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On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Catherine Yoshimoto (FTSE Russell) for an in-depth look at the latest Russell Reconstitution changes, the return to semi-annual rebalancing, surging small-cap performance, and the explosive market interest surrounding the upcoming SpaceX IPO. In this episode, you'll discover: The biggest movers and shakers across CME Group markets Why silver, platinum and gold led the downside this week Small caps' impressive resurgence and the Russell 2000's renewed leadership The return to semi-annual Russell Reconstitution and what it means for investors Record-breaking growth in U.S. equity market capitalization Russell 2000 options flow, volatility and unusual put activity How skew dynamics in small-cap options differ from other major indices NVIDIA, Alphabet and the changing hierarchy of America's largest companies The unprecedented attention surrounding the SpaceX IPO and index inclusion debate FTSE Russell's methodology and fast-entry IPO rules explained New E-mini Russell 3000 futures A preview of the upcoming Russell 9000 Global Index What all of these developments could mean for futures and options traders

Oracle's post-earnings reversal and Micron's incredible rally headline another wild day in the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo dives into the biggest names lighting up the tape, including the dramatic shift from speculative Oracle calls to aggressive put activity and Micron's astonishing sprint back toward the 1000 strike. Along the way, we also break down the latest action in NVIDIA, Tesla, Intel, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and Super Micro Computer, plus unusual activity from today's Call Bias Scan. If it's moving the options market, you'll hear about it here. Get even more options data and market intelligence at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz (Cboe) for a lively discussion covering the biggest stories driving the options world. This episode dives into: Why SPCX could rock the options market The enormous anticipation surrounding the SpaceX listing and its upcoming options launch Whether selling volatility after hot IPOs is actually a winning strategy Massive SPX intraday swings and what they mean in historical context VIX hovering above 20 and what elevated volatility means for traders Record-breaking options volume across SPY, SPX and QQQ Oracle's post-earnings collapse and continued AI spending concerns Big moves in Apple, Nvidia, Intel and Micron Unusual options activity in UNIT and LifeZone Metals Cboe's upcoming XSP binary options launch Plus plenty of classic Option Block banter, market insights and listener questions.

The prospect of 24/7 trading for U.S. listed options is no longer a thought experiment—it's an industry conversation already underway. But turning the lights on around the clock is not as simple as flipping a switch. It requires rethinking clearing, collateral, and risk management frameworks; redefining the trading day itself; and ensuring that liquidity, market depth, and investor protections hold up during non-traditional hours. Moderator: Aniceto Solares, Principal, Regulatory Policy, OCC Panelists: Dave Barrett, Head of U.S. Options, Nasdaq Kevin Tyrrell, Vice President, Head of Markets, NYSE: ICE Alicia Crighton, Managing Director, Goldman Sachs Adam Leaman, Chief Commercial Officer, Zerohash This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.

Instead of siloed perspectives, this session pairs buyside and sellside leaders to tackle pressing industry questions collaboratively: •    Which trends will shape the next 12–24 months? •    How are vendors and exchanges prioritizing innovation? •    What role can buyside firms play in shaping product development and liquidity frameworks? Moderator: Ivan Brown, Head of Options, IEX Panelists: John Ruby, Trader, Jane Street Andy Hicks, Option Strategist, BlackRock Tommy Martin, Chief Strategy Officer, DASH Financial Technologies Anthony Denier, Group President and U.S. Chief Executive Officer, Webull This panel is proudly sponsored by BofA Securities.  

