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The Hot Options Report: 07-10-2026 Jul 10, 2026

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Nvidia completely dominates the tape today, putting up a staggering 5.76 million contracts with index-level volume on the 210 calls. Meanwhile, Microsoft options are setting up as the "canary in the coal mine" for the broader AI trade. Mark also dives into the "Lucky Seven" scan—highlighting stocks trading at exactly seven times their normal volume—featuring under-the-radar names like AQST, AMTX, and ALM.

Today's Top 10 Breakdown Includes:

INTC: Aggressive paper buying the 62.5 puts.
SOFI: End-of-month 20-strike calls ahead of earnings.
MU: The "Pars" (1000 calls) go the way of the dodo.
Plus expiration day action in PLTR, AMZN, AAPL, META, and TSLA.

Get the data for yourself at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

TWIFO 504: A wild week in Energy, Ags, FX, Equities and More Jul 09, 2026

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In this episode, Mark Longo and Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading dig deep into the data using the CME Group TWIFO tool to explore major volatility shifts, unexpected open interest spikes, and unique options trading strategies across multiple asset classes.

What's Inside This Episode:

The Movers & Shakers Report: A surprising look at the top gainers and losers over the last two weeks. Why did oats quietly take the #1 spot on the light side, and what triggered the Nikkei (in Yen) to plummet 14.8% to the dark side?
Energy (Crude Oil & Natural Gas): A breakdown of WTI crude oil navigating Middle East geopolitical headlines, shifting call skews, and high-volume short-dated options. Plus, Carley explains why Natural Gas (the "Widowmaker") might be prepping for a 70–80 cent liquidation drop and how to play it with cheap puts.
Equities (NASDAQ & S&P 500): Is this a "Teflon market" driven purely by AI complacency, or are we tracking a technical pattern mirroring the early 2026 meltdown? The hosts dissect a heavy round of 30k NASDAQ call options and the logistics of trading symmetrical butterflies in high-dollar indices.
Foreign Exchange (FX & Japanese Yen): The Yen hits a 40-year low against the USD. Carley breaks down why FX options are surprisingly cheap, the probability of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) intervention, and how to structure low-risk micro/mini futures combinations.
Agricultural Markets (Corn & Livestock): Grains get a temporary boost from weather rallies and Chinese buying rumors. Discover why the team is leaning short on Dec corn with long puts, and why live cattle charts are flashing ominous warning signs reminiscent of the 2014 macro blow-off top.

The Hot Options Report: 07-09-2026 Jul 09, 2026

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Host Mark Longo breaks down today's wild market action, starting with the 5K Club scans on TheHotOptionsReport.com featuring Keel Infrastructure, Caesars, and StubHub. Then, we dive into the Top 10 most active options chains of the day, breaking down volume, hot contracts, and what paper was doing ahead of the upcoming expirations.

On today's report:

Tech and Chip Volatility: Massive moves in Micron rallying over 4 percent, Meta surging past the 600 strike on AI compute news, and Intel's deep in-the-money options activity.
The Trillion-Dollar Club: Breaking down heavy expiration volume in Nvidia, Tesla, Apple, and Microsoft.
Market Movers: Surprising volume spikes in Oracle, Amazon, and SpaceX.

Find your own unusual activity at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Option Block 1481: Wild VIX Spreads and Crazy Biotechs Jul 09, 2026

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Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Henry Schwartz (The Flow Master) dive right into the record-breaking June options volume and dissect some highly unusual trading activity across VIX and biotech sectors.

In this episode, the panel covers:

The Trading Block: A look at the market shrugging off geopolitical tensions in Iran. Plus, analyzing the mind-boggling 1.6 billion contract volume from June 2026, driven by massive surges in ETF, equity, and index options.
Wild VIX Action: Breaking down an extraordinary, massive November VIX put spread (1x6 trade) and a massive November call strip (strikes ranging from 65 to 95). What are the big portfolio hedgers bracing for?
The Odd Block: Spotting unusual options activity in under-the-radar biotechs and tech names, including heavy call volume in Iovance Biotherapeutics (IOVA), October call sweeps in urban air mobility player EHang (EH), and aggressive layering into Aug 20 calls for Sotera Health Company (SHC).
Around the Block: Predictions for the S&P 500 as it sits just 75 points away from all-time highs, what to watch for over the weekend, and a look at Cboe's new XSP prediction/binary contracts.

The Futures Rundown 82: Blame the Kiwis!!! Jul 08, 2026

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Mark Longo welcomes veteran trader Dan "The Man" Gramza of Gramza Capital Management back to the trading pit to break down a wild, volatile week across the global macro landscape.

Mark and Dan dive deep into the renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and why energy markets are suddenly dominating the tape again. From crude oil and heating oil surges to unexpected movements in crypto and commodities, they separate the signal from the noise.

