The Options Insider Radio Network
The Options Insider Radio Network is a podcast network dedicated to options traders, offering a variety of programs such as The Option Block, Options Boot Camp, and Volatility Views. It provides insights, analysis, and educational content to help listeners navigate the world of options trading. The network aims to be a premier audio destination for both novice and experienced options enthusiasts.
Episodes
Hot Options Report: 10-13-2026
Apple hits a new all-time high, and options traders pile into speculative bets on even more upside. On this episode, we break down the rush into Apple's $350 calls expiring the next day—and how the stock's retreat from its record leaves those buyers facing a steep climb. We also explore Nvidia's return to the top of the options volume rankings, Meta's continued rally, Micron's latest slide and a s
The Crypto Rundown 242: Bitcoin, Ethereum and HYPE Feel the Heat
The crypto pullback is spreading, but the options market still has plenty to say. On this episode, we break down the latest moves in Bitcoin, Ethereum and Hyperliquid's HYPE token, along with notable options trades in IBIT, MSTR and PURR. We explore a sizable IBIT call spread, the latest PURR activity as HYPE retreats, and how ETHA's reverse stock split complicates its options chain. We also check
The Hot Options Report: 10-12-2026
Chip stocks lose ground while Meta and Apple push higher. On this episode, we break down the day's busiest stock options, led by Nvidia, Tesla, Meta, Apple and Micron. Nvidia takes the top spot with an unusual wave of January put activity that could point to a trade positioned for a steep decline. Meanwhile, Meta rallies despite the social media reckoning discussed on the show, Micron tumbles, and
The Option Block 1507: Walking the Razor's Edge of a Solar Storm
Unusual options activity in Canadian Solar and First Solar takes center stage as a quiet session for the major indexes gives way to busy trading in individual stocks. On this episode, Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw break down surprisingly long-dated Canadian Solar (CSIQ) put buying and a burst of First Solar (FSLR) options activity following an analyst upgrade. Could the First Solar
The Hot Options Report: 10-09-2026
A major insider stock purchase puts GameStop back in the spotlight as its CEO buys roughly $10.5 million in shares. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down GME's rally, its return to the most active options list and how its busiest expiring options fared at the close. Tesla overtakes Nvidia for the top spot on the options tape, while Palantir's rally delivers a strong finish for i
Volatility Views 698: Crazy VIX Calls and More Fun With Perpetual Futures
Volatility spikes are giving traders little time to cash in—but that hasn't stopped someone from scooping up five-cent VIX lottery tickets. Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads and Scott Nations break down a whipsaw week for stocks, the brief return of demand for downside protection and the challenges of capturing gains when VIX rallies quickly fade. On this episode of Volatility Views, the panel debates wh
TWIFO 517: The Storm Rages On in Equities, Energy and Metals
Wild Nasdaq swings, headline-driven crude oil moves and a potential seasonal rebound in gold keep futures options traders on their toes. Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading joins Mark Longo to break down the action across CME Group's energy, metals and equity index markets. On this episode of This Week in Futures Options: • Gold's changing safe-haven behavior, elevated options premiums and Carley's
The Hot Options Report: 10-08-2026
Apple bucks the big tech selloff while Nvidia dominates the options volume leaderboard. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the busiest stock options, the contracts attracting attention and the stakes heading into Friday's expiration. Nvidia's short-dated calls lead the action as the stock retreats from its recent record high. Micron gives back its previous session's rally, Or
The Option Block 1506: AI Bloodletting and the Ghost of Rodney Dangerfield
AI stocks take a beating, energy rallies and the S&P 500's sideways grind has Uncle Mike channeling Rodney Dangerfield's Caddyshack stockbroker routine. On this episode of The Option Block, Henry Schwartz of Cboe and Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management join us to break down the technology selloff, options activity in Nvidia, Oracle, Micron and Tesla, and the strength in Apple and Palantir.
The Futures Rundown 94: Are You Ready for Hockey Futures?
