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The Crypto Rundown 234: Summer Slump or Setup?
3d ago00:22:19Tap to summarizeIs the crypto market simply cooling off for the summer, or are traders quietly positioning for the next big move? This week on The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo breaks down a quieter week across the digital asset landscape as Bitcoin and Ethereum pull back from recent highs, implied volatility remains subdued, and options traders continue hunting for inexpensive upside exposure. In this episode, you'll discover: Bitcoin's retreat from recent highs and what it could mean for the weeks ahead Why traders are still buying upside calls in IBIT despite lower volatility MicroStrategy's latest earnings, massive Bitcoin holdings, and unusual options activity Ethereum, ETHA and the continued search for value in crypto options Options flow and volatility in BitMine (BMNR), Circle (CRCL) and PER A look at the latest crypto market cap rankings, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, XRP, BNB, Hyperliquid, DOGE and more The biggest options trades, volatility levels and unusual activity shaping the crypto markets
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The Hot Options Report: 08-03-2026
3d ago00:11:36Tap to summarizeKick off August with another action-packed edition of The Hot Options Report as Big Tech Extends Its Rally and options traders pile into the market's biggest names. This episode breaks down the most active names in the options market, including NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, Micron, Intel, Alphabet, and PG&E, along with unusual sweep activity in Devon Energy, PG&E, and GameStop. You'll hear: NVIDIA climbs back above $200 as traders swarm same-day calls. Tesla powers higher with nearly 3 million contracts traded. Apple extends its post-earnings slide as traders keep chasing a rebound. Amazon and Microsoft continue to build on last week's blockbuster earnings rallies. Meta surges after its sharp reversal in sentiment. The hottest options trades, unusual flow, and what stood out across the tape. Plus, we kick things off with a look at the latest QuikOptions sweep scan featuring DVN, PCG, and GME, highlighting where smart money may be positioning before diving into the day's biggest options movers. For even more unusual options activity, advanced scans, and professional-grade analytics, visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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The Option Block 488: Putting Lipstick on SPCE Pigs
3d ago00:57:11Tap to summarizeMarkets roared back to start the week as earnings optimism, cooling oil prices, and renewed geopolitical hopes sent stocks sharply higher while volatility took another hit. On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi to break down the biggest stories shaping the options market. This episode includes: A rally fueled by Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet and the broader AI trade Is the "Lag Seven" becoming the "Mag Seven" again? Why VIX plunged back into the 15-handle What traders should watch ahead of SpaceX's first earnings report The latest unusual options activity in Hartford Financial (HIG) Speculative call buying returns to Virgin Galactic (SPCE) Strategy Block: Momentum trading versus buying the dip—which style fits you? Around the Block: SpaceX earnings, AI spending, rates and what could drive markets next Plus, the panel debates AI capital spending, volatility, market leadership, and whether investors are simply "putting lipstick on SPCE pigs."
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Volatility Views 689: Return of the Volatility Nomad
6d ago00:55:01Tap to summarizeThe Volatility Nomad returns! On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo and Dr. Russell Rhoads welcome back Michael Listman, aka UVXY Trader, who joins the show from the UK after months of trading his way across Europe. The crew breaks down another wild week for the volatility markets, including the brief VIX spike above 20, the post-Fed volatility collapse, a surprisingly subdued VIX futures curve, and whether the market is becoming a little too comfortable heading into the fall. Michael also takes us inside life as a traveling volatility trader and explains how being a "volatility nomad" has changed his approach to risk and position management. We dig into his current strategies involving UVXY, SVIX and VXX, seasonality in volatility ETPs, longer-dated positions, pair trades, short straddles and more. Plus, we examine the latest unusual VIX options activity, including some truly extreme upside strikes, revisit Russell's Microsoft earnings trade, and peer into the Crystal Ball for where VIX could be headed next.
