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Welcome to today's episode of The Hot Options Report—your essential guide to options trading and stock market analysis as we head into the holiday break. Host Mark Longo breaks down the day's market volatility, concentrating on the top options trades and key stock movements driving the tape before the holiday. In this episode, we dive into the massive trading volumes and unusual activity seen across the leaderboard, including a historic day for Novo Nordisk (NVO) and the continued dominance of Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA). On This Episode, We Discuss: The NVO "Pill" Pop: Novo Nordisk shares surged following the landmark FDA approval of the oral version of Wegovy. We analyze the explosion in call volume and what this fundamental shift means for the GLP-1 "Weight Loss War" heading into 2026. Tesla (TSLA) Sentiment: Tesla remains the undisputed king of the tape as it pushes toward key psychological levels. We break down the massive open interest and the "Santa Rally" positioning ahead of the highly anticipated January delivery report. Nvidia (NVDA) & The China Pivot: With reports circulating about a green light for specific AI chip shipments to China, Nvidia is seeing a massive influx of aggressive call buying. Is the "AI Trade" finding a second wind for the new year? Broad Market Check: Is the market gift-wrapped for a year-end surge? We look at the sentiment reflected in the major index options chains amidst thin holiday liquidity and record highs for the S&P 500. Unusual Activity Spotlight: We track the "Hot Trades" of the day, including surprising volume in names like MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Robinhood (HOOD). Year-End Positioning: A look at why traders are rolling positions and selling premium to capture holiday decay. Tune in for detailed insights into each options trade, the macro drivers behind today's tape, and the vital implications for active traders. Get more options data, charts, and analysis at: TheHotOptionsReport.com

The Option Block: Holiday Havoc, iRobot Reversals, and Year-End RMDs The All-Star Panel is back to wrap up the year! Host Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and The Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi dive into a festive but frantic market to break down the latest unusual activity and essential year-end strategies. The Trading Block: Market Sentiment: How the holiday season is warping typical market movements and what to expect from the "Santa Claus Rally." Unusual Activity in iRobot ($IRBT): Breaking down the latest heavy flow in the robotics space. Gap ($GPS) Check-in: Analyzing the recent retail trades as the year comes to a close. The Strategy Block: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Uncle Mike breaks down the critical deadlines and pitfalls for traditional IRAs. Don't let the IRS take a bigger cut than necessary. Holiday Trading Hours: Insights on the best (and worst) times to put on trades when liquidity is thin. Around the Block: Favorite Christmas Movies: The team debates the holiday greats. Is A Christmas Story still the king, or does Elf take the crown? Plus, thoughts on the stop-motion nostalgia of Rudolph. Check out more from The Options Insider: TheOptionsInsider.com Follow us on Twitter: @Options

Holiday Whipsaws & The $90k Bitcoin Battle Episode Summary: Bitcoin is entering the holiday stretch with a fight for the $90,000 handle following the Fed's final interest rate cut of 2025. Host Mark Longo breaks down the high-stakes leverage building in the crypto markets. We analyze the "sell-the-open" pattern hitting U.S. sessions, the massive open interest in Bitcoin futures, and why the $85,000 floor remains the most critical support level for the end-of-year "Santa Rally."

The Option Block: Holiday Havoc, iRobot Reversals, and Year-End RMDs The All-Star Panel is back to wrap up the year! Host Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and The Rock Lobster Andrew Giovinazzi dive into a festive but frantic market to break down the latest unusual activity and essential year-end strategies. The Trading Block: Market Sentiment: How the holiday season is warping typical market movements and what to expect from the "Santa Claus Rally." Unusual Activity in iRobot ($IRBT): Breaking down the latest heavy flow in the robotics space. Gap ($GPS) Check-in: Analyzing the recent retail trades as the year comes to a close. The Strategy Block: Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs): Uncle Mike breaks down the critical deadlines and pitfalls for traditional IRAs. Don't let the IRS take a bigger cut than necessary. Holiday Trading Hours: Insights on the best (and worst) times to put on trades when liquidity is thin. Around the Block: Favorite Christmas Movies: The team debates the holiday greats. Is A Christmas Story still the king, or does Elf take the crown? Plus, thoughts on the stop-motion nostalgia of Rudolph. Check out more from The Options Insider: TheOptionsInsider.com Follow us on Twitter: @Options

The Crypto Rundown 302: Holiday Whipsaws & The $90k Bitcoin Battle Episode Summary: Bitcoin is entering the holiday stretch with a fight for the $90,000 handle following the Fed's final interest rate cut of 2025. Host Mark Longo breaks down the high-stakes leverage building in the crypto markets. We analyze the "sell-the-open" pattern hitting U.S. sessions, the massive open interest in Bitcoin futures, and why the $85,000 floor remains the most critical support level for the end-of-year "Santa Rally."