Can your hockey team win a game while its performance index falls? Tim McCourt of CME Group and Rhett Dinsdale of FutureSports Performance Indexes join The Futures Rundown to explain the mechanics behind NHL team performance futures. Explore how these sports futures use official league statistics and performance milestones, how futures prices reflect expectations, and what separates these contract
Options Boot Camp 411: Tackling Your Questions About Bond ETF Options
Rising Treasury yields have listeners asking: Is TLT the right ETF for trading a view on bonds, and will we ever get a tradable version of the MOVE Index? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle your bond ETF options questions, comparing TLT and IEF, their options liquidity and the different portions of the Treasury yield curve they represent. They discuss why matching your trading thesis to the righ
The Hot Options Report: 10-07-2026
A sharp rally in Micron didn't guarantee a winning trade for options buyers, while Nvidia's late selloff gave some nervous sellers a reprieve. Mark Longo breaks down the day's most active stock options on The Hot Options Report for October 7, 2026. Explore Micron (MU), Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), Intel (INTC), AMD and Alphabet (GOOGL), with a closer look
The European Market Brief 31: Germany at a Crossroads - DAX Resilience and Investor Opportunities
Why is the DAX holding its ground while Germany's economy faces mounting challenges? Mark Longo welcomes Achim Karle of Eurex, Dirk Grosshans of Universal Investment, and Dr. Russell Rhoads of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business to explore the disconnect between Germany's economic headlines and its globally competitive companies. The panel examines how international revenues, industrial
The Crypto Rundown 241: HYPE Surges While Bitcoin Treads Water
Hyperliquid stands out in a subdued crypto market as traders weigh its rebound against cooling volatility and lighter options activity. Mark Longo breaks down Bitcoin and Ethereum price action, declining implied volatility in IBIT and ETHA, and the latest options flow in Strategy (MSTR), BitMine (BMNR) and Circle. He also examines Hyperliquid's HYPE token, an active November call trade in its asso
The Hot Options Report: 10-05-2026
A record-setting session for NVDA puts Nvidia back at the top of the options tape—but its busiest calls still finish worthless. Mark Longo breaks down the day's most active stock options, including rallies in Tesla and Meta, a pullback in Intel and the race to take profits before expiration. On this episode of The Hot Options Report: • Nvidia reaches another all-time high and leads the options vol
The Option Block 1505: Call Paloozas, Surprise Trillionaires, and Secret Plague
Unusual call activity lights up Pacific Biosciences and United Microelectronics as tech stocks climb and volatility retreats. Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw break down the options market, debate potential trillion-dollar IPO valuations and take a strange detour into secret Russian plague-lab headlines. On this episode: • NVIDIA and Tesla battle for the top spot in single-stock option
Volatility Views 697: Nothing Makes Sense
Weak jobs data sends stocks higher, VIX futures remain stubbornly elevated above spot, and volatility products deliver some puzzling results. Mark Longo, Dr. Russell Rhoads and Jim Carroll examine the conflicting signals driving the equity and volatility markets. The panel breaks down VIX futures term structure, persistent contango and the risks surrounding a narrow, tech-led rally. They also deba
The Hot Options Report: 10-02-2026
A bullish finish to the trading week kept the options tape busy—but many of the day's most active calls still expired worthless. Mark Longo breaks down the hottest stock options activity in Nvidia, Tesla, Nike, Apple, Micron, AMD, Amazon and more. Nvidia reached a new intraday all-time high and led the options volume rankings, while Tesla rallied and Nike slid before recovering from its session lo
TWIFO 516: Ag Meltdown, Equity Whipsaws and Crude Oil Skullduggery
What's driving the selloff in agricultural futures—and what are equity and energy options traders positioning for next? Mark Longo and guest Kevin Green of the Schwab Network explore the latest futures options trades, volatility shifts and market developments across CME Group markets. In this episode: • Equity whipsaws: E-mini S&P 500 options activity, short-dated expirations and weak market bread
The Hot Options Report: 10-01-2026
Earnings moves put Micron and Nike in focus as traders position for Friday's options expiration. Mark Longo breaks down Micron's post-earnings rally, Nike's after-hours slide and Nvidia's return to the top of the options volume rankings. On this edition of The Hot Options Report, we explore active calls and puts in NVDA, MU, NKE, TSLA, AAPL, INTC, Alphabet, Amazon and Meta. Apple's pullback attrac
The Option Block 1504: Bloody Red, Bullish Green and Wild FRMI Upside
