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With the industry returning from the major futures and options conferences, the market is back to business—and the business of the day is deep in-the-money puts. Mark Longo breaks down a high-volume Thursday where several tech giants saw massive, meaty put flow that suggests traders are positioning for a shift. On today's report, we analyze the top 10 most active names, including: Nvidia (NVDA): The reigning king of the tape sees heavy action at the 185 strike. Are traders rolling the bones on a Friday recovery? Tesla (TSLA): A rough day for the bulls as Tesla breaks the psychological par strike ($400) to the downside. We look at the 100,000 contracts at the $400 level. The Tech Sell-off: Dissecting the heavy put volume in Microsoft (MSFT), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), and Oracle (ORCL). The Long Game: A bizarre and massive trade in Ondas (ONDS) with an expiration nearly two years away. Speculative Moves: Checking the pulse on Palantir (PLTR) and MicroStrategy (MSTR) as they fight for footing. Wra

This week, we aren't just talking about movers—we're witnessing a historic disruption in the energy markets. We dive deep into the explosive price action and triple-digit volatility in WTI Crude Oil, where mining in the Straits of Hormuz and tanker attacks have sent WTI and Brent soaring. Is the "par" level the new floor? We break down the massive volume in May 95 calls and the 120-strike volatility crush. In this episode, we cover: Movers & Shakers: Why the light side is dominating with double-digit gains in Energy and Platinum, while Financials lead the slide to the dark side. Equities: A "banger week" for the E-mini S&P 500. We analyze the massive 23% bid in put skew and the 6500/6400/6300 put fly lighting up the tape. Small Caps: Is the rotation dead? We look at the spike in Russell 2000 volume as it flirts with negative territory for the year. Energy Deep Dive: A "ridiculous" amount of volume in Crude. We look at the 95/Par vertical and what December 120 calls tell us about the geopolitic

Strap in for a high-octane episode of The Option Block as the All-Star panel breaks down a "day trader's paradise." Host Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle Mike" Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and "The Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz (Cboe Global Markets) to navigate a market defined by red screens, spiking crude oil, and the return of prediction markets. In this episode, we dive into: The Trading Block: A look at the "wild and wooly" week in the markets, from the S&P 500 hovering at 6,700 to VIX hitting 35. The Prediction Game: Why binary event contracts on XSP are the "new hotness" and how Cboe is simplifying the options landscape for new traders. The Odd Block: Unusual activity in Mosaic (MOS), Barclays (BCS), and a massive 50% jump in Lightwave Logic (LWLG). Mail Block: The panel answers your questions on the Iran conflict's market impact and whether VIX 70 calls are a genius hedge or "WTF" territory. Around the Block: Predictions for the week ahead, including earnings from Adobe and Beyond Me

To maximize your reach, I've tailored these descriptions to how people actually find content on each platform. For Libsyn, the focus is on scannability for podcast apps and Google search. For YouTube, the focus is on "Watch Time" signals, Chapters, and keywords that trigger the video algorithm. 1. Libsyn Show Description (RSS & Podcast Apps) Focus: Clear summary, scannability, and high-value links. Options Boot Camp 381: We've Got Two Questions...One for Each of Ya! Is the "Wheel" turning against you? Are you obsessing over direction while the pros look elsewhere? In this episode of Options Boot Camp, your drill instructors Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle a rapid-fire mail call to help you navigate the complexities of the options market. From the viability of the Ratio Stock Repair strategy to the psychological divide between beginner and veteran traders, we break down the tactics you need to survive and thrive. We also dive deep into the changing landscape of Crypto Options, specifically how the ex

Volatility is back with a vengeance! In this special episode, Mark Longo reports live from the FIA Boca Conference 2026 while the markets take a nosedive. As the S&P 500 flirts with red for the year and the VIX threatens the 30-handle, the All-Star panel breaks down the chaos. Joining Mark to dissect the madness are Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi from OptionPit.com and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. On This Episode: The Trading Block: A deep dive into the "Day Trader's Paradise." We discuss WTI breaking the $100 par strike, the resilience of the S&P 500, and why the small-caps (IWM) are turning back into a pumpkin. VIX Watch: Analyzing the massive paper hitting the tape, including heavy activity in the April 60 calls. The Odd Block: The Rock Lobster spots unusual activity in Wells Fargo (WFC), a massive closing trade in United Airlines (UAL), and the wild 38% surge in Hims & Hers (HIMS). Strategy Block: Uncle Mike schools us on Covered Call management in a fal

