According to @KobeissiLetter, gold prices are surging, with the market cap poised to exceed a record $20 trillion. This surge comes as the S&P 500 has lost over $5 trillion in value. Over the past 12 months, gold's returns have more than quadrupled those of the S&P 500, signaling a significant shift in investor confidence towards gold.

According to @KobeissiLetter, gold prices are surging, with the market cap poised to exceed a record $20 trillion. This surge comes as the S&P 500 has lost over $5 trillion in value. Over the past 12 months, gold's returns have more than quadrupled those of the S&P 500, indicating a significant shift in investor sentiment towards safer assets.

According to Ai 姨 (@ai_9684xtpa), a major investor has increased their ETH long position to 72,924.8701 ETH, valued at $138 million, marking their highest single-coin position record. Currently, this position has an unrealized profit of $993,000, with a liquidation price just $29 away.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, total US put option volume has reached its highest level on record, as reported by ZeroHedge. This indicates that short sellers are aggressively positioning themselves, potentially anticipating a market downturn.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, 0DTE (0 days to expiration) options accounted for a record ~56% of options volume in February, with the average daily volume of S&P 500 options reaching a record 3.49 million contracts. This significant spike in 0DTE trading activity was largely driven by Robinhood's expansion of access to these options, indicating a growing trend among retail investors towards high-risk, short-term trading strategies.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the crypto markets are in search of their next big catalyst, with many of Trump's campaign promises already priced in. This puts Bitcoin in uncharted territory as it approaches the possibility of reaching a record high this month. Traders should closely monitor these developments for potential trading opportunities.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, the Nasdaq's market cap to US GDP ratio reached a historic 103% in 2024, marking a significant increase of approximately 40 percentage points since the October 2022 low. This surpasses the previous high set in 2021 and highlights the Nasdaq's continued growth, which could influence trading strategies in tech-heavy portfolios.

According to The Kobeissi Letter, China’s gold reserves have reached a record $73.5 billion, while India’s gold reserves have climbed to an all-time high of $70.9 billion. This surge in reserves indicates robust gold demand in Asia, with India's reserves tripling over the last decade and China's showing significant growth. These developments suggest potential bullish trends for gold traders focusing on Asian markets.

According to André Dragosch, PhD, Sweden's unemployment rate has spiked to a record high of 9.7% as of January 2025. This development is significant for traders as Sweden's economy is often seen as a bellwether for global manufacturing activity, potentially indicating broader economic shifts. The rise in unemployment could suggest a slowdown in economic growth, impacting manufacturing sectors and possibly affecting global markets. (Source: André Dragosch, PhD on Twitter)

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.

According to CCData, centralised exchanges achieved an all-time high trading volume of $75.8 trillion in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $65.1 trillion set in 2021. This indicates a significant growth in market activity and liquidity, making it a critical point of interest for traders and investors looking to capitalize on increased trading opportunities.

According to CCData, centralised exchanges achieved an unprecedented yearly trading volume of $75.8 trillion in 2024, surpassing the previous record of $65.1 trillion set in 2021. This notable increase highlights a significant growth in trading activities on centralised exchanges, suggesting a robust interest and participation in cryptocurrency trading during the year.

According to CCData, centralized exchanges achieved a record-breaking trading volume of $75.8 trillion in 2024, surpassing the previous high of $65.1 trillion set in 2021. This significant increase suggests robust market activity and could indicate heightened investor interest and liquidity within the cryptocurrency markets.