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The market witnessed a wild week of price action, shifting from a tech-led "bloodletting" to a massive Friday reversal. In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX), and Mark Sebastian (The Greasy Meatball) break down the carnage in the Mag Seven, the "memification" of Bitcoin assets like MSTR, and why the VIX is struggling to hold onto its gains despite the chaos. Inside This Episode: Volatility Review: A deep dive into the mid-week route and the "mother of all reversals." Why the Dow and equal-weight S&P (RSP) hit all-time highs while big tech bled. The "Memification" of Everything: Mark Sebastian explains why Bitcoin and MicroStrategy (MSTR) are following the GameStop blueprint. VIX Term Structure: Analyzing the "hunched" curve and why front-month futures remain subdued. Russell's Weekly Rundown: A look at "unusual" weekly trades, including a massive $5 call buy on the 15 strike. The New 0DTE Frontier: First impressions of the new Tuesday/Thursday expirations for single-name equities like Tesla and Nvidia. Crystal Ball: The crew places their bets on where the VIX cash will land by next Friday's close. Contact/Links: Check out tastytrade.com/podcasts

Dan Gramza, veteran market analyst focused on futures and commodities, offers technical and options-flow perspective. He dissects a sweeping sell-off across equities, crypto and metals. Short takes cover silver's dramatic plunge and options activity, Bitcoin's big decline and key support, and rotations from mega-cap AI names into small caps with heavy put flows.

Blood-Red Markets and the Death of DUOL The markets are bleeding red, and volatility is finally taking center stage. In this episode of The Option Block, the panel breaks down a brutal session for the indices and the absolute carnage following Duolingo's (DUOL) latest move. From VIX spikes to institutional "Odd Block" flows, we're dissecting the anatomy of a sell-off. On This Episode, Join: Mark Longo: Founder & CEO, The Options Insider Media Group Henry Schwartz: Vice President, Institutional Derivatives, Cboe Global Markets Mike Tosaw: Wealth Manager, St. Charles Wealth Management The Docket: The Trading Block: A post-mortem on today's blood-red market. Henry provides the Cboe perspective on the VIX spike, while the team analyzes the breakdown in tech and why the "buy the dip" mentality is being tested. The Odd Block: Examining the "Death of DUOL." We break down the massive institutional put buying in Duolingo and the unusual activity that signaled this collapse before the floor fell out. Strategy Session: Defensive positioning 101. How to manage your long delta when the market turns, and the most cost-effective ways to price tail-risk hedges in the current environment. Mail Call: Listeners ask about the impact of high-volume sell-offs on spread pricing and how to handle challenged positions in a falling market.

The "Monster" is back in the spotlight! On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down an explosive session dominated by MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Amazon (AMZN) earnings. As Bitcoin slips below $67k, we analyze the aggressive deleveraging in MSTR options and the surge in put activity. Meanwhile, we look at the wreckage in Amazon as investors weigh record revenue against a staggering $200B AI capex forecast for 2026. We dive deep into the Top 10 most active names, including: The MSTR Meltdown: With Bitcoin testing the $65k level, we track the massive volume in MSTR weekly puts and the "forced deleveraging" hitting the tape. AMZN's Cloud Divergence: AWS is growing at 24%, but the stock is tumbling 9% after-hours. Is the AI spend too high for the Street to stomach? Alphabet (GOOGL) & The VIX: Tech rotation intensifies as the "fear gauge" spikes 13%. Chip Sector Fallout: Qualcomm (QCOM) and Arm (ARM) lead the semiconductor slide—we look at the protective put spreads catching fire. Whether you're looking for a hedge or trading the volatility, we show you exactly where the "big paper" is landing today. For more options data, go to TheHotOptionsReport.com.

Dr. Alan Ellman, president of The Blue Collar Investor and options-income educator. He breaks down covered calls and cash-secured puts. Short, practical takes on strike selection, managing assignment risk, and aligning trades with return goals. Also covers using puts to enter positions and precautions around earnings and dividends.