The futures markets are reacting violently to changing geopolitical headlines, but are financial assets completely detached from physical reality? In this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Brian Pieri, founder of Energy Rogue, to break down why the global commodity complex always finds its way back to energy. Mark and Brian take a deep dive into the massive physical vs. financial mispricing in the crude markets, the tightening Brent to WTI spread, and the global domino effect triggering massive supply-demand shocks. From the agricultural impacts of high diesel prices to the explosive moves in RBOB, heating oil, and soybean oil—discover how energy is fundamentally reshaping correlations across the entire market, including tech equities and crypto. In this episode, we cover: The Physical vs. Financial Disconnect: Why physical barrels are clearing much higher than screen prices. Trading the Spreads: Why the Brent/WTI and RBOB/Heating Oil spreads offer compelling opportunities right now. The Diesel Crunch: How global shortages of sour crude are inflating everything from Amazon deliveries to livestock and wheat. Equities & Crypto on a Cliff: A look at the top 10 volume movers and whether tech values are artificially inflated. The Long-Term Commodity Outlook: Why metals (silver, palladium) and certain agricultural products are positioning for sustained growth.

The markets are getting spicy! In this listener-driven episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the sudden return of volatility, wild 245-point S&P 500 swings, and the VIX crossing back over 20. Topics covered include: Buying Straddles: Is a massive market swing the right time to load up on options premium, or are you buying at the absolute top? Is It Too Late for Puts?: How to hedge when the market drops 4-5% off all-time highs and why the Cboe Skew Index is mostly obtuse for retail traders. The $30 Wheel Rule: Why Dan avoids running the Wheel Strategy on cheap stocks (and how bid-ask spreads quietly crush your profits). Vega vs. Theta: Can you make money if implied volatility (IV) explodes but the stock sits perfectly still? Plus, the guys dig into AI math failures and a massive cultural detour into the only correct way to order a Portillo's Italian beef sandwich (completely dunked!).

A massive wave of market red triggered absolute 0DTE options carnage across the tape today, with same-day expiring contracts wiping out premium left and right. Host Mark Longo breaks down today's featured "1K Oddball Scan," highlighting unusual action in names like Moderna (MRNA), Amplify Junior Silver Miners (SILJ), and Nvidia.  Plus, we count down the top 10 most active equity options of the day. From the relentless hunt for $1000 calls in Micron to Robinhood's cannon-shot intraday rally, we dive into the data. We also analyze Oracle's rich pre-earnings trading, Meta's expiring premium, SMCI's staggering 28% drop, and how Tesla ultimately beat out Nvidia to steal the number one spot on our daily countdown.  Head straight to www.TheHotOptionsReport.com to kick the tires and light the fires on today's scans.

A wild trading session produced one of the biggest intraday swings we've seen in months, and options traders responded with aggressive positioning across the market. In this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo examines the names generating the most options volume, including Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Intel, Amazon, Palantir, Nokia and Marvell. He also dives into today's Death Cross scan and highlights the short-dated options trades that captured traders' attention. Highlights include: ✅ Nvidia 210 calls dominate the tape ✅ Tesla traders pile into the 390 puts ✅ Apple continues its post-WWDC slide ✅ Micron volatility reaches another level ✅ Intel breaks below key levels intraday ✅ Amazon traders target the 250 strike ✅ Death Cross scan names surge Get more options data, custom scans and unusual activity analysis at: https://TheHotOptionsReport.com

Bitcoin breaks below key psychological levels, Ethereum continues to struggle, and crypto traders are searching for yield anywhere they can find it. On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo is joined by Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to dive into the latest crypto market chaos, volatility, and opportunities. The duo explores the recent Bitcoin selloff, the growing role of spot crypto ETFs, volatility and options activity in IBIT and ETHA, and whether traders should be buying the dip or staying on the sidelines. They also examine the explosive rise of Hyperliquid and PURR, the ongoing drama surrounding Circle (CRCL), the latest developments in BitMine (BMNR), Strategy (MSTR), Solana, XRP, and more. Plus, they tackle listener questions on Bitcoin dollar-cost averaging, crypto market sentiment, stablecoin regulation, Michael Saylor's latest moves, and whether the next great crypto opportunity is hiding in plain sight. In this episode: Bitcoin breaks below $60K and rebounds IBIT options activity and put-selling opportunities ETHA, Ethereum weakness, and ETF trading trends Circle (CRCL) volatility and stablecoin outlook Hyperliquid, PURR, and the hunt for yield BMNR's aggressive Ethereum accumulation strategy Solana, XRP, DOGE, and the broader altcoin landscape MSTR, Michael Saylor, and Bitcoin treasury strategies Crypto options, volatility, covered calls, and premium selling Listener questions and market outlook

