The Options Insider Radio Network

The Options Insider Radio Network
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Dec 2, 2025 • 45min

The Crypto Rundown 299: Hawkish Japan Spurs Panic Skew and Altcoin Unwind Risk

In this episode of 'The Crypto Rundown,' hosted by Mark Longo from the Options Insider Radio Network, the focus is on the latest developments in the cryptocurrency market. The episode delves into the trading activities, trends, and volatility within the crypto derivatives markets, with a particular spotlight on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). Greg Magadini from Amberdata joins the conversation to provide in-depth analysis on market movements, volatilities, and the digital asset class. The discussion covers topics such as the impact of global monetary policies on crypto markets, the performance and challenges of digital asset treasuries, the role of options trading platforms like Ibit and Deribit, and the strategic implications of staking in cryptocurrency investing. Additionally, the episode includes listener questions about staking practices and insights into altcoins such as Solana and Circle.
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Dec 2, 2025 • 56min

The Option Block 1426: Roomba Bets, Fort Knox Calls, and VIX is Back in the Teens!

In this episode of the Option Block, the hosts bring you deep into the world of options markets, analyzing recent unusual trading activities and examining how these moves might play out. Mark Longo and co-hosts Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew Giovinazzi from The Option Pit discuss significant movements in the VIX, SPY, and other major indices. They analyze specific stock activities, from Knight Swift Transportation Holdings to iRobot, and speculate on the future of these stocks. The show also offers strategic advice on hedging strategies and a glimpse into upcoming earnings reports. The episode wraps up with a focus on how current economic indicators, such as precious metals prices and bond market moves, impact the options market.
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Dec 1, 2025 • 9min

The Hot Options Report: 12-1-2025

This episode of the Hot Options Report with Mark Longo from The Options Insider, provides insights into the fast-moving options market for Monday, December 1st. The show highlights the top 10 equity options dominating the market, including companies like Palantir, Alphabet, Intel, AMD, Amazon, Beyond Meat, Apple, MSTR, Tesla, and Nvidia. Detailed trading data such as contract volumes, price changes, and hot options for each company are discussed. Listeners can access comprehensive options data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 15min

The Hot Options Report: 11-26-2025

The episode covers notable movements in major indices such as VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, and single-name equities like Barrick Mining, Robinhood, Palantir, Amazon, Alphabet, MicroStrategy, AMD, Apple, Tesla, and Nvidia. Key trades and options statistics are discussed, providing valuable insights into the fast-moving options market. Despite Thanksgiving Eve being a typically slow day, markets showed remarkable activity. Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com for more detailed data and analytics.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 25min

The Futures Rundown 57: Slinging Futures and Eating Cranberry Sauce

In this Thanksgiving Eve episode of the Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo navigates the complexities of the futures markets, breaking down the top futures trading activity for the week. The episode covers a diverse array of futures, including Ethereum, sugar, silver, S&P mid-caps, small caps, and more. The show also delves into the CME's new Solana futures contracts, exploring their specifics and implications for traders. To wrap up, a lively discussion on Thanksgiving side dishes ensues, with a poll questioning whether cranberry sauce is a side dish or merely a topping.
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Nov 26, 2025 • 29min

Options Boot Camp 366: Binary Madness and the Glory of the Running Man

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
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Nov 26, 2025 • 1h 5min

The European Market Brief 13: Inside the Exploding European Credit Derivatives Market

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.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 15min

The Hot Options Report: 11-25-2025

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.
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Nov 25, 2025 • 25min

The Crypto Rundown 298: Bloodletting Abates, but Bearish Skew Lingers

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.
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Nov 24, 2025 • 11min

The Hot Options Report: 11-24-2025

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.

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