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Are 0DTE (Zero Days to Expiration) options a retail revolution or a "gamma circus"? In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive deep into the explosion of short-dated equity options and what they mean for your portfolio. From the surge in volume for Tesla and Nvidia to the rise of intraday dispersion trading, the "drill instructors" break down the data and the drama behind the newest craze in the options market. In This Episode: 0DTE Data Crunch: We analyze the massive flow in new single-name daily expirations. Is 35% of Tesla's volume really concentrated in one-day options? Intraday Dispersion: How retail traders are now using 0DTE equity options against index products—and if this marks a new level of market sophistication. The "Crack" Comparison: We share listener feedback on the 0DTE movement, including those who equate it to high-risk habits and those waiting for the "gamma circus" to leave town. Strategy Revamp: Is it time to redo every option strategy through a 0DTE lens? We discuss the viability of daily iron condors and 0DTE butterflies. Digital Gold vs. Bitcoin: A deep dive into whether Bitcoin actually serves as a "digital gold" or if the correlation is a myth. Market Taker Question of the Week: Strike Selection: Dan explains the best ways to set your strikes for covered calls and cash-secured puts depending on whether you want to "skate" or get assigned. "Liquidity begets liquidity. People will spread in and out, and the net volume is only going up from here." — Dan Passarelli Get More Options Education: Visit The Options Insider Check out Market Taker Mentoring Explore Tastytrade

We track a high-octane session on The Hot Options Report, where semiconductor momentum and big-tech volatility set the pace. From rare debt moves to post-earnings slides, we break down what's lighting up the tape. Market Breakdown The Century Bond: Alphabet (GOOGL) makes headlines with a rare hundred-year bond issuance, sparking heavy put-selling activity. Semiconductor Surge: Micron (MU) continues its explosive rally, adding to a massive year-to-date gain and dominating the call chains. The HOOD Struggle: Robinhood (HOOD) bulls face a difficult post-earnings environment as the stock continues its recent slide. AI Spending Pressure: Amazon (AMZN) and Microsoft (MSFT) face the weight of generational AI infrastructure costs. The Volume King: Nvidia (NVDA) reclaims the top spot, seeing aggressive action on strikes right at the money through the close. The Hot List: Top 10 Names Nvidia (NVDA) Tesla (TSLA) ExxonMobil (XOM) Apple (AAPL) Amazon (AMZN) Microsoft (MSFT) Robinhood (HOOD) Palantir (PLTR) Micron (MU) Alphabet (GOOGL) Resources & Links Join the Pro: Don't miss Vol Death Match 2.0 next week at TheOptionsInsider.com/pro . Analyze the Tape: Deep dive into the data at The HotOptionsReport.com. Listen Everywhere: Find us on your podcast provider of choice or the Options Insider mobile app.

Is the "Zero Day" infection spreading across the pond? In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Eurozone to see how record levels in the DAX and the explosion of 0DTE options are reshaping the landscape for retail and institutional traders alike. Host Mark Longo is joined by a powerhouse panel to break down the macroeconomic shifts, sector rotations, and the structural innovations making European derivatives more accessible than ever. In This Episode: The 0DTE Contagion: Lex Luthringshausen (Tradier) explains why European traders are beaming into US markets to sling intraday iron condors and how that behavior is translating to cash-settled European indices. DAX to the Max: Eugen Mohr (Eurex) breaks down the "Conservative Shift" in German politics under the new Chancellor and how government spending in the defense and industrial sectors is driving the DAX 40 to record heights. The Economic Cycle: Dr. VSTOXX himself, Russell Rhoads, analyzes why the DAX might offer more "juice" than the S&P 500 in 2026 and why the "Potholes" in the US economy might make European exposure a smoother ride. German Engineering vs. Italian Style: A heated debate on the automotive sector—from BMW and Mercedes to the "Poster Car" aesthetics of Italian design. Micro-Sizing the Market: Why notional size matters and how the Micro-DAX (at just 1 Euro per point) is becoming the ultimate tool for retail risk management. The Red Phone: The panel tackles listener questions on Eurex 0DTE liquidity, "Weekend Risk" trades using V-Stocks, and Tradier's unique "All You Can Trade" subscription model. The Panel: Mark Longo: Founder, The Options Insider Media Group Dr. Russell Rhoads: Clinical Professor at the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University Eugen Mohr: Product & Business Development Specialist at Eurex Lex Luthringshausen: SVP of Business Development at Tradier Resources Mentioned: The Leap Trading Competition: Join over 50,000 traders in the Eurex/TradingView paper trading challenge. Visit eurex.com/competition . Learn More About Eurex: eurex.com

On this episode we are joined by: JAMES KOSTULIAS, HEAD OF TRADING SERVICES AT CHARLES SCHWAB James tackles your questions about: The new 0dte equity options - are they a hit? What are people trading in them? Should options trade 24/7? Will Schwab dive into the predictions markets? What should every new options traders master before making their first trade? The biggest mistake of most options traders? Cool new upgrades for Schwab options traders? Plus crypto, retail options volume, difference between Schwab and TOS options traders and much more...

