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In this episode of 'Volatility Views,' the market's premier volatility podcast, we tackle the biggest questions for volatility traders: Are anticipated interest rate cuts about to crush the entire VIX term structure? This episode is hosted by Mark Longo (The Options Insider) and joined by Mark Sebastian (The Option Pit) and Dr. Russell Rhoads (Indiana University Kelley School of Business). We break down recent VIX options flow, examine crucial shifts in the volatility curve, and offer a forward-looking forecast for the Cboe VIX Index in the coming week.

In this action-packed episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO), host Mark Longo and special guest Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) break down the massive volatility and unexpected price movements across commodity and futures options markets. We conduct a detailed futures options analysis on the shocking, explosive rip in Silver, which is now the best-performing asset tracked by the show this year. We also dive into the highly active Natural Gas (NG) market, discussing key support levels and the shifting landscape of global LNG demand. Plus, we address the viral audience theory: Is Taylor Swift cornering the silver market?

In this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo (The Options Insider Media Group) and our expert panel deliver a crucial breakdown of the current options market trends. We dive deep into analyzing unusual options activity, dissecting key index volumes across VIX, SPX, IWM, and QQQ. Our discussion features insights from Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets). We cover volatility signals and the explosive growth of binary and prediction markets, debating their future on major exchanges. Plus, we get an exclusive look at new CBOE products and market events. Don't miss our detailed options analysis on individual stocks, including Meta, Gap, United States Antimony Corp, and Intuitive Machines Inc. ⏱️ Episode Timestamps & Key Topics 02:15 | Market Sentiment & VIX Activity Analysis 08:40 | Index Options Volume Breakdown (SPX, IWM, QQQ) 14:55 | Individual Stock Deep Dive: Meta, Gap, United States Antimony Corp, Intuitive Machines Inc. 23:10 | The Binary Markets Debate: Should they be listed on everything? 32:00 | Focus on New CBOE Products and Upcoming Market Events

A breakdown of the Hot Options Activity for Thursday 12-4-25. Enjoy!

Join host Mark Benzaquen for the final Wide World of Options broadcast of 2025 featuring Market Taker Mentoring's Dan Passarelli. In this insightful episode, Dan shares his perspective on the surprising market valuations of 2025, offers his outlook for 2026, and discusses the evolution of retail options traders. The conversation concludes with a fun lightning round, with a look into Dan's professional projects, including his upcoming book release in April 2026.   

Futures markets and commodity trading expert Carley Garner joins Mark Longo on 'The Futures Rundown' for a deep dive into metals, energy, and ag products. In this episode, we tackle risk management during volatile times, analyze year-to-date performance, and explore key market movements, including silver volatility and seasonal trends in coffee futures. Carly offers sage advice, covering everything from liquidity issues to an intriguing dive into the Japanese Yen. We also discuss the contentious topic of binaries and predictions markets, plus debate the essential question: Is cranberry sauce a side or a topping?

In this episode of The Hot Options Report from the Options Insider Radio Network, Mark Longo delivers an in-depth analysis of the top ten options trades for Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Get valuable insights into the fast-moving options market, covering high-volume action and contract pricing for major stocks including Tesla (TSLA), Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), Alphabet (GOOGL), and more. This is your premier source for tracking unusual options activity and flow. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com for more options data.

In this episode of Options Boot Camp, hosted by Mark Longo (The Options Insider) and Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mentoring), the discussion covers a variety of topics ranging from the importance of implied volatility and the concept of IV crush, to the future of premium selling in zero-day options, and the growing trend of prediction markets. The hosts also tackle listener questions about trading strategies and market behavior, debate the classification of cranberry sauce as a side dish or topping, and share humorous anecdotes.

In today's episode of the Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo  dives into the most active equity options for Tuesday, December 2nd. The report covers top performers including Beyond Meat, SoFi, Palantir, AMD, Monster, Amazon, Intel, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Detailed insights are given on contract volumes, pricing, and trends impacting these options. Listeners are encouraged to access additional resources and reports at TheHotOptionsReport.com for more in-depth options data.

In this episode of 'The Crypto Rundown,' hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network, the focus is on the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. The episode delves into the trading activities, trends, and volatility within the crypto derivatives markets, with a particular spotlight on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Greg Magadini from Amberdata joins the conversation to provide in-depth analysis on market movements, volatilities, and the digital asset class. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of global monetary policies on crypto markets, the performance and challenges of digital asset treasuries, the role of options trading platforms like Ibit and Deribit, and the strategic implications of staking in cryptocurrency investing. Additionally, the episode includes listener questions about staking practices and insights into altcoins such as Solana and Circle.