The market may be melting down, but the options tape is heating up! Join us for the Friday, March 6th edition of The Hot Options Report as we wrap up a volatile week. We're diving deep into the "1K Oddball Scan" to uncover massive spreads hidden outside the major indexes and breaking down the massive volume moving the needle in the top 10 most active symbols. In this episode, we cover: The 1K Oddball Scan: Why SM, SMCI, SILJ, ORCL, and SMR are lighting up the scanners with massive ratio spreads. Marvell's (MRVL) Earnings Banger: A nearly 18% rally despite a broader market sell-off—did the $90 calls pay off? The "Almost Index" Volume: Why SoFi (SOFI) is seeing massive 160k contract prints on the March 23 calls. Tech Under Pressure: Breaking down the late-day action and "worthless" sweeps in Nvidia (NVDA), Apple (AAPL), and AMD. Tesla (TSLA) & Amazon (AMZN): A look at the battle for the "Par" strikes as the week comes to a close. Whether you're tracking golden sweeps or hunting for stealthy badg

The VIX is screaming higher, hitting a 27 handle as the "Danger Zone" officially reopens. On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, Andrew Giovinazzi, and Matt Amberson to break down a chaotic week fueled by active conflict in the Middle East and a "charitably termed" terrible non-farm payrolls number. Plus, the legend himself, Kenny Loggins, returns to the program as volatility looks skyward. On this episode, the panel dives into: The Volatility Review: Analyzing the 6-point spike in VIX Cash and the massive 15-point jump in the VVIX. The Oracle of New Hampshire: Matt Amberson (ORATS) explains why things are spicy enough for him to start buying straight puts. Russell Rhoads' Weekly Rundown: A deep dive into VIX option flow, including the massive interest in the March 20 puts and the July 60 calls. The Return of the Loggins: Kenny Loggins joins the show as the market flirts with "panic" territory and the backwardation deepens. Stagflation Worries: Andrew Giovinazzi

The markets are anything but calm this week. Join host Mark Longo and special guest Erik Norland, Chief Economist at CME Group, as they break down a historic surge in volatility across every major asset class. From geopolitical tensions driving double-digit moves in crude oil to the "incoherent" signals between gold and treasury yields, we dive deep into the data you need to navigate this changing landscape. On this episode, we discuss: Energy: WTI Crude's 21%+ surge—is the market pricing in a long-term Middle East disruption, or is the move surprisingly muted? Metals: Why Gold and Silver are decoupling from the "flight to quality" narrative and what the 6,000 strike in Gold tells us about long-term sentiment. Crypto: The "Digital Gold" debate—Erik explains why the correlation between Bitcoin and Gold remains near zero despite the recent volatility. Rates & Credit Spreads: A look at the massive volume in 10-year notes and why narrowing credit spreads might be ignoring brewing risks in private cred

The markets are seeing red, and the "Flowmaster" Henry Schwartz is back to take the blame for another Thursday sell-off! Join Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Henry Schwartz as they dissect a volatile session where the S&P 500 is testing key levels and the VIX is flirting with a 25 handle. In this episode, the panel explores the unusual correlation of "risk-off" sentiment—where even gold and silver are being dumped alongside equities—and whether crypto is actually acting as the new flight-to-safety asset. Key Topics Discussed: The Trading Block: A deep dive into the VIX spike, the S&P's magnet-like attraction to the 6845 level, and a breakdown of February's record-breaking trading volume (1.32 billion contracts!). Sector Analysis: Why industrials (XLI) are leading the decline while energy (XLE) remains a lone green shoot. The Odd Block: Unusual activity in StubHub (STUB) following a post-earnings puke, a predictable "jelly roll" in Hertz (HTZ), and a curious call buyer in Warner Music Group (WM

In this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the stocks dominating the options market and the trades lighting up the tape. Nvidia (NVDA) takes the top spot once again as options traders pile into short-dated calls following a sharp intraday recovery back above the $180 level. Meanwhile Broadcom (AVGO) surges nearly 5% after earnings, drawing heavy options activity as traders position around key levels. We also explore unusual and stealthy options trades from the 10K Club, including activity in VIX, Wells Fargo, Warner Bros. Discovery, and HYG, along with today's most active options names. Other major stocks driving options flow today include: Tesla (TSLA) recovering off earlier lows Microsoft (MSFT) pushing higher with heavy near-term call activity Amazon (AMZN) flirting with the $220 level Apple (AAPL) seeing large in-the-money put activity Palantir (PLTR) and SoFi (SOFI) attracting speculative options flows Tune in for a fast-paced breakdown of the Top 10 most active options

Ever wonder what separates the folks pricing options on a trading floor from you clicking "buy" on your phone? In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen welcomes market maker Wes Breton of Breton Holdings, LLC to help break down the surprisingly symbiotic relationship between market makers and retail traders. 