The Hot Options Report returns to break down the biggest names, hottest trades and most active options contracts from Monday, June 8th. Tesla reclaimed the top spot on the options leaderboard, pushing Nvidia into second place as traders piled into near-term calls. Meanwhile, Micron roared back toward the coveted 1000 strike, Intel continued its stunning rally, and Apple traders positioned around WWDC with heavy put activity. This episode also dives into unusual longer-dated call buying in Alphabet and Microsoft, examines whether traders are chasing momentum or setting up for the next major move, and explores the latest "Little Wings" scan from QuikOptions. In this episode: • Tesla returns to the #1 volume spot • Nvidia's massive 210 call activity • Micron's latest assault on the 1000 strike • Intel traders swing for another explosive rally • Apple's WWDC "sell the fact" action • Unusual call buying in Alphabet and Microsoft • Today's standout Little Wings trades If it's lighting up the options tape, you'll find it here. Presented by QuikOptions. To learn more about the scans, analytics and unusual options activity featured on the show, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

By the power of volatility! The markets unleashed their inner Skeletor this week as traders grappled with a sharp Friday selloff, renewed Middle East tensions, surging volatility, and another furious round of AI-fueled stock action. Host Mark Longo welcomes Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) for a wide-ranging discussion covering everything from He-Man trivia and Masters of the Universe nostalgia to Broadcom, Micron, Nvidia, Intel, Apple, SpaceX, VIX, and the relentless AI trade. The panel debates whether Friday's selloff was simply a healthy pullback after a historic rally, examines the latest volatility action, breaks down unusual options activity in Equinox Gold (EQX) and American Battery Technology (ABAT), and explores how traders may use options to approach the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. In this episode: Skeletor's impact on modern markets Friday's selloff and Monday's rebound VIX, volatility, and market sentiment AI valuations and the semiconductor trade SpaceX IPO expectations Unusual options activity in EQX and ABAT Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, Intel, Micron, and more Listener favorites and market outlook Can the bulls reclaim all-time highs, or is Skeletor just getting started? Tune in and find out.

It was a blood-red day across the markets as major tech giants faced a massive wave of selling. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down an incredibly active and spicy session in the options pits, where traders aggressively loaded up on downside protection and faded recent high-flyers. We dive into the data from the "Retail Giant" scan at TheHotOptionsReport.com to see where small-sized traders are focusing their capital, before counting down the top 10 most active chains on the tape. Key Highlights: The Semiconductor Slide: Broadcom (AVGO) continues its post-earnings slide, while Micron (MU) experiences a mind-boggling triple-digit handle drop to the dark side. Plus, an inside look at a highly aggressive, deeply out-of-the-money put play in Intel (INTC). Breaking Key Levels: Tesla (TSLA) surrenders a crucial psychological level, triggering a massive wave of activity in the power puts. Big Tech Tech Tumbles: High-volume put action dominates the tape in Nvidia (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), and Amazon (AMZN).

After months of warning that volatility was being ignored, Dr. VIX finally gets a little revenge. With the Nasdaq suffering its worst selloff of the year, VIX surging back toward the 20 handle, and volatility returning to the market, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down what sparked the move and whether this is just another dip-buying opportunity or the beginning of a larger shift in sentiment. The hosts explore the impact of stronger-than-expected jobs data, shifting interest rate expectations, rising concerns about massive AI infrastructure spending, and why companies may soon have less cash available for stock buybacks. They also examine what these developments could mean for equity valuations and volatility traders heading into the summer months. In this episode: VIX surges toward the 20 level Nasdaq suffers its worst decline of the year Is the AI spending boom becoming a problem? Why buybacks may be slowing down VIX futures and volatility term structure analysis Unusual activity in VIX options UVIX, UVXY and VXX trading activity Russell's Weekly Rundown Crystal Ball predictions for next week Is this finally the comeback Dr. VIX has been waiting for, or will the bulls once again ride to the rescue?