The Option Block: Silver Thieves, Options Records & Suspicious DJT Trades The All-Star Panel convenes for the final Thursday of 2025! Host Mark Longo is joined by Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz (Cboe) and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) to break down a wild year-end session. The Trading Block The 15 Billion Milestone: Henry Schwartz predicts when the 15,000,000,000th options contract of 2025 will trade. Silver's Historic Run: Mike Tosaw discusses the "thief in the night" move in SLV as it hits new highs, and why he's finally fading the metal. Market Rotation: A look at the aggressive move back into tech (XLK, Micron, Palantir) following cooler CPI data. The Odd Block DJT "Skullduggery": We analyze suspicious call buying in DJT (Trump Media) immediately preceding a 40% jump on fusion merger news. Leslie's Inc (LESL): Why is someone grabbing thousands of calls in a stock that has dropped 95% this year? Ticker Autopsy: A look back at the failed $210k bet on IPA (now HYFT).

The Option Block: Silver Thieves, Options Records & Suspicious DJT Trades The All-Star Panel convenes for the final Thursday of 2025! Host Mark Longo is joined by Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz (Cboe) and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) to break down a wild year-end session. The Trading Block The 15 Billion Milestone: Henry Schwartz predicts when the 15,000,000,000th options contract of 2025 will trade. Silver's Historic Run: Mike Tosaw discusses the "thief in the night" move in SLV as it hits new highs, and why he's finally fading the metal. Market Rotation: A look at the aggressive move back into tech (XLK, Micron, Palantir) following cooler CPI data. The Odd Block DJT "Skullduggery": We analyze suspicious call buying in DJT (Trump Media) immediately preceding a 40% jump on fusion merger news. Leslie's Inc (LESL): Why is someone grabbing thousands of calls in a stock that has dropped 95% this year? Ticker Autopsy: A look back at the failed $210k bet on IPA (now HYFT).

The options market was on fire! Host Mark Longo breaks down the Top 10 Most Active Single Name Equity Options for Friday, November 12th on the Hot Options Report. Find out which stocks saw heavy options volume following the post-Fed whipsaw action. This episode is packed with options trading insights, including key volume, average prices, and market trends for: Tesla (TSLA): The day's Number 1 spot, blowing through 4.5 million contracts and closing with a winner on the 455 calls. Nvidia (NVDA): Putting up nearly 4 million contracts amid AI spending concerns. Broadcom (AVGO): The massive sell-off after earnings and the high-volume 365 calls. Oracle (ORCL): Selling off hard, but with high call volume for the 195 strike. Apple (AAPL): Bucking the overall market sell-off and climbing into the close. High-Volume Names: Analysis of Netflix (NFLX), Merck (MRK), Monster (MNST), the wild ride of Rivian (RIVN), and Palantir (PLTR). Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com for more options data.

Welcome to today's episode of The Hot Options Report—your essential guide to options trading and stock market analysis on Fed Day, December 10th, 2025. Host Mark Longo breaks down the day's market volatility, concentrating on the top options trades and key stock movements driven by the day's events. This detailed market analysis highlights massive trading volumes across Microsoft (MSFT), Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Oracle (ORCL), Palantir (PLTR), Taiwan Semi (TSM), Netflix (NFLX), Nvidia (NVDA), and Tesla (TSLA). Tune in for detailed insights into each options trade, what precisely drove the stock market on this crucial Fed Day, and the vital implications for active traders. Don't miss out on the unique opportunities and expert market commentary provided in this episode! For comprehensive options data, real-time reports, and exclusive analysis, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com. Don't miss out!

In this episode of the European Market Brief, the discussion centers on navigating the European derivatives markets and managing market risk. Host Mark Longo is joined by experts Matt Koren (Eurex), Mark Wator (Barchart), and Russell Rhoads (Kelley School of Business at Indiana University) to provide in-depth volatility trading analysis. Key topics include the nuances and trading opportunities within the V-STOXX index (Europe's leading volatility index), its direct comparison to the VIX, and the evolving analytic tools and derivatives market data provided by Barchart. Other highlights cover insights into real-time trading activities, the influence of major European market events, and future plans for new financial products, particularly in options and volatility trading. The episode wraps up with answering listener queries about V-STOXX data sources and proven trading strategies.

Options Traders, this is your closing bell recap! The Hot Options Report breaks down the wild options market volume seen on a critical post-Federal Reserve trading day. Host Mark Longo delivers crucial options flow analysis across the most active tickers. Top Options Flow Analysis: Mark Longo dives into the closing volume across the most active tickers, including the Oracle ($ORCL) plunge, Nvidia ($NVDA), Tesla ($TSLA), Apple ($AAPL), and MSTR. Deep-Dive into Hot Trades: Get key insights on today's largest option transactions, specifically the massive interest in Robinhood ($HOOD) 125 Calls and the Vale ($VALE) Jan 12 Calls, plus activity in Palantir ($PLTR) and AMD ($AMD). Don't miss this essential look at market movements and price actions after the closing bell on 12-11-2025. For more options data and insights, visit thehotoptionsreport.com.