Stocks turn from red to green during the show, but the unusual options activity offers plenty of its own surprises. Mark Longo, Henry Schwartz of Cboe and Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management break down the market reversal, VIX and VVIX, and the options trades catching their attention. In the Odd Block, the panel digs into a sizable January call purchase in Fermi (FRMI) despite the stock's
Wide World of Options: What Everyone Gets Wrong About Options
Options trading is full of myths that keep smart investors on the sidelines — or worse, lead them to avoidable mistakes. In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen sits down with Dan Passarelli, founder of Market Taker Mentoring, to separate fact from fiction. From misconceptions about risk and complexity to the myths that even experienced traders still believe, Dan breaks down
The Futures Rundown 93: Consumable Futures Are Going Crazy
Coffee rallies, corn tumbles and cattle futures tell a different story from the prices consumers pay for beef. Mark Longo welcomes Kevin Green of Schwab Network to break down a volatile week across agricultural commodities, Treasury futures and energy markets. On this episode of The Futures Rundown: Coffee, cattle, dairy and grain futures lead a wild week in consumable commodities. Kevin exami
Options Boot Camp 410: Demystifying the MOVE Index
What can bond market volatility tell you that the VIX can't? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the MOVE Index and explain why equity options traders should keep an eye on Treasury yield volatility. Learn what MOVE measures, how its Treasury options components are weighted, and why comparing its level directly with VIX can be misleading. Mark and Dan also explore what it means when stock and
The Hot Options Report: 09-29-2026
Short-dated calls face a tougher finish as several big tech stocks retreat from their intraday highs. Mark Longo breaks down the day's busiest options, including Nvidia's leading volume, Apple's sharp selloff and Meta's rebound. We examine active calls in NVDA, TSLA, MSFT, AAPL and META, weighing trade prices, intraday moves and what buyers need heading into Wednesday's expiration. Plus, Oracle ra
The Crypto Rundown 240: Solana Holds Its Ground as Bitcoin Fades
Bitcoin pulled back after a midweek rally, while Solana held on to much of its recent gains. Mark Longo breaks down the latest crypto options activity in IBIT, MSTR, ETHA, BMNR and PURR, including a sharp drop in MSTR volatility and an unusually long dated PURR call trade. Plus, a look at Circle's continued slide, renewed interest in Litecoin, and the listener poll asking which crypto asset you'd
The Hot Options Report: 09-28-2026
Nvidia's stock buyback put $NVDA at the top of Monday's options activity, while a late retreat left its most active calls out of the money. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo follows the call selling and intraday reversals in Tesla, Meta, Apple, Micron, AMD and more. Plus, a look at recent stock sales disclosed by members of the House of Representatives. Go to TheHotOptionsRepor
The Option Block 1503: Magical Dwarves and Dubious Buybacks
Nvidia's stock buyback sparks a debate on The Option Block: is it a sensible use of cash, or a warning sign near the highs? Mark Longo, Andrew Giovinazzi and Mike Tosaw also discuss rising yields, the market's resilience and the busiest names on the options tape. In the Odd Block, they examine unusual call activity in Alamos Gold ($AGI) and Aemetis ($AMTX). Then Mike walks through the adjustments
Volatility Views 696: The Volatility Censors Strike Again!!!
VIX kept drifting lower even as the market swung through another eventful week. Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian and Brian Overby to examine the gap between current volatility and the risk priced into VIX futures. The panel digs into heavy VIX call activity, unusual weekly options trades, the potential effect of midterm election options on VIX, and ways to structure a volatil
The Hot Options Report: 09-25-2026
Friday's options tape stayed busy through the close. Mark Longo breaks down the most active names, with $TSLA taking the top spot ahead of $NVDA. He looks at Tesla's intraday swings, $AAPL calls that finished in the money, and $MSFT calls that fell just short of their strike. Plus: reversals in $META and $MU, options activity in $INTC, $AMZN and $MSTR, and recent congressional purchases on the Hou
TWIFO 515: Tech Explodes and Crude Sinks While the 10-Yr Yield Soars
What happens in futures options when Treasury yields climb, technology stocks rally and crude oil falls? Mark Longo and Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management dig into the activity across CME Group markets. They examine the surge in 10-year Treasury yield and a sizable roll in 10-year note puts, then turn to options activity in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq-100. In energy, they break down WTI crude'
The Hot Options Report: 09-24-2026