This Week in Futures Options reaches an incredible milestone as we celebrate 500 episodes of breaking down the markets that move the world. To mark the occasion, Mark Longo welcomes longtime TWIFO contributor Nick Howard of Bantix and QuickStrike for a special look back at more than a decade of futures options trading. Together they explore the biggest winners and losers since the show's debut, from the explosive rise of technology, precious metals, and equity indexes to the struggles of bonds and currencies. Plus, special congratulatory messages from friends of the show including Carley Garner, Catherine Yoshimoto, Dan Gramza, Derek Sammann, Kevin Green, Mike Tosaw, Rich Excell, Russell Rhoads, Scott Bauer, and Sean Smith. In this special episode: The best and worst performing futures markets of the past decade Silver, gold, equities, energy, and tech sector performance Bonds, rates, and currencies through a historic market cycle QuickStrike updates and futures options technology insights Listener questions and memories from 500 episodes A celebration of the guests and listeners who made TWIFO possible Whether you've been with us since the beginning or are discovering TWIFO for the first time, this milestone episode is a celebration of the futures options markets and the community that has grown around them.

Zombie phone brands are back from the grave. This episode of The Option Block dives into the surprising resurgence of Nokia and BlackBerry as traders chase AI-fueled momentum, while Broadcom suffers one of the largest market-cap wipeouts in history. Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz (Cboe), and Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) break down the latest options activity, unusual trades, market rotation, volatility trends, and the continuing explosion in options volume. You'll also hear discussion on: Broadcom's post-earnings collapse Nvidia's latest rally Micron's wild ride above 1,000 Nokia and BlackBerry's AI-fueled comeback Record-setting options volume in May Small-cap and Russell 2000 strength The end of the Pattern Day Trader rule Unusual activity in NextNav, BlackBerry and 10X Genomics SpaceX IPO excitement and what it could mean for options traders

The high-volume options tape lit up today as wild price action shook major tech giants. In this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the massive contract volume driving the tape—including a historic single-day meltdown for Broadcom (AVGO) and Nvidia's resilient rally against the broader tech sell-off. Plus, we dive into the "Lucky Seven" scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com to reveal which underlying stocks are seeing unprecedented spikes in option activity, alongside deep-dive contract analytics for today's top market movers. On the Docket Today: The Lucky Seven Scan: Spotlighting huge volume surges in ACRS, ABT, and ABSI. Palantir (PLTR) & Bank of America (BAC): Analyzing quick-turn expiry trades and ex-dividend volume spikes. MicroStrategy (MSTR) & Apple (AAPL): Breaking down short-term covered calls and out-of-the-money call positioning. The Tech Shake-Up: Inside Nokia's dip-buying, Micron's (MU) massive $231 out-of-the-money put sales, and Meta's pricing fluctuations. The Heavyweights: Dissecting the 1.2 million contracts traded during Broadcom's 13% drop, Tesla's (TSLA) downside shift, and the massive 3.7 million contract flow pushing Nvidia (NVDA) near its key strikes. Check out the analytics, tools, and watchlists at  TheHotOptionsReport.com .

Volatility has moved beyond a pricing input to become a tradable, investable asset class. This panel will explore how options professionals are harnessing volatility for trading, hedging, and portfolio diversification, with insights into the latest products, strategies, and market trends. Moderator: Steve Sosnick, Chief Strategist, Interactive Brokers Panelists: Ben Londergan, Managing Director Strategic Business Development, Simplex Trading Kevin McCarthy, Managing Director and Head of Market Maker Financing and Clearing , Wells Fargo Securities Nate Pomeroy, Principal, Wolverine Trading Technologies This panel is proudly sponsored by Clear Street.