The metals markets are reeling after a historic "Metals Apocalypse," and The Futures Rundown is here to pick up the pieces. Host Mark Longo is joined by Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy at tastytrade, to break down the massive volatility crushing Silver and Bitcoin while an unlikely sector—Dairy—dominates the leaderboard. In this episode, we dive into: The Trading Pit: A post-mortem on the Silver route and why the "90 handle" is the new psychological battleground. The Crypto Slide: Bitcoin and ETH are breaking key technical levels—is this a "risk-off" moment or something deeper? The Dairy Palooza: Why Cash-Settled Cheese, Butter, and Non-fat Dry Milk are the surprise winners of 2026. Top 10 Most Active: Rates and Equities continue to lead the tape, with the Micro Nasdaq 100 taking the crown. Futures Free-for-All: We answer listener questions on whether Silver or Bitcoin hits the 100 handle first and how to trade Silver volatility using strangles. Go to https://tastytrade.com/podcasts for more information.

Join Mark Longo for a high-octane breakdown of a "mostly blood red" Wednesday in the options market. While the broader indices took a hit, specific names saw explosive options activity following earnings and analyst upgrades. In this episode, we dive into the top 10 most active names on the tape, including: AMD's Post-Earnings Massacre: How the $220 puts turned into a "home run" as the stock plummeted 17%. Apple's Green Island: Breaking down the heavy call volume and Goldman Sachs upgrade that kept the fruit company soaring. MicroStrategy (MSTR) Gambles: With earnings on the horizon, we track the massive bet on $150 calls. Nvidia (NVDA) & Tesla (TSLA): Tracking the heavy volume at the $177.50 and $400 strikes as these heavyweights continue to dominate the Wednesday weekly expirations. We also cover unusual activity in SMCI, Amazon, Micron, Microsoft, and Palantir. Get the Data: Want to see the numbers we're crunching? Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com for unbeatable data at an unbeatable price.

Rapid-fire talk on the surge of single-day options volume in names like Tesla and Nvidia. They flag broker readiness and the special risks of American-style contra-exercise. A strong warning about flashy retail “prop firm” offers and how to spot scams. Quick takes on silver vs Bitcoin, IRA options limits, and odd liquidity in thinly traded names.

Kick the tires and light the fires! In this Tuesday edition of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down an "average" day on the tape where it still took over 540,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10. We are officially one day into the new 0DTE equity era, and the impact on volume and volatility is already showing up in the Wednesday weeklies. On today's report, we analyze the unusual options activity in: Nvidia (NVDA): Still the undisputed king of volume, but facing pressure as the battle with OpenAI heats up. PayPal (PYPL): A massive 20% sell-off following a brutal earnings reaction. Is it time to "abandon the sinking ship"? AMD: Heading into earnings with heavy put activity—did the "paper" get it right ahead of the after-hours slide? Tesla (TSLA) & Apple (AAPL): How the new Wednesday expirations are changing the way traders play the "Mag 7." Netflix (NFLX) & Palantir (PLTR): Tracking new 52-week lows and the volatility premium being baked into the puts. Whether you're looking for the most active strikes in Microsoft or tracking the flow in Amazon, we have the data you need to stay ahead of the options tape. Check out the full data reports at: TheHotOptionsReport.com

As Bitcoin slides back toward the $78,000 level and Ethereum feels the pressure, the "H" word is back on everyone's mind: Hedging. Is the crypto market finally cooling off, or is this the ultimate "blood in the water" opportunity for savvy institutional players? In this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Pat Wood, President and CEO of Delphix Capital Markets, to discuss the shift from all-time highs to a 37% correction. They dive deep into the mechanics of downside protection, the rise of institutional-grade hedging products, and why traditional finance (TradFi) structures are becoming the new "platinum standard" for digital assets. Inside this Episode: The Bitcoin Breakdown: Analyzing the drop from $88K to $78K. What does the surge in weekly volatility (from 39 to 49) tell us about the next move? Institutional Hedging 101: Why no one wants to buy a hedge at $126K, and why everyone is scrambling for it now. Collars & Put Obligations: Exploring bespoke structures for treasuries and funds that protect capital without cannibalizing yield. The Altcoin Universe: Ethereum breaks below the psychological $2,500 level—is it time for ETH holders to look at downside protection? Plus, updates on Solana, XRP, and the "Circle" sell-off. The Digital Showdown: A flash poll result: Which asset hits par ($100) first—Bitcoin or Silver? Power Your Trading with Amberdata: Looking for granular on-chain and market data? Access the tools the pros use at Amberdata.io . Join the Options Insider Pro Community: Get access to live Q&A sessions, exclusive rallies, and the "Vol Death Match" at TheOptionsInsider.com/Pro .