In this episode of the Option Block, the hosts bring you deep into the world of options markets, analyzing recent unusual trading activities and examining how these moves might play out. Mark Longo and co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit discuss significant movements in the VIX, SPY, and other major indices. They analyze specific stock activities, from Knight Swift Transportation Holdings to iRobot, and speculate on the future of these stocks. The show also offers strategic advice on hedging strategies and a glimpse into upcoming earnings reports. The episode wraps up with a focus on how current economic indicators, such as precious metals prices and bond market moves, impact the options market.

This episode of the Hot Options Report with Mark Longo from The Options Insider, provides insights into the fast-moving options market for Monday, December 1st. The show highlights the top 10 equity options dominating the market, including companies like Palantir, Alphabet, Intel, AMD, Amazon, Beyond Meat, Apple, MSTR, Tesla, and Nvidia. Detailed trading data such as contract volumes, price changes, and hot options for each company are discussed. Listeners can access comprehensive options data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The episode covers notable movements in major indices such as VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, and single-name equities like Barrick Mining, Robinhood, Palantir, Amazon, Alphabet, MicroStrategy, AMD, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Key trades and options statistics are discussed, providing valuable insights into the fast-moving options market. Despite Thanksgiving Eve being a typically slow day, markets showed remarkable activity. Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com for more detailed data and analytics.

In this Thanksgiving Eve episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo navigates the complexities of the futures markets, breaking down the top futures trading activity for the week. The episode covers a diverse array of futures, including Ethereum, sugar, silver, S&P mid-caps, small caps, and more. The show also delves into the CME's new Solana futures contracts, exploring their specifics and implications for traders. To wrap up, a lively discussion on Thanksgiving side dishes ensues, with a poll questioning whether cranberry sauce is a side dish or merely a topping.

This episode of Options Boot Camp delves deeply into various aspects of binary options trading. The hosts discuss the pros and cons of different types of binary contracts, including $1 to $100 and penny to $1 variations, and explore complications like last-minute fluctuations and liquidity issues. Listeners' questions are addressed, covering topics such as arbitrage opportunities for retail traders and the differences between single-strike and multi-strike binaries. The show also highlights the importance of exiting positions before expiration to avoid unpredictable last-minute price swings.  HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Dr. Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business CO-HOST: Davide Masi, Eurex CO-HOST: Fateen Sharaby, Bloomberg Index Product This episode of the European Market Brief focuses on the growing interest and key trends in the European credit derivatives market. They delve into the specifics of credit index futures, covering product offerings, market dynamics, and key use cases for institutional and retail investors. The episode also touches on the implications of recent market volatility, the integration of ETF and futures markets, and the evolving landscape of electronic trading. 

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode of the Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo analyzes the performance of major indices and specific stocks in the options market. He provides insights into market movements, highlighting notable options activity in VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, and top single-name equities like Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon, Meta, Apple, and Alphabet. Mark also discusses contract volumes, specific call and put options, and their average prices. Listeners are encouraged to visit TheHotOptionsReport.com for detailed data and additional resources.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider This show provides an in-depth analysis of the latest trends, trading activities, and market developments in the crypto derivatives market. It covers various cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and several altcoins. It discusses their performance, volatility, trading volumes, and market sentiment.  Key segments include the Bitcoin breakdown, an exploration of altcoin activities, and listener questions on asset allocation for the coming year. Notably, the episode also discusses how the market behavior of different cryptocurrencies has changed over the past week, particularly during significant price movements.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark presents a detailed analysis of the fast-moving options market for Monday, November 24th. Discussing significant movements and hot options across various sectors including VIX, SPY, QQQ, IWM, and major equities like Nvidia, Meta, Palantir, and Tesla, he offers insights into market trends and the most active options.  Explore additional options data and reports from Quik Options at: http://TheHotOptionsReport.com.  