From election contracts to crypto derivatives, a new generation of markets is raising complex questions about oversight, jurisdiction and investor protection. In this all-new episode of Wide World of Options, former CFTC commissioner Dawn Stump sits down to explore how these products work, who's watching and where the regulatory lines are still being drawn.

In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by veteran futures broker and author Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading to break down a wild week of macro action, massive energy spikes, and some deeply unusual livestock drivers. Mark and Carley dive into the ongoing Middle East conflict's impact on energy, tracing why the crude oil rally is starting to "get old" despite the Strait of Hormuz remaining closed. They analyze the structural parallels between the current market and the 2022 price spikes, outline the best hedging strategies using micro futures and options, and explain why soybean oil is stepping up as a fascinating energy substitute. They also break down this week's top movers—including an unexpected surge in cash-settled butter—and take a look at the dark side of the tape, where crypto (Bitcoin and Ether) and grains are experiencing aggressive liquidations. Plus, Carley reveals how "screw worm" flesh-eating parasites, border closures, and a multi-year drought have fueled an historic, toppy rally in live cattle futures. In this episode, we cover: The Trading Pit: Early vs. later-stage trading strategies during geopolitical conflicts; selling expensive upside call premium in WTI and Brent. The Energy Overdrive: Why heating oil, RBOB, and soybean oil are pacing the year-to-date leaderboard. Crypto vs. Equities Divergence: Bitcoin ($BTC) and Ether ($ETH) falling out of lockstep with the tech-heavy NASDAQ. Is Bitcoin still a reliable risk barometer? Livestock & Ag Breakdown: Spotting a potential double-top in Live Cattle and how to manage downside risk using cheap options. Futures Free-for-All Q&A: Carley's take on the upcoming move to 23.5-hour equity trading and extended options hours, plus cutting through social media "hype" coins.

The market hit the brakes and options traders responded in force. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another busy day in the options market as put buyers came out swinging while many of the biggest technology names faced renewed selling pressure. Highlights include: • Nvidia gives back more gains as traders pile into short-dated calls • Meta rallies sharply while Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Alphabet struggle • Tesla dominates with nearly 300,000 contracts trading at the 425 strike • Comcast tops the Put Pump Scan as bearish activity explodes across dozens of names • SoFi, Nokia and Intel attract unusual options attention • A deep dive into the hottest 0DTE trades and what they reveal about trader sentiment • Why expiration-day pin risk continues to create headaches for options traders Plus, Mark explores the latest activity from TheHotOptionsReport.com, including today's Put Pump Scan and the names generating the most unusual options activity.

The traditional closing bell is officially on life support. In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the seismic shift hitting the markets: the transition to 23/5 and 24/7 trading for equities and single-stock options. With Cboe securing SEC approval for 23/5 stock trading and launching extended-hours options trading for top names like Apple, Nvidia, Tesla, and Palantir, the guys discuss what this means for liquidity, overnight risk, and the psychological impact on retail traders. We also take a deep dive into the mailbag to answer a vital options theory question: When does theta decay stop helping options sellers? (Hint: Beware the Gamma Beast!)

We are wrapping up a massive day on the option block—featuring the "call pump scan." Today, we are breaking down a highly active session where a whopping 780,000 contracts were required just to crack the Top 10 list. In this episode, host Mark Longo dives deep into the massive options volume lighting up the tape, including: Nvidia (NVDA): Shaking off its recent lull and surging over 6% on new PC chip announcements. Micron (MU): Leaving the 1000 strike in the dust and exploding toward a wild new 1200 strike target. Software Revivals: Oracle (ORCL) and Microsoft (MSFT) catch a massive bid, proving the sector is back with a vengeance. High-Volume Movers: Breaking down the wild flows in Palantir (PLTR), Nokia (NOK), Tesla (TSLA), Meta (META), Apple (AAPL), and Amazon (AMZN). Want to track all 225 names that lit up today's call pump scan? Head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to kick the tires and light the fires on today's data!