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The Hot Options Report: 07-31-2026
6d ago00:13:16Tap to summarizeAmazon soars while Apple gets crushed in a wild post-earnings session for two of the biggest names in the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options activity across Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), NVIDIA (NVDA), Microsoft (MSFT), Tesla (TSLA), Micron (MU), SpaceX, Alphabet (GOOGL), Intel (INTC) and Strategy (MSTR). Amazon rockets higher following earnings as options traders pile into AMZN, while Apple heads in the opposite direction with a sharp post-earnings selloff. We also look at another huge day for Microsoft following its earnings surge, massive activity around NVIDIA's 200 strike, and the latest options action in Tesla, Micron and SpaceX. Plus, we check out the latest notable options sweeps lighting up the tape, including activity in IBIT, SpaceX and CoreWeave (CRWV). Which names are dominating the options market as we close out the trading week and the month? Find out on The Hot Options Report. Explore the options data and scans discussed on the show at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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TWIFO 507: Crude and Equities Roar and Whimper
1w ago01:02:58Tap to summarizeCrude oil takes another wild ride while equities whipsaw around earnings, the Fed, and geopolitical uncertainty on this episode of This Week in Futures Options. Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down the latest action across the futures and futures options markets. They discuss the dramatic reversal in crude oil, the outlook for the major equity indices following a volatile week for tech, unusual December upside options activity in the Nasdaq-100, and what the options market is signaling in natural gas. Plus, single stock futures are back! Mark and Dan discuss CME Group's new single stock futures on names including NVIDIA, Tesla, and Apple, why previous attempts at SSFs struggled in the U.S., and whether this new generation of products could finally catch on. They also examine the big move in the Japanese yen, central bank intervention, and the latest options activity across FX. It's another packed tour of the movers, volatility, skew, and unusual options activity lighting up the futures markets this week.
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The Option Block 1487: Giving Blood and Scalping Dollars
1w ago00:59:58Tap to summarizeMarkets are whipsawing, tech stocks are making monster moves, and The Option Block crew is back to break down all the action. On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe — fresh from giving blood at Grand Central — to discuss another wild stretch for the options market. The crew breaks down the sharp post-Fed reversal, the market's ongoing battle around key levels, elevated dispersion across stocks and sectors, and the incredible post-earnings surge in Microsoft. They also dig into the latest options activity in NVIDIA, Micron, Meta, Tesla, AMD, Intel, Apple and more. Then it's time to get weird in the Odd Block as Henry highlights unusual options activity in Firefly Aerospace (FLY), Bit Digital (BTBT) and T1 Energy (TE), including some intriguing upside call activity and a few trades that leave the crew wondering why traders didn't just buy the stock. Plus, we look ahead to Apple and Amazon earnings, discuss the latest action in VIX and the major index ETFs, and explore what could shake up the markets next. It's another packed episode of The Option Block — with a little blood donation and dollar scalping thrown in for good measure.
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The Hot Options Report: 07-30-2026
1w ago00:15:08Tap to summarizeMicrosoft explodes after earnings while Apple and Amazon take center stage in another wild session for Big Tech options. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including a massive post-earnings move in Microsoft and aggressive new positioning in MSFT calls. We also dig into the earnings action in Apple and Amazon, with AAPL sliding after hours while AMZN jumps following its report. Plus, we examine the latest options activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron, Meta, Intel, SpaceX and IREN, along with some of the unusual names lighting up the Lucky Seven scan. Check out the latest options data and market scans at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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The Futures Rundown 85: Something Looks A Little Off Here
1w ago00:31:26Tap to summarizeSomething looks a little off in the futures markets. On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading to break down a wild Fed Day and the increasingly unusual signals emerging across the futures landscape. They discuss the market reaction to the latest Fed decision, whether changes in liquidity and money supply could usher in a new market regime, and why Carley is seeing potential signs of liquidation across multiple asset classes. They also explore the return of single-stock futures, including the opportunities and challenges surrounding these products, early liquidity concerns, potential capital and tax efficiencies, and whether futures on names like NVIDIA, Tesla and Apple can finally gain traction. Plus, they examine the latest action in crude oil and the energy complex, VIX futures, rates, equities, cattle, sugar, coffee, crypto, metals, OJ and more.
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The Hot Options Report: 07-29-2026
1w ago00:12:52Tap to summarizeTech gets torched on a volatile Fed day as NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron and other major names light up the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options names of the day, including heavy put activity in NVIDIA as the stock sells off, Tesla sliding back into a 200 handle, and Micron taking a major hit. We also examine the latest options action in Apple as it briefly reaches another new all-time high, plus Intel, SoFi, Amazon, AMD, SpaceX and Microsoft ahead of its post-earnings move. Which options trades stood out during the selloff? Where were traders reaching for upside despite the weakness? And which short-dated contracts paid off—or expired worthless? Find out on this episode of The Hot Options Report. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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