Meta's rally kept rolling, and traders piled into calls ahead of Friday's expiration. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the busiest options names, including META, INTC, TSLA, AAPL, AMD, MU and NVDA. He looks at the strikes drawing the most activity, where each stock finished relative to those strikes, and what Friday's session could mean for the trades. Mark also ch
The Option Block 1502: Wild Whipsaws and the Rise of the Options Manifold
A sharp intraday reversal sends Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw, and Cboe's Henry Schwartz scrambling to keep up with the options tape. They discuss the swings in SPX, VIX, SPY, QQQ, and IWM, along with the pressure that rising interest rates and oil prices could put on stocks. Henry also brings back a curious idea from a Cboe quant conference: the "options manifold." Then, in the Odd Block, he digs into u
The Futures Rundown 92: Revenge of Super El Nino
What could a powerful El Niño mean for the futures markets this winter? Mark Longo welcomes Jim Roemer, founder of Best Weather Inc., to examine the weather patterns affecting agricultural and energy commodities. They discuss the outlook for sugar, cocoa, wheat and soybeans, including how South American crops and Chinese demand could shift the picture. Jim also explains why a warm winter could mat
Options Boot Camp 409: The Madness, Mystery and Mayhem of Expiration
When does an option actually stop trading, and what happens when expiration arrives? Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli trace how the calendar grew from monthly expirations to weeklies, daily SPX options, and Monday and Wednesday expirations in select stocks and ETFs. Along the way, they explain why traditional SPX monthly options can stop trading on Thursday yet settle on Friday morning, how cash sett
The Hot Options Report: 09-23-2026
GRAB topped the options volume rankings ahead of Tesla and Nvidia, even though its shares barely moved. Mark Longo digs into the FLEX options activity behind the surprise and explains how those contracts differ from standard listed options. Plus, a look at the day's busiest trades in TSLA, NVDA, META, AAPL, AMZN, MU, GOOGL, INTC and MSFT. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com for more options data.
The European Market Brief 30: Fed vs. ECB - What Rate Markets Are Telling Us
The Fed and ECB may be confronting very different economic conditions, but what are the interest-rate markets actually pricing in? Mark Longo is joined by Damien Zinck of Eurex Sales America, Dr. Russell Rhoads of Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and Dr. Larissa Adamiec of Purdue University to examine the changing paths for U.S. and European monetary policy. They discuss where market
The Hot Options Report: 09-22-2026
Apple reached a new all-time high before retreating, generating more than 1.3 million options contracts and heavy activity in short-dated calls. Mark Longo breaks down the day's most active options in AAPL, NVDA, TSLA, MU, META, INTC, AMZN, AMD and GOOGL. Plus, a look at the bullish signals appearing on today's Golden Cross scan. Learn more at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
The Crypto Rundown 239: This One's for the Degens
Crypto markets are roaring back, and some of their riskiest corners are suddenly delivering eye-catching returns. Mark Longo welcomes back Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to examine Bitcoin's breakout, renewed crypto options activity and whether capital may be rotating from AI into digital assets. They explore IBIT, MSTR, MSTU, Ethereum, BMNR, Circle, HYPE, PURR and Solana, along with
The Hot Options Report: 09-21-2026
Monday delivered a blistering options session, with massive activity across some of the market's biggest technology names. Mark Longo breaks down the action in Meta, Intel, Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, AMD, Micron, Amazon and Microsoft—including several heavily traded expiration-day options that moved into the money before fading into the close. Plus, we explore the Lucky Seven scan at TheHotOptionsRepor
The Option Block 1501: Another AI Face-Ripper
A powerful tech rally sends META, AMD, Intel, Nvidia and other major names surging as Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw and Andrew Giovinazzi examine what is fueling the market's renewed enthusiasm for the AI trade. The hosts break down heavy options volume in SPY, QQQ, IWM and VIX, including notable activity in VIX puts. They also analyze unusual options trades in MGM Resorts and Novo Nordisk before explori
The Hot Options Report: 09-18-2026
Micron surges through a major milestone while Strategy delivers another crypto-fueled rally and Tesla leads a remarkably active options market. Mark Longo breaks down the day's hottest contracts in $MU, $MSTR, $TSLA, $NVDA, $AAPL, $META, $GOOGL, $AMZN and $INTC. Plus, the Bigger Wings scan uncovers notable activity in $IBIT, $DKNG and $ORCL. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.