What role will perpetual futures play in the next evolution of crypto trading? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo sits down with Nirup Ramalingam, CEO and Co-Founder of Bridgeport, to discuss the rise of crypto perps, institutional demand, counterparty risk, custody challenges, capital efficiency, tokenization, 24/7 markets, and the growing influence of traditional finance in digital assets. Plus, we break down the latest action in Bitcoin, Ethereum, IBIT, Hyperliquid (HYPE), Solana, XRP, Dogecoin, Circle, BitMine and more as crypto markets navigate another volatile stretch.

The S&P 500 hits fresh all-time highs while options traders unleash record-setting volume across the market. On this episode of The Option Block, Mark "The Voice of Options" Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw examine the resurgence in software stocks, the speculative boom in space-related names, massive moves in Micron, Oracle, Microsoft, Palantir and Nvidia, plus unusual options activity in Virgin Galactic and Taseko Mines. The team also discusses VIX below 16, new highs in the market, earnings season, copper demand, AI-driven rallies and the elimination of the Pattern Day Trader rule. Other topics in this episode included:

The options market is entering a new era. Quantitative strategies are no longer confined to institutional desks — they're being deployed by a new class of self-taught, tech-enabled participants leveraging data analytics, APIs, and algorithmic execution. This panel explores how this shift is reshaping intermediation, liquidity, and education. Moderator: Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy, tastylive Panelists: Jessica Inskip, Director of Investor Research, Stockbroker.com Brent Kochuba, Founder, SpotGamma Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer, Robinhood This panel is proudly sponsored by Theta Data.

Volatility continued its retreat this week as equities marched higher and the VIX flirted with the 15 handle. On this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, and Mark Sebastian break down the latest volatility landscape, including unusual VIX weekly trades, the ongoing debate around SVIX options liquidity, heavy put buying in semiconductor ETFs, Robinhood's AI-fueled rally, and what changing day-trading rules could mean for options volume. The crew also examines VIX term structure, volatility ETP opportunities, and whether a billion-contract options week is closer than many traders think. Plus, another round of Russell's Weekly Rundown and the Crystal Ball. Looking for a new brokerage? Volatility Views listeners can earn a double commission rebate of up to $3,000 on stock and ETF option trades for 30 days. Learn more at tastytrade.com/insider.

AI stocks, chip names, and momentum favorites dominated the options market to close out the week. Join Mark Longo as he breaks down the most active options trades, unusual flow, and key market movers including NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Palantir (PLTR), Robinhood (HOOD), Micron (MU), SoFi (SOFI), SMCI, and Intel (INTC). The episode also dives into a remarkable surge in stocks hitting fresh one-year highs and what that could mean for traders heading into next week. Get even more options data, scans, unusual activity, and market intelligence at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Welcome to The Hot Options Report, your premier source for insight into the fast-moving options market. In this episode, host Mark Longo breaks down an incredibly active day on the options tape where it took massive volume just to break into the top ten countdown. First, we dive into the latest Congressional scans from the House Yay Scan, highlighting recent stock purchases from Representatives Thomas Kean (TXN) and Jonathan Jackson (SPG). Then, we track down the heavy-hitting order flow dominating the chains ahead of Friday's weekly expirations. From active retail plays in Robinhood and Amazon to massive institutional positioning in Apple, Palantir, and Micron, we break down whether paper was buying or selling the hot strikes. Finally, we analyze the heavy volume leading the tape in Microsoft, Tesla, and Nvidia. Find out which trades are burning up the tape and impacting your trading account! Get More Data & Scans: Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com

Dan Gramza joins Mark Longo on TWIFO 499 to break down a wild week across futures options. Equities continue to rally, nat gas lights up the tape, crude oil and Brent tumble, and metals remain stuck in a choppy range. Plus, a look at hot options activity in Russell 2000, natural gas, WTI crude, gold and silver.