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics, including unusual activities in the options market, such as trades in JBS NV (a Brazilian meat processing company), B2Gold Corp, and Ecopetrol. Additionally, we discuss the market's current dynamics, particularly focusing on the recent rally in tech stocks and precious metals. The episode also features a lively segment of 80s trivia and ends with Uncle Mike Tosaw's annual Thanksgiving advice along with forward-looking market strategies.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode, we cover an intense week in the options market, examining trading volumes and key market movements for Friday, November 21st. Mark provides insights into various hot options, including VIX, SPY, IWM, QQQ, Amazon, Apple, Palantir, Alphabet, AMD, Tesla, and Nvidia, detailing significant trades and market reactions. The episode emphasizes how the markets settled mostly in the green, VIX's notable activity, and hefty contract volumes in multiple single-name equities.  Explore additional options data and reports from QuikOptions at: http://TheHotOptionsReport.com.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Dr. Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business In this episode, the hosts dive into the current state of volatility in the market, providing in-depth analysis and trading strategies. The discussion includes the recent movements in VIX futures, the impact of economic announcements, and unconventional strategies like weekly put sales. They also cover notable VIX options trades and the potential effects of upcoming events on market volatility. Plus, they end the show guessing where VIX will be in two weeks in our crystal ball segment.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management In this episode, the hosts tackle volatile market movements, significant options trades, and market strategies. The discussion spans from fresh options activity in under-the-radar stocks like Garrett Motion and Topgolf to the broader implications of major movements in indices and popular stocks such as Nvidia, Tesla, and Amazon. The hosts also explore the regulation and impact of sports betting on financial markets, the introduction of new indexes like the Mag 10, and predictions for market behavior heading toward 2026.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode of the Hot Options Report, Mark delves into a tumultuous day in the options market. Nvidia, expected to be the savior of the market, initially saw a massive rally but eventually led to a decline with S&P down 1.56%, Nasdaq off over 2%, and the Dow down about 0.85%. VIX surged to over 26, with 1.61 million contracts changing hands. SPY experienced record volume with 16.6 million contracts traded, blowing past its previous high. Other indices like IWM and SPX also saw significant activity. Single stock equities were highly active, with notable mentions including Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, MicroStrategy, and Tesla, with Nvidia leading the pack with 6.72 million contracts. The episode also highlights significant options trades and strategies observed during the day.  Explore additional options data and reports available at: http://TheHotOptionsReport.com.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CME HOT SEAT: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management In this episode, Mark and Mike discuss the significant trading volume and price swings in the S&P 500, spurred by Nvidia earnings and broader market dynamics. The show delves into specific trades and strikes lighting up the tape, highlighting unusual activity in short-term options. Uncle Mike shares insights into the bond market, focusing on the 10-year note and the implications of upcoming Fed decisions. Additionally, the episode examines heightened activity in the gold market, providing an in-depth look at trading strategies and market sentiment. 

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest trends and activities in the futures markets. The discussion starts with a review of the week's top performers, including Midwest Steel, oats, and heating oil, and highlights the significant gains in lithium and VIX futures. Conversely, it also covers the major downturns, with lumber, cocoa, and Bitcoin experiencing notable declines. The episode features an in-depth look at trading volumes, revealing a busy day in the trading pits with the Ultra T-Bond, NASDAQ 100, and three-month SOFR among the top traded assets. The show also addresses broader market trends, year-to-date performances, and engages with audience questions about the potential impact of binary options on intraday futures volume. 

This episode of the Hot Options Report delves into the notable movements in the options market for November 19th. Key highlights include a dive into various popular stocks like Nvidia, VIX, SPY, AAPL, AMZN, TSLA, and others. Discussion covers their performance, volume, and specific options that surged, with insights into significant contract activities such as SPY's 10 million contracts and VIX's 110,000 downside puts. There is also a look into NVDA pre earnings. Explore additional options data and reports from Quik Options  available at: http://TheHotOptionsReport.com.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Radio Network CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring In this episode, Mark and Dan delve into the latest developments in the options trading market, with AI-generated insights on trends, margin changes, retail shifts, and the growth of extended trading hours. They discuss Cboe's launch of the 'Magnificent 10' index options, OCC's margin rule adjustments for zero-day options, and the increase in retail trading activity. The episode also covers the forthcoming CME and FanDuel collaboration to create a prediction market for sports events, exploring the implications of this new venture. Additionally, the hosts highlight the importance of managing options trading strategies during vacation times and addressing listener questions on trading risks and strategies.

In this episode, Mark Longo discusses a wild trading day on Monday, November 17th. The episode covers significant market movements and key options activities for major indices such as the S&P 500 (SPY, SPX), VIX, IWM (small caps), and the QQQ (Nasdaq). Mark highlights noteworthy trades and contract volumes, providing insights into various hot options of the day, including Nvidia, Tesla, Amazon, Apple, and more. Explore additional options data and reports available at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CRYPTO HOT SEAT: Greg Magadini, Amberdata In this episode, we delve into the latest trends and activities within the crypto derivatives markets.  We have an in-depth discussion on the recent volatility affecting Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana. Notable market movements and psychological price levels are analyzed, including Bitcoin's fall below the critical $100K mark and Ethereum's struggles to maintain support above 3000. Greg also explores various option trading strategies such as collars, put calendars, and risk reversals against the backdrop of current market conditions. Additionally, popular cryptos and related assets like Circle, Bitminer, and MSTU are examined, discussing their potential for future gains or further decline. The episode concludes with a provocative audience poll on preferred asset classes for a buy and hold strategy through the end of the next year, with most participants favoring Bitcoin. 