Volatility Views 695: Fed Vol and the Return of Weekend Risk
The Fed delivered another volatile week, but the market's rapid rebound left VIX back in the mid-teens and raised fresh questions about whether traders are becoming too complacent. Host Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads examine the market's reaction to the Fed, the widening gap between VIX cash and October VIX futures, growing concerns in the Treasury market, and the potential catalysts that could fin
TWIFO 514: Fed Frenzy, Crude Concerns and Copper Craziness
The futures options markets are digesting a turbulent Fed week, and there's no shortage of action across equities, energy and metals. On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy to break down the latest activity across CME Group's futures options markets. They examine the post-Fed swings in Nasdaq and E-mini S&P 500 options,
The Option Block 1500: We've Been Around the Block for 1500 Episodes
A milestone episode calls for a little nostalgia, a little market chaos, and plenty of options talk. On the 1500th episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from The Option Block and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe to look back at the remarkable run of the show while breaking down the latest action across the options markets. The crew discusses the market re
The Futures Rundown 91: Crude Oil Volleyball
Energy markets take center stage as crude oil, heating oil and RBOB grapple with major supply disruptions, refining constraints and an increasingly complicated geopolitical backdrop. On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo welcomes back Brian Pieri, founder of Energy Rogue, for a deep dive into the wild action across the energy complex. Brian breaks down the disconnect between the physi
Options Boot Camp 408: Yacht Rock Piracy and Net Zero Puts
Yacht rock piracy meets options strategy on this episode of Options Boot Camp. Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down Dan's "net zero roll" for cash-secured puts, including how traders can roll down and out while targeting little or no net premium on the adjustment. They also tackle a fresh batch of listener questions covering how implied volatility can help determine whether to buy calls, sell
The Hot Options Report: 09-16-2026
Fed Day brought plenty of anticipation but relatively subdued options volume as traders waited for the latest move from the Federal Reserve. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the names dominating the options tape, with Nvidia (NVDA) once again leading the market in contract volume. We also dig into heavy activity in Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Intel (INTC), Amazon (AMZN), Mi
The Hot Options Report: 09-15-2026
A lighter day in the options market still delivered plenty of action across some of the biggest names on the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the most active options in Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), SpaceX, Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), Intel (INTC), Micron (MU), AMD and Palantir (PLTR). We look at the calls attracting attention, where traders appe
The Crypto Rundown 238: A Coiled Spring of Bitcoin Energy
Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management returns to The Crypto Rundown — and after calling the Bitcoin bottom on his last appearance, he's feeling even more bullish about what comes next. Mark Longo and Bill explore why Bitcoin could be sitting on a "coiled spring of energy," the latest action in IBIT and MSTR options, and whether Strategy still has more room to run. They also dig into the outl
The Hot Options Report: 09-14-2026
The options market kicked off the week with plenty of action as traders navigated sharp moves across some of the biggest names on the tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options in Nvidia (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Meta (META), Micron (MU), Amazon (AMZN), Microsoft (MSFT), Intel (INTC) and Alphabet (GOOGL). Nvidia once again claims the top spot i
The Option Block 1499: PLAY-ing Around with Cheap Calls
Cheap calls are on the menu as Mark Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, and Mike "Uncle Mike" Tosaw dive into unusual options activity in Dave & Buster's (PLAY) and Banco Bradesco (BBD). Is somebody betting on a turnaround in PLAY ahead of earnings? And when it comes to these cheap stocks, are you better off buying the calls or just owning the shares? The crew also breaks down a surprisin
The Hot Options Report: 09-11-2026
Apple takes the crown as options activity heats up to close out the trading week. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, with Apple surging to the top of the leaderboard as traders continue to pile into the stock. Nvidia and Tesla remain options powerhouses, while Oracle stays firmly in the game following its wild post-earnings rid
Volatility Views 694: Surprising Vol Action! Shocking Bullseyes!
