According to @KobeissiLetter, hedging ETFs attracted $6.0 billion in net inflows over the last 7 days, the highest since mid-April, following $5.7 billion in the prior week and well above typical Q4 2024 levels, signaling renewed risk-off demand; source: @KobeissiLetter, Sep 8, 2025. Gold, cash-like, long-volatility, and inverse ETFs have recorded six consecutive weeks of inflows, the longest streak since the March–April sell-off, while leveraged long ETFs saw about $5.9 billion in net outflows over the last two weeks, the most since at least early 2024; source: @KobeissiLetter, Sep 8, 2025. Based on these flow dynamics, traders can adopt a defensive playbook for crypto by tightening risk, reducing net leverage, and monitoring BTC and ETH for volatility expansion alongside equity drawdowns and volatility index spikes; source: @KobeissiLetter, Sep 8, 2025.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered a significant drop of over 1,000 points, indicating heightened market volatility. Traders should be cautious as this downturn could impact short-term trading strategies, especially in sectors linked to economic indicators. The sharp decline suggests potential opportunities in inverse ETFs or safe-haven assets like gold, while also emphasizing the importance of stop-loss orders to mitigate risks. Investors are advised to follow updates on economic data releases and central bank announcements that could further influence market direction.

According to Eric Balchunas, several 2x single stock ETFs have experienced significant losses over the past few days; however, their corresponding -2x versions have gained just as much, illustrating the volatility and trading opportunities in the current market environment. This scenario highlights the potential for traders to capitalize on market movements by strategically leveraging inverse ETFs. Source: Eric Balchunas via Bloomberg.