The market is hitting brand new all-time highs, but the options landscape is flashing some highly unusual signals. In this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz break down the wild, speculative environment driving the latest sea of green. The panel dives deep into the upcoming, historic SpaceX IPO—discussing what traders can expect from its highly anticipated options debut, potential volume records, and the structural listing criteria. Plus, the team breaks down a massive, inexplicable 1.55 million contract open interest anomaly in the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD), and a massive post-earnings call option explosion in Snowflake (SNOW). On the Docket: The Trading Block: The market pushes north of 7,500 while VIX and VVIX get their legs cut out from under them. What does an inverted put/call skew in 55% of tech names tell us about current market frothiness? The SpaceX Countdown: Anticipating the June IPO. Will SpaceX options instantly usurp Tesla and Nvidia at the top of the volume charts? The Odd Block: Massive call buying and vertical spreads in Snowflake (SNOW) ahead of its monster 40% post-earnings move. Weird OI Anomalies: Breaking down a multi-million contract data glitch in the Global X Defense Tech ETF (SHLD) and heavy bullish rolls in ASP Isotopes (ASPI). Around the Block: Flatlining put demand in the SPX, a look at silver (SLV) channeling at the 70 level, and why Mike is keeping a close eye on his massive Palantir (PLTR) holdings.

This episode of The European Market Brief dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of credit derivatives and fixed income trading. Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads ("Dr. VIX"), Natesh Pothalingam from Bloomberg, and Chris Dopp from Eurex to explore the explosive growth in listed credit index futures, the impact of inflation and geopolitical volatility on the credit markets, and why institutional and retail traders alike are increasingly embracing credit products. The panel discusses: Why credit index futures are gaining traction How rising rates and inflation fears are reshaping fixed income markets The evolution of European and global credit trading Why listed credit products may be more efficient than ETFs or OTC products Retail and "pro-tail" access to credit markets The future of sector-based and geographically expanded credit products Why liquidity and capital efficiency are driving adoption Plus: insights into high yield, investment grade credit, emerging markets, systematic trading flows, and the growing role of credit derivatives in modern portfolio management.

The Hot Options Report: House Stock Disclosures, Micron's Run, & Huge Tech Volume Welcome to The Hot Options Report for Wednesday, May 27, 2026! Today, Mark Longo breaks down a fascinating "House Nay Scan"—shining a light on the top stock sales disclosed by U.S. Representatives over the last seven days, including trades from New Jersey and California. Then, we dive deep into the top 10 most active options chains of the day. From newcomer next-gen data center operator IREN to the staggering 0DTE options volume in Meta, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia, we explore whether paper was buying or selling the massive moves. Plus, we check in on Micron's ($MU$) absolutely explosive rally toward the $1,000 strike. To check out all 22 disclosed Congressional trades and explore the rest of today's scans, head over to TheHotOptionsReport.com to kick the tires and light the fires!

Are equity index derivatives finally getting some real competition? In this episode, MIAX Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Shelly Brown joins host Mark Longo on The Futures Hot Seat to unpack their new index product suite developed with Bloomberg. The conversation focuses on the structural mechanics of the new Tini Bloomberg 100 Futures ($TBQ) and the upcoming rollout of the Tini Bloomberg 500 Futures ($TBX). Shelly explains how these 100% objective, algorithmically-driven indices operate compared to traditional benchmarks like the Nasdaq and S&P—including how a strict mathematical methodology allows them to fast-track new IPOs into the index. They also look at the microstructure advantages designed to attract retail order flow: lower exchange fees, tight market maker spreads, and capital efficiencies via OCC Clearing. Plus, we get a realistic timeline for index options and a upcoming Spikes 2.0 volatility product. Later, Mark heads into The Trading Pit to break down a wild week of price action across the tape: The Green Side: Small caps lead the charge with the Russell 2000 surging over 6%, Cocoa catches a rare bid, and the new Tini Bloomberg 100 makes an immediate debut on our weekly upside list. The Dark Side: Energy gets hammered. WTI, Brent, and RBOB slide roughly 14% on potential Middle East resolution news, while lithium and wheat follow to the downside. Volume Leaders: Micro Nasdaq contracts and Treasury rates see heavy volume blocks dominating the weekly data. Get early access to live streams, Pro Q&As, and more at The Options Insider Pro .