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management CO-HOST: Andrew Giovinazzi, The Option Pit In this episode, the panel discusses the current state of the options market. They also look at unusual options activity in CMC and QGEN. Uncle Mike Tosaw provides a Strategy Block focusing on the importance of responsible options trading and knowing when to exit a position. Market conditions, including significant whipsaw action in the S&P 500 and notable upcoming earnings reports from major retailers like Home Depot, Lowe's, and Target, are analyzed. The episode concludes with insights on what the hosts are watching in the market for the upcoming week.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Mark Longo wraps up a wild trading week marked by extreme intraday whipsaw and soaring options volume. The VIX jumped and saw massive contract volume, while the indices (SPY, QQQ) reversed sharp early losses to close mixed. Get the full breakdown of the day's Hot Options, including explosive activity in Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA), plus the single names that dominated the tape, from AMD and Apple (AAPL) to BABA and MSTR. The Hot Options Report is brought to you by Quik Options. Learn more at http://TheHotOptionsReport.com.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business CO-HOST: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit GUEST: Jeff Nguyen, Cboe Global Markets On this episode, we explore the latest in the world of volatility trading. Jeff Nguyen joins us to explain the Cboe's newly launched VIX Decomposition Tool that analyzes VIX moves through various contributing factors. The show also delves into the past week's volatility trends, notable options trades, and the impact of zero DTE strategies on the current market. The team discusses the state of volatility ETPs and how they are performing under current market conditions.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CME HOT SEAT: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, the hosts explore significant movements and trades across various markets. They focus on the explosive action in gold and silver, with deep in-the-money gold calls and far out-of-the-money silver calls taking center stage. They also delve into the dynamics of the energy sector, examining the contrasting fortunes of crude oil and natural gas. Additionally, the episode discusses the interesting divergences in equity volatilities, particularly in the Russell 2000 amidst potential Santa Claus rally trends. The hosts round off with insights from the latest movers and shakers, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the futures options landscape.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider This show covers significant activity in VIX, SPY, SPX, and small caps, among others, on a market downturn day. Key statistics such as volumes and average daily volumes (ADV), are discussed for the most active equity options for the day (TSLA, NVDA, PLTR, AMD, AAPL, INTC, SOFI, AMZN, MSTR, META). Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com for more options information.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets CO-HOST: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Topics discussed on this episode include unusual market activity in Bitdeer, Lucid, and RGTI and the impact of recent earnings reports on market movements. The episode also covers the new VIX decomposition tool from Cboe, listener questions, and strategies for trading in the current market environment. Additionally, the weekly poll focusing on precious metals like GLD and SLV reveals interesting perspectives from the audience. The show wraps up with a look at upcoming market events and strategies to watch.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider In this episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo examines the latest activities and trends in the futures market. The episode highlights the top and bottom performers of the week, focusing on commodities like platinum, gold, nat gas, and silver. Mark also discusses the trading volume levels and notable trading products.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring This episode provides an in-depth exploration of binary options and event contracts. The hosts discuss various platforms like Kalshi, ForecastEx, Polymarket, Nadex, and CME Group, comparing their models and fee structures. The episode highlights the recent rise in popularity of event contracts, differences between traditional and new binary markets, and unique offerings from platforms. They also touch on potential market manipulation concerns and the overlap between trading and gambling sectors.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider This episode covers major indices performance, including S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and individual highlights of VIX, SPY, SPX, small caps, and the QQQs. It also delves into major single-name equities options trading, featuring companies like Amazon, SoFi, Apple, Meta (formerly Facebook), Palantir, Tesla, AMD, CTRA, OPEN, and Nvidia.  Run your own options report at TheHotOptionsReport.com.  

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider This episode covers major indices performance, including S&P, Nasdaq, Dow, and individual highlights of VIX, SPY, SPX, small caps, and the QQQs. It also delves into major single-name equities options trading, featuring companies like Amazon, SoFi, Apple, Meta (formerly Facebook), Palantir, Tesla, AMD, CTRA, OPEN, and Nvidia.  Run your own options report at TheHotOptionsReport.com.  

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider GUEST: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University's Kelley School of Business GUEST: Philipp Schultze, Eurex GUEST: Ryan Pitylak, NinjaTrader This episode offers an in-depth look at the European derivatives markets. Topics discussed encompass differences between the European and U.S. market structures, the role of economic data, retail trading trends, European-style settlement origins, and the future outlook for European markets. The episode also addresses specific questions from listeners about the European crypto marketplace, warrants, and the term structure of VIX versus VSTOXX.