @ReetikaTrades, people are physically queuing worldwide to buy gold, indicating a flight-to-safety narrative that reflects bearish sentiment toward crypto markets (source: @ReetikaTrades on X, Oct 16, 2025). According to @ReetikaTrades, Peter Schiff is publicly celebrating Bitcoin’s death, reinforcing negative sentiment that traders may treat as an anecdotal indicator rather than verified market data (source: @ReetikaTrades on X, Oct 16, 2025).

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the largest gold ETF GLD recorded $12.5 billion in trading volume on Thursday, marking the second-highest day on record (source: The Kobeissi Letter, X). According to The Kobeissi Letter, the only other time GLD reached this level was in 2013 (source: The Kobeissi Letter, X). According to The Kobeissi Letter, this compares with a peak of roughly $11 billion in daily volume during April’s gold rally (source: The Kobeissi Letter, X). According to The Kobeissi Letter, Thursday’s GLD volume was also higher than most of the Magnificent 7 stocks, underscoring exceptionally strong demand for gold assets (source: The Kobeissi Letter, X).

According to The Kobeissi Letter, as trade war concerns have intensified, the demand for gold has increased. A Bank of America survey reveals that 58% of fund managers believe gold will perform best under trade war conditions, despite the expectation of a stronger US Dollar. This indicates a potential rise in gold prices, as fund managers anticipate further growth in its demand amidst global economic tensions.

According to @KobeissiLetter, the Bank of America's fund manager survey indicates that 58% of fund managers believe gold will perform best during a trade war. Despite expectations of a stronger US Dollar in such scenarios, the demand for gold is rising as trade war worries intensify.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, gold demand in Asia is reaching unprecedented levels, with China's gold reserves hitting a record $73.5 billion last month and India's reserves reaching a historic high of $70.9 billion. This trend contributes to a global surge in gold demand, which increased by 24% year-over-year in 2024, reaching a record $382 billion. This indicates a strong bullish sentiment in the gold markets, which could influence trading strategies focused on commodities.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, gold demand in 2024 rose by 29 tonnes, reaching a record 4,975 tonnes. In Q4 2024, demand increased by 10 tonnes to 1,297 tonnes, marking another all-time high. Central banks alone acquired 1,045 tonnes of gold in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of purchases exceeding 1,000 tonnes. This trend highlights a strong institutional interest in gold, which could impact market prices and trading strategies.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, gold demand in 2024 rose by 29 tonnes to a record 4,975 tonnes, highlighting a significant increase in market interest. In the fourth quarter of 2024, demand increased by 10 tonnes to 1,297 tonnes, marking an all-time high. Central banks notably acquired 1,045 tonnes in 2024, sustaining a trend of over 1,000 tonnes purchased annually for three consecutive years, which may impact gold's market liquidity and trading strategies.