In this episode, they discuss:

The Energy Resurgence: Why crude oil, RBOB gasoline, and heating oil are lighting up the top performance lists.
Commodity Shockers: What is driving the massive 19%+ explosive move in Cocoa?
Crypto Volatility: A look at Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) as they struggle with ongoing volatility despite near-term spikes.
The "Teenie" B100: First impressions of Bloomberg's new index futures and potential spread trading opportunities against the Nasdaq.
Blame the Kiwis? The surprising history behind the Federal Reserve's 2% inflation target and why New Zealand is at the root of it all.
Equity Market Outlook: Dan's technical predictions for the S&P 500 and Nasdaq neutral-zone bounds over the summer.

Options Boot Camp 398: The Perils of Trading While Traveling Jul 08, 2026

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In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli hold a crucial discussion on the realities, logistics, and hidden dangers of trading while traveling. They break down their personal rules of thumb for managing risk on the move, why 24-hour trading might eliminate our last remaining "mini-vacations," and how to handle your portfolio so you can actually enjoy your time off.

Plus, the drill instructors open up the mailbag to answer your burning questions about market health, the role of monthly vs. weekly expirations, and a special look at the historical spikes in the Cboe Dispersion Index.

The Hot Options Report: 07-08-2026 Jul 08, 2026

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The options market came roaring back after the holiday break, with AI stocks once again dominating the tape.

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down the biggest options movers of the session, including a massive surge in NVIDIA options volume, Broadcom's rally after its Apple partnership announcement, Tesla's active put trading, and continued speculative interest in SpaceX options.

You'll also discover what unusual activity surfaced in the latest 10K Club scan, featuring VIX, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), and SpaceX.

Inside this episode:

• The latest 10K Club unusual options activity • NVIDIA explodes back to the top of the options volume rankings • Tesla traders battle around the 390 strike • Apple and Broadcom rally on major news • SpaceX speculation reaches another level • Micron call buyers aim for the $1,000 strike • VIX and ETHA return to the unusual activity spotlight • The biggest options trades and unusual flow from today's market

Check out more tools, scans, and premium data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

The Hot Options Report: 07-08-2026 Jul 08, 2026

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The options market came roaring back after the holiday break, with AI stocks once again dominating the tape.

You'll also discover what unusual activity surfaced in the latest 10K Club scan, featuring VIX, the iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA), and SpaceX.

Inside this episode:

Check out more tools, scans, and premium data at TheHotOptionsReport.com.

OIC 2026: Talking 0DTE Gamma, Market Volatility and the Future of Options with SpotGamma Jul 06, 2026

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In this episode of OIC 2026 Conversations, Mark Longo sits down with Matt Fox, Co-Founder & CEO of SpotGamma, to discuss how options flow is increasingly driving today's markets.

The conversation explores the explosive growth of 0DTE options, the role of gamma in shaping intraday price action, and how traders can use support and resistance levels derived from options positioning to better understand market behavior.

Mark and Matt also dive into:

The rise of 0DTE trading
Positive vs. negative gamma environments
Why options volume is growing faster than stock volume
Gamma scalping and dealer positioning
Intraday volatility versus end-of-day market stability
The GameStop phenomenon and the origins of "Diamond Hands"
Real-time options analytics and market structure
The growing debate around 24/7 options trading
Why Matt believes more options products are good—but nonstop markets may not be

OIC 2026: Brazil's Options Boom and the Next Frontier for Global Investors Jul 03, 2026

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Mark Longo sits down with two key executives from Options & Company—Jorge Lobo, Head of Treasury, and Ivyson Vilanova, CFO—for a fascinating look inside Brazil's evolving options marketplace.

Options & Company has built its business around improving liquidity, transparency, education, and access for Brazilian options traders. In this conversation, Jorge and Ivyson explain how the firm is helping address some of the biggest challenges facing Brazil's derivatives market while also pursuing ambitious plans for international expansion.

The discussion explores the current state of the Brazilian options ecosystem, the dominance of OTC structured products, the need for greater retail investor education, and how Options & Company is working to bring tighter spreads and more efficient markets to investors across Brazil.

Mark and his guests also discuss:

• The mission and growth of Options & Company • Why options education remains a major opportunity in Brazil • Liquidity challenges in Brazilian listed options • The role of OTC products in the retail marketplace • Brazil's most active sectors and underlying names, including Petrobras, Vale, Itaú, and Nubank • Why international investors are taking a fresh look at Brazil • Plans for Options & Company's expansion into the United States and other global markets • The potential impact of a second Brazilian derivatives exchange • How the Brazilian options market differs from the U.S. market • Why trends like 0DTE and 24-hour trading remain years away from widespread adoption in Brazil

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