Energy is the "800-pound gorilla" in the markets this week. As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East and the Strait of Hormuz becomes a critical flashpoint, products like crude oil, heating oil, and RBOB are dominating the tape. Is this a permanent shift or a temporary shock? In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Brian Pieri, founder of Energy Rogue, to break down the "geopolitical premium" currently baked into energy prices. We dive deep into why energy is truly inescapable for any futures trader and why one specific product—heating oil—is outperforming the rest of the complex by nearly 30% in a single week. In this episode, you'll learn: The Strait of Hormuz Crisis: Why 20-25 million barrels a day are at risk and what "naval escorts" actually mean for supply. Crude Oil Outlook: Brian's case for why WTI and Brent might actually head back to the $60s despite the headlines. The "Heating Oil" Phenomenon: Analyzing the massive spread between gasoline (RBOB) and distillates. The Tradin

Fall in, recruits! Today, we're taking one of the most classic range-bound strategies and putting it through the 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) ringer. Is the Iron Condor the ultimate strategy for the current market environment, or a recipe for disaster? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the "Great Iron Condor Renaissance." We move past the basic definitions and get into the "drills," applying this strategy to the new Monday and Wednesday weekly options in the Mag 7. In this episode, we cover: The Iron Condor Refresher: A deep dive into the mechanics—selling strangles vs. selling spreads. 0DTE Strategy: Why these are getting hot again and how to pick your "danger zone." The Apple ($AAPL) and Nvidia ($NVDA) Experiments: We look at real-time 0DTE setups to see where the "juice" is hiding. Strike Selection: Why Dan prefers support and resistance over standard deviation in the 0DTE world. Pro Trader Crate: We announce this month's lucky winner! Check out more from the Options Insider Radio Netw

Welcome to another high-octane episode of the Hot Options Report, your premier source for insight into the fast-moving options market. Today, we break down a "banger" session where it took over 514,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10. From massive overnight moves to aggressive pre-earnings positioning in semiconductors, we cover the names lighting up the tape. Badge of the Day: The Overnight Move Scan With global volatility on the rise, we look at symbols shifting at least 5% in after-hours trading. BW (Babcock & Wilcox): The energy tech play leading the pack, up nearly 50% intraday. Crypto Volatility: GLXU and COIA ride the digital frontier wave as crypto markets swing. Surprise Movers: EOLS (Evolus Inc) and KXHCF (Kay Xia Holdings) sneak into the top scans. The Top 10 Countdown We dive into the most active options chains of the day, including: Broadcom (AVGO): Analyzing the massive pre-earnings "swing for the fences" as 25k of the 350 calls trade ahead of the report. AMD: Mysterious downs

The Crypto Rundown 310: COIN Hysteria, Jane Street Algos, and Bitcoin Conspiracies Is Bitcoin being suppressed by institutional algorithms? This week on The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo and Bill Olivar of Cenacle Capital Management dive into the "Jane Street Conspiracy" taking Crypto Twitter by storm. We analyze the allegations of 10:00 AM sell-clocks and whether authorized participants (APs) actually have the power to manipulate BTC price action. In this episode, we break down: The Bitcoin Breakdown: BTC nears $69k despite geopolitical madness in the Middle East. The Jane Street "Smoking Gun": Is it a tinfoil hat theory or a predictable market-making reality? COIN & USDC Hysteria: Why Coinbase (COIN) is decoupling from the broader market and surging toward $100. SEC Shift: The significance of Chainlink's (LINK) former counsel joining the SEC's crypto task force in February 2026. Derivatives Check: Analyzing the massive 1 million contract A DV in IBIT options and the shift in volatility skew. Co