Volatility cools as markets brace for a rare midweek jobs report. Big Tech weakness and heavy option flow around Microsoft, Amazon, NVIDIA and Alphabet get attention. Energy dividend plays push SLB into the top movers. Intel and Palantir show unusual activity, while Tesla pops with heavy short-term call volume.

Join Mark Longo for the Monday, February 9th edition of The Hot Options Report. While the broad market wasn't "blowing the doors off," active traders were busy slinging over 2 million contracts in the usual suspects. We break down the Top 10 most active equity options, tracking heavy zero-day (0DTE) action in Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, while Nvidia takes the crown with a massive 2.28M contract haul. Plus, we dive into the "Monster" itself, MicroStrategy ($MSTR), as Bitcoin volatility continues to spill over into the equity markets. Whether you're chasing par strikes in Apple or hunting for duration in Alphabet, we have the flow breakdown you need. Key Topics Covered: [0:00] Intro & Market Sentiment: Why it cost nearly 500k contracts just to break into today's Top 10. [1:45] The Crypto Spillover: $MSTR takes #10 as Bitcoin swings continue to drive equity volume. [3:30] Big Tech Duration: Alphabet ($GOOGL) traders eye the 370 strikes—but not for this week. [5:15] The 0DTE Trap: Why zero-day calls in Meta and Microsoft were a "sweaty" trade for the longs. [7:00] Apple & Amazon: Tracking the 275 and 210 strikes as the "Fruit Company" and "Amazonians" struggle. [9:20] Tesla vs. Nvidia: A battle for the top spot. We break down the 1.08 average price for Tesla 420s and the Nvidia 192.50 calls. Get more options data at TheHotOptionsReport.com

The crypto markets are in the midst of absolute madness, and this episode of The Crypto Rundown breaks down every twist and turn of this high-stakes soap opera. Host Mark Longo is joined by Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to dissect a week that saw Bitcoin plunge to $60K only to stage a dramatic turnaround. In this episode, we dive deep into the "MSTR Effect"—has MicroStrategy officially stolen the throne from Coinbase as the crypto market's primary bellwether? We explore the massive volatility spikes, the impact of "vibe coding" on market analysis, and the surprising resilience of the IBIT ETF during a period of intense capitulation. In This Episode: Bitcoin Breakdown: Analyzing the 10,000-point swing from $60K back to $75K and the "widows and orphans" state of BTC volatility compared to equity proxies. The MSTR Drama: A look at Michael Saylor's relentless buying and why MicroStrategy might be the "amplified" crypto play of the decade. Altcoin Universe: Why Ethereum (ETH) found a "perfect trend line" at $1,700 and why Bill is eyeing the Canton Network (CC) as a hidden institutional gem. 0DTE in IBIT: How the addition of intra-week expirations is changing the game for premium harvesters. Circle (CRCL) & Beyond: Analyzing the wreckage in Solana, XRP, and Doge, and finding the deals hidden in the firestorm.

In this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi dive into a wild week of market reversals, Super Bowl takeaways, and a legendary 80s trivia question that leads to some... interesting historical discussions. The panel breaks down the shift in the AI narrative—from "unlimited upside" to "unlimited spending"—and what it means for the Mag Seven. Plus, they explore the unusual activity in cheap biotechs and the risks of trading wide markets where you might just get "punched in the face" by the spread. In This Episode: The 80s Trivia Challenge: A "Steelers choice" round featuring a badly aimed tomahawk and a controversial question about where Hitler wrote Mein Kampf. The Trading Block: S&P 500 resiliency, VIX hovering near a million contracts a day, and the defensive masterclass of the Super Bowl. AI & The Creative Destruction: Why the "Mag Seven" might be losing their grip as massive AI infrastructure spending begins to weigh on tech giants like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. Odd Block: Unusual activity in Mura Therapeutics (NMRA)—is it a bullish risk reversal or a market maker's trap? Strategy Block: Uncle Mike discusses the discipline of "having your cake and eating it too" with covered calls and when to exit for 97% profit. Around the Block: A look ahead at non-farm payrolls, the launch of single-name zero-day options (0DTE), and upcoming earnings for Coke, CVS, Robinhood, and the "dumpster fire" that is Ford.

A fast recap of a market reversal driven by collapsing volatility and massive options flow. Nvidia's 4.3M contract surge and 8% rally take center stage. Coverage of huge moves in MicroStrategy, Palantir, AMD, Apple, Tesla, Amazon and tech giants’ option strikes. A Top 10 rundown of where the paper was trading as markets turned green.

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