Volatility wakes up from its late-summer slumber on this episode of Volatility Views as Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a surprisingly active stretch across the volatility markets. VIX briefly pushed above 18 before retreating, VIX options volume came roaring back, traders targeted everything from near-term puts to triple-digit VIX calls, and the volatility futures curve offered some inte
TWIFO 513: The Revenge of Single Stock Futures
Single stock futures are back—and this time the market may be ready for them. On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo welcomes Tim McCourt, Senior Managing Director and Global Head of Equity, FX and Alternative Products at CME Group, for a deep dive into the return of single stock futures. They discuss what makes this new generation of single stock futures different, the role o
The Option Block 1498: FLEX Mysteries, Cyber Attacks and Romanian AI
FLEX mysteries, cyber attacks and Romanian AI are lighting up the latest Option Block. On this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw and Cboe's Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz to break down the latest action across the options market. The crew digs into a mysterious burst of near-dated FLEX options activity in Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), unusual call buying in Romanian AI softwar
The Option Block 1498: FLEX Mysteries, Cyber Attacks and Romanian AI
FLEX mysteries, cyber attacks and Romanian AI are lighting up the latest Option Block. On this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw and Cboe's Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz to break down the latest action across the options market. The crew digs into a mysterious burst of near-dated FLEX options activity in Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ), unusual call buying in Romanian AI softwar
The Hot Options Report: 09-10-2026
Apple keeps ripping, Nvidia keeps slipping and Oracle pulls an after-hours flip. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active and unusual options trades lighting up the market, including heavy action in AAPL, NVDA and ORCL. We also dig into notable options activity in Tesla, Meta, Micron, Alphabet, Palantir, Intel, SpaceX and more. Which traders are buying the move, whi
The Futures Rundown 90: Coffee, Crude and Confused Baristas
Coffee is dropping, crude is climbing and somewhere a confused barista is being asked to explain why your latte isn't getting any cheaper. On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down another wild week across the futures markets. They explore the selloff in coffee, cocoa, cotton and wheat; the latest moves in crude oil and re
Options Boot Camp 407: Rise of the 0DTE Iron Butterfly
The iron butterfly is getting a 0DTE makeover. On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli and John Kmiecik from Market Taker Mentoring for a deep dive into the growing world of zero-days-to-expiration iron butterflies. Why are traders turning to this classic options strategy for ultra-short-term trades? John breaks down how he approaches 0DTE iron butterflies, inc
The Hot Options Report: 09-09-2026
Apple's folding phone announcement sends the stock on a wild intraday ride and drives massive options activity. Meanwhile, Meta surges on renewed AI enthusiasm, Tesla takes the top spot on the options volume leaderboard, and NVIDIA finds itself bumped down the rankings. We break down the hottest options action across AAPL, TSLA, META, NVDA, MU, INTC, AMD, AMZN, GOOGL and more on this episode of Th
The Hot Options Report: 09-03-2026
NVIDIA is back on top as the AI giant helps power another strong day for the market and dominates the options tape. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options action across NVDA, TSLA, PLTR, HOOD, MSTR, MU, AVGO, AAPL, PCG and more. From massive short-dated call activity in NVIDIA and aggressive upside positioning in Tesla to big moves in Palantir, Robinhood and S
This Week in Futures Options 512: Equities Don't Care About Skyrocketing Energy
Crude oil is skyrocketing, equities are ripping higher...and apparently the stock market just doesn't care. On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Dan Gramza of Gramza Capital Management to break down a wild week across the futures options markets. They discuss the surprising disconnect between surging WTI crude oil and bullish equity markets, what's really d
The Option Block 1497: Forget Nonfarms..It's All About Drones and Biotech Baby!
Forget nonfarms — the options market has plenty of other things to keep traders busy. On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe break down a surprisingly strong market rally heading into the jobs report, the latest options volume trends, and some unusual activity lighting up the tape. The crew digs into eye-catching options flow
Wide World of Options: Trading Without Borders (or Bedtimes): Inside the Push for 24/7 Trading
As exchanges and regulators explore extended and round-the-clock trading, what are the practical and regulatory implications? Aniceto (Andy) Solares of OCC's Regulatory Team joins host, Mark Benzaquen, to unpack the push toward near-continuous markets, from Capitol Hill's perspective to what it could mean for investors.
The Hot Options Report: 09-02-2026
NVIDIA shrugs off the dog days of summer and takes the options crown once again on this episode of The Hot Options Report. Host Mark Longo breaks down the day's hottest options action, including a nearly six-million-contract session in NVIDIA, heavy trading in Tesla, Apple and Meta, a big post-earnings move in Dell, strength in Micron, and a rough session for Palantir. Plus, we dig into the zero-D
The Futures Rundown 89: The Revenge Of the Yen
The yen makes a surprise return to the futures spotlight as intervention talk heats up and trading activity surges. On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo breaks down the latest action across the futures markets, including the unusual spike in yen futures volume amid renewed speculation about support from the Bank of Japan. We also examine the wild moves in energy, with WTI, Brent
Options Boot Camp 406: Is The Worm Finally Turning?