Options Traders, this is your closing bell recap! The Hot Options Report breaks down the wild options market volume seen on a critical post-Federal Reserve trading day. Host Mark Longo delivers crucial options flow analysis across the most active tickers. Top Options Flow Analysis: Mark Longo dives into the closing volume across the most active tickers, including the Oracle ($ORCL) plunge, Nvidia ($NVDA), Tesla ($TSLA), Apple ($AAPL), and MSTR. Deep-Dive into Hot Trades: Get key insights on today's largest option transactions, specifically the massive interest in Robinhood ($HOOD) 125 Calls and the Vale ($VALE) Jan 12 Calls, plus activity in Palantir ($PLTR) and AMD ($AMD). Don't miss this essential look at market movements and price actions after the closing bell on 12-11-2025. For more options data and insights, visit thehotoptionsreport.com.

Today, The Option Block dives into the most important topics for active traders: options trading strategies and detailed market analysis. Host Mark Longo, joined by co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), focuses on VIX trends and how to profit from a changing volatility landscape. We break down the anticipation for the upcoming Federal Reserve announcements and provide key insights into their potential impact on the options market. Plus, get an in-depth analysis of unusual options activity in stocks like Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) and TMC. Market Analysis: Intricate trends in the VIX and strategies for dealing with general market volatility. Trade Breakdown: Unusual activity in WBD and TMC options flow. Upcoming Earnings: Key insights and options trading strategies for major reports from Oracle and Broadcom. Forward Look: A final roundtable on what to watch for in the trading days ahead, especially concerning Fed decisions. Don't miss this essential guide to navigating the current options market landscape.

Host Mark Longo from the Options Insider analyzes today's top single-name equity options performers, breaking down the volume, unusual activity, and major market movements impacting your trading account. This episode reveals the day's options volume leaders and spotlights where the big money is moving its capital: Nvidia (NVDA): Topped the list with 2.56 million contracts, focusing on the $190$ calls as traders anticipate continued rally. Tesla (TSLA): High volume at 1.7 million contracts with a focus on $440$ calls amidst a sell-off. Robinhood (HOOD): Surged to the top 10 with 356,000 contracts after Indonesia expansion news, highlighted by a notable block trade of $145$ calls. Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD): Posted strong call volume (Jan $28$ calls) after moving back to the upside. Alphabet Class A (GOOGL), Amazon (AMZN), Netflix (NFLX), Apple (AAPL), SoFi (SOFI), and Intel (INTC) are all discussed in detail with a breakdown of their respective options trading activity. Get all the data and charts: TheHotOptionsReport.com

Today, The Option Block dives into the most important topics for active traders: options trading strategies and detailed market analysis. Host Mark Longo, joined by co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Option Pit), focuses on VIX trends and how to profit from a changing volatility landscape. We break down the anticipation for the upcoming Federal Reserve announcements and provide key insights into their potential impact on the options market. Plus, get an in-depth analysis of unusual options activity in stocks like Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) and TMC. Market Analysis: Intricate trends in the VIX and strategies for dealing with general market volatility. Trade Breakdown: Unusual activity in WBD and TMC options flow. Upcoming Earnings: Key insights and options trading strategies for major reports from Oracle and Broadcom. Forward Look: A final roundtable on what to watch for in the trading days ahead, especially concerning Fed decisions. Don't miss this essential guide to navigating the current options market landscape.

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. 

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 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 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 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, 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. 

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider CO-HOST: Bill Ulivieri, Cenacle Capital Management In this episode, Mark and Bill discuss trading strategies involving Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies. They explore topics such as the use of technical analysis in crypto trading, the implications of leveraged ETFs, and the significance of volatility and skew in current market conditions. The episode also covers specific trading instruments like bit mining stocks (BMNR), Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA), Circle, and the newly launched Bitwise Solana staking ETF (BSOL). Additionally, they mention the impact of earnings reports, trading techniques for managing risk, and emerging products tied to digital assets. The show concludes with a brief touch on various altcoins and their recent performance.

HOST: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Get FREE options data at: TheHotOptionsReport.com In this episode, Mark reviews the day's trading activity in the options market for November 11. Key highlights include a mixed market performance with notable trading volumes in VIX, SPY, SPX, and IWM. Single name stocks like SMCI, Rivian, Pfizer, Palantir, Open, AMD, Core Weave, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia are discussed with details on active options contracts and pricing.