Are prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket a rip-off for retail traders? In this episode of Options Boot Camp, drill instructors Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the exact math behind prediction market fees and compare them directly to equity options commissions. They tackle the biggest complaints about event contract fees, payment for order flow, and why wide bid-ask spreads might actually be a bigger problem than the commissions themselves. The mailbag is also packed with listener questions covering the vertical integration of crypto brokers buying exchanges, handling tech stock crashes while running the Wheel Strategy, the fear of automatic option exercise on expiration Friday, and managing short premium positions.

On this episode we are joined in the Hot Seat by: Tom Sosnoff: Co-Founder of Thinkorswim & Tastytrade and now Co-Founder of LossDog Tom talks about his new venture Lossdog and also tackles your questions about His thoughts on the current market rally His favorite options strat Crypto, MSTR and DAT risk The problems with options brokerage firms Is he trading 100 short strangles a day? and much more. 

Congressional trades, chip chaos, and another wild day on the options tape! Mark breaks down the latest House Yay Scan activity plus unusual flow in AMD, Intel, Micron, Nvidia, Tesla, Ford and more. Which names dominated the options market and where was the smart money positioning? Dive deeper into all of the scans, analytics and unusual activity at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Hot Options Report wraps up the week with explosive options flow, quantum momentum, Ford's surprising rally, and a surprisingly muted post-earnings reaction in Nvidia. Mark Longo breaks down the names dominating the tape including NVDA, TSLA, AAPL, AMD, Rigetti, Nokia and more — plus the latest edition of the daily Call Pump Scan, highlighting stocks and ETFs seeing outsized call activity. Want more scans, analytics and options flow data? Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The markets keep rallying, volatility keeps fading, and traders keep asking the same question: what could possibly go wrong? This week on Volatility Views, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX), and Jim Carroll of Ballast Rock Private Wealth dive into the "don't worry, be happy" market regime, VIX refusing to break higher, massive VIX weekly call activity, surprising market resilience in the face of geopolitical risk, and whether traders are underpricing uncertainty. Plus: • The rise of "Sexy Volatility" (VSXY) • Urban legends, Bobby McFerrin, and market complacency • Historic VIX weekly options activity • Spot-up / vol-up behavior • SVIX vs UVIX performance • Crystal Ball forecasts and more Brought to you by tastytrade: Open an account today and earn a double commission rebate up to $3,000 total on stock & ETF options trades for 30 days. Visit tastytrade.com/insider. Offer expires May 31, 2026. Terms apply.

This episode dives into the futures options landscape with special guest Bobby Iaccino (Path Trading Partners). The crew breaks down the relentless equity rally, small-cap rotation, crude oil "theta bombs," natural gas seasonality gone haywire, and the sharp reversal in silver. Plus: active trades in Russell puts, nat gas calls, crude upside bets, and Bobby's surprise euro short idea. 

NVDA earnings are in the books… and the market barely blinked. The crew breaks down the post-earnings reaction, volatility collapse, VIX drifting lower, bond market swings, fuel cell madness, Hyperliquid upside, and unusual options activity lighting up names like PURR, BLDP, UTZ and more. Plus: Is the market still running on AI hype… or has the great pivot to cheese balls officially begun?

NVIDIA cools off after earnings while traders shift their focus to expiration-day positioning across the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest flow in NVDA, TSLA, AAPL, MU, AMD, META and more, plus unusual overnight movers from the latest scans at TheHotOptionsReport.com. Will expiration traders cash in — or get caught chasing?