Is the earnings volatility worm finally starting to turn? On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dig into the latest earnings options data and examine whether the recent run of dominance for premium buyers may finally be losing steam. They break down how actual earnings moves are stacking up against what the options market priced in, whether traders should be rethinkin
Options Boot Camp 406: Is The Worm Finally Turning?
Is the earnings volatility worm finally starting to turn? On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dig into the latest earnings options data and examine whether the recent run of dominance for premium buyers may finally be losing steam. They break down how actual earnings moves are stacking up against what the options market priced in, whether traders should be rethinkin
The Hot Options Report: 09-01-2026
GoPro comes roaring back onto the options radar with a massive stock surge, unusual trading activity and plenty of speculation about what could be next for the struggling action-camera company. Is AI—or even a potential defense pivot—helping breathe new life into GPRO? On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the hottest options activity from the first trading day of September, inc
The Option Block 1496: Drone Crazies & Legendary Drunkards
We're kicking off the week with drones, drunkards and plenty of unusual options action on this episode of The Option Block. Mark Longo is joined by Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi from Option Pit and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management to break down the latest moves across the options markets. On this episode, we discuss: A red start to the week and what the VIX is telling
The Hot Options Report: 08-28-2026
Options sellers take the wheel on a wild Friday as the final trading day of the week delivers surprisingly heavy options volume for the dog days of summer. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names across the options market, including NVIDIA (NVDA), Tesla (TSLA), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), SpaceX, Micron (MU), Microsoft (MSFT), Meta (META), Strategy (MSTR) an
Volatility Views 693: The Theta Clock Ticks for You!
The theta clock is ticking on the volatility markets! On this episode of Volatility Views, Mark Longo is joined by Brian Overby from OptionsPlaybook.com and Henry Schwartz from Cboe for a deep dive into a surprisingly quiet volatility landscape. With VIX dipping into the 14 handle and VVIX hovering near unusually low levels, has volatility simply gone to sleep for the dog days of summer—or is prem
The Hot Options Report: 08-27-2026
NVIDIA takes center stage on this episode of The Hot Options Report following blockbuster earnings and a surge in options activity. Mark Longo breaks down the hottest names and most active options trades across the market, including massive volume in NVDA, another busy session for Tesla, heavy short-dated call activity in Apple, bullish action in Intel and Palantir, and an enormous options roll in
TWIFO 511: Nasdaq Rocks as the Ags Roll
On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo breaks down a surprisingly active week across the CME Group markets, with the Nasdaq and agricultural products taking center stage. We kick things off with the Movers & Shakers Report, including big moves in wheat, corn, natural gas and Bitcoin, along with weakness across crude oil, heating oil and platinum. Then we turn to the Nasdaq fol
The Option Block 1495: Nvidia, Nuclear Reactors and the Death of Optimus Prime
Nvidia delivers and the options market responds! On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe break down the latest action across the options markets. The crew digs into Nvidia's big post-earnings move and what it means for the broader AI trade, while VIX slides back below 15 and volatility continues to get crushed. They also explo
Options Boot Camp 405: Low Vol Trading and VIX Glitches
On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle the challenges and opportunities of trading options in a low-volatility market. Should you still be selling premium when volatility is cheap, or does low vol make buying options more attractive? Are single-stock options offering better opportunities than index options in the current dispersion environment? The Boot Camp ins
The European Market Brief 30: The Wild World of European Rates Options
Rates are back on the menu, and this time we're diving deep into the wild world of European rates options. Mark Longo is joined by Rex Jones from Eurex and veteran trader and market educator Dan Gramza to explore the European fixed income options landscape—from Bund, Bobl and Schatz options to Buxl, OAT and BTP options. The crew breaks down how European rates markets differ from their U.S. counter
The Crypto Rundown 237: The Greatest Week in Crypto History?
Was this the greatest week in crypto history? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Pat Wood, President and CEO of DelphX Capital Markets, to break down an explosive week across the cryptocurrency markets. Bitcoin comes roaring back with a massive rally and surging ETF inflows, while activity and volatility heat up in IBIT and MSTR. We examine what the move means for
The Option Block 1494: Radioactive HYPE...and Yurts!
On this episode of The Option Block, we're feeling the HYPE as we break down the latest action across the options markets. We discuss the renewed surge in crypto and HYPE, what the market is watching ahead of NVIDIA earnings, and some unusual upside activity in VIX options. Then we head into the Odd Block for a radioactive blast from the past as Denison Mines (DNN) returns to the spotlight amid re
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