Host Mark Longo returns to wrap up a fascinating trading day where macro trends took center stage, but the "Golden Sweeps" revealed massive institutional moves. While single-name volume was slightly muted, the tape was lit up by defense sector newcomers and the usual heavyweight suspects. In this episode, Mark breaks down: The Golden Sweep Scan: A deep dive into multi-exchange sweep orders over $1M, including high-conviction plays in MongoDB (MDB), Taiwan Semi (TSM), and the massive contract volume in IBIT. Defense Sector Alert: Why newcomer Anduril (ONDS) and Palantir (PLTR) are seeing a surge in call activity as defense stocks light up the tape. The Top 10 Countdown: Nvidia (NVDA): Still the undisputed #1 with 3.5M contracts—did the 185 calls leave buyers out in the cold? Meta (META): A look at the 645 weeklies and why the intraday high teased a massive payout that didn't quite hold. Netflix (NFLX): Chasing the "Par" strike as the post-deal momentum continues. Tesla (TSLA): Analyzing the heavy v

Despite a weekend filled with geopolitical turmoil and the outbreak of open war in the Middle East, the markets opened Monday with a surprising amount of resilience. Join Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi as they break down the "weekend risk" playbook and why the "fade the vol spike" strategy is winning the day. In this episode, the panel discusses: The Trading Block: A look at the S&P, NASDAQ, and VIX. Why did the market go from red to green so quickly? Plus, a deep dive into the massive call activity in VIX and SPY. The Odd Block: Unusual activity in Nokia (NOK) and the "luxury pawn shop" The RealReal (REAL). Is someone betting on a major tech resurgence? Strategy Block: Uncle Mike breaks down the nuances of Delta weighting with Covered Calls. Learn how to capture premium without capping all your upside. Around the Block: Predictions for the week ahead, including earnings to watch: Best Buy, Target, Costco, and the volatile ASKS Space Mobile. Plus: A spec

Puts Everywhere: Inside the 0DTE Index Scan & Nvidia's Earnings Aftershocks The options market didn't just walk into the weekend; it sprinted. On this Friday, February 27, 2026, edition of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a "blood red" session where heavy hitters like NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), and Netflix (NFLX) dominated the tape with massive volume. We dive deep into the Hot Options Scan of the Day, focusing on 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) index trades in the SPX and Nasdaq. With over $50,000 in premium hitting single lines, find out where the "smart money" was hedging as the market faced significant downward pressure. Inside this episode: The Big Three: Why NVIDIA took the #1 spot with a staggering 5.51 million contracts. The Netflix Rebound: How walking away from the Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) deal sent NFLX shares—and call options—soaring. Retail & Tech Hits: Analysis of the heavy selling in Apple (AAPL), Microsoft (MSFT), and the massive 18% slide in Core Weave. S

Tech wreckage is cutting the knees off the market, and the volatility panel is seeing red. This week, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Russell Rhoads dive into why the VIX is firming up despite the market sitting near all-time highs. Topics Breakdown: The Inflation Ghost: Why hotter inflation data is spooking the vol curve and keeping VIX above 20. The March 35 Calls: Why is this strike dominating the tape every single day? UVIX Management: A deep dive into "The Riddle of UVIX." We workshop how to use covered calls to offset decay without capping your "catastrophe hedge" upside. Election Vol: The November VIX cycle has entered the chat. Is it too early to hedge the midterms? Institutional Skullduggery: Discussing the Jane Street/Bitcoin lawsuit and the "Goldman Sachs fist punch" in financials. Visit https:// tastytrade.com/podcasts to see their latest offers.

On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo and Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading dive into a turbulent week across the CME Group complex. From the post-Nvidia "bloodletting" in the equities to the persistent volatility in the energy pits, they break down the moves that matter. In This Episode: The Movers & Shakers: A heavy tilt toward the "light side" with metals dominating the leaderboard. Why silver and platinum are lighting up the tape while the "Widowmaker" Nat Gas slides. Equities: Analyzing the post-earnings Nvidia hangover. Is the market rotation finally here, and what's behind the massive hunt for yield in the Nasdaq? Energy: Getting "Crude" with WTI. Carley explains why the Middle East tension is priced in, but the real story might be coming from Venezuela. Plus, a look at those tempting (and cheap) downside puts. Metals: Why speculators are suddenly "getting base" with Copper. Is Copper the next big meme trade, or is it just a classic boom-and-bust cycle?