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The Crypto Rundown 283: Why is it so Freaking Expensive to Trade Crypto? Jul 22, 2025

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In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo discusses the latest trends and developments in the crypto derivatives market. The episode features a deep dive into the performance of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with insights into their market activity, volatility, and skew. Special guest Brandon Mulvihill, CEO of Crossover Markets, joins the show to discuss his firm's role in facilitating institutional trading in the digital asset space, the impact of regulatory changes post-election, and the potential for market structure reforms to lower fees. The discussion also touches on the recent surge in Ethereum's price, challenges, and opportunities in the crypto market, and the increasing interest in crypto derivatives. The episode concludes with a rundown of key market movers and a look towards future developments. 02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 04:17 Meet Brandon Mulvihill from Crossover Markets 05:56 Crossover Markets' Institutional Focus 08:17 Regulatory Changes and US Market Entry 09:48 Market Structure and Institutional Demand 13:51 Impact of Election on Institutional Interest 16:08 Challenges and Opportunities in Crypto Market 27:46 Mergers and Acquisitions in Crypto Space 32:31 Connecting with Crossover Markets 32:55 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Volatility 39:41 Altcoin Universe: Beyond Bitcoin 42:21 Ethereum's Meteoric Rise 50:38 Circle and Solana: Market Movements 56:03 Crypto Rundown Conclusion

The Option Block 1392: Open Turns the Options Market on Its Head Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode of the Option Block, Mark Longo, Mike Tosaw & Andrew Giovinazzi dive into the unique activity in the options market, highlighted by unexpected leaders such as Opendoor Technologies. The discussion includes the current state of VIX and the intriguing rise of CX. Also, they cover actionable insights on protecting portfolios with puts, adjusting to new all-time highs in the S&P 500, and a trivia challenge with surprising results. Listener engagement is key with multiple polls, and the show ends with a preview of what's on the horizon in the options market. 03:05 Earnings Week and Market Overview 03:44 80s Trivia Challenge 06:14 Market Analysis and Trading Block 07:51 Boxing Stories and Market Insights 15:45 Protective Puts and Silver Trends 18:27 VIX and SPY Activity 27:46 Meme Stocks Take Over 28:23 Open: The New Market Leader 30:57 Earnings Season Highlights 33:26 Unusual Options Activity 44:51 Strategy Insights with Uncle Mike Tosaw 48:13 Around the Block: Market Watch

The Hot Options Report: 07-21-2025 Jul 21, 2025

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In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the host provides a detailed analysis of the day's trading activities across various options markets, including VIX, SPY, and ES. Key highlights include a noteworthy underperformance in VIX options and near-average activity in SPY and ES. The segment also delves into high-volume trading in small caps, NASDAQ, and several individual stocks such as GameStop, Alphabet, Palantir, Robinhood, Amazon, AMD, Tesla, Apple, Nvidia, and a surprising top performer, Opendoor Technologies. The show wraps up with a deeper dive into notable strategies and strikes, underscoring the volatility and speculative nature of the present market. Listeners are encouraged to stay tuned for more updates and insights throughout the week. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 02:20 Exploring Today's Market Activity 02:42 Deep Dive into VIX and SPY Options 05:06 Small Caps and NASDAQ Highlights 06:29 Top 10 Single Name Options 12:39 Unexpected Leader: Open Door Technologies 16:37 Conclusion and What's Next All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy. Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers. Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics. See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

The Hot Options Report: 07-18-2025 Jul 18, 2025

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On today's episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the day's most active options flow and key market movers. We'll dive into the action on VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, NVDA, TSLA, MSTR, OPEN, HOOD, AAPL, COIN, AMD, and MARA, PLTR, giving you the essential insights from the options market. Tune in for a quick, focused recap of today's hottest trades!

All investing involves risk. Brokerage services for US listed securities, options and bonds in a self-directed brokerage account are offered by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Not investment advice. Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before considering any options strategy. Options investors can rapidly lose the value of their investment in a short period of time and incur permanent loss by expiration date. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount, and are only available for qualified customers. Index options have special features and fees that should be carefully considered, including settlement, exercise, expiration, tax, and cost characteristics. See Fee Schedule for all options trading fees. There are additional costs associated with option strategies that call for multiple purchases and sales of options, such as spreads, straddles, among others, as compared with a single option trade. Rebate rates vary monthly from $0.06-$0.18 and depend on the particular security, whether the trade was placed via API, as well as your current and prior month's options trading volume. Review Options Rebate Terms here. Rates are subject to change. Go to public.com/optionsbrief to learn more.

Volatility Views 640: Death of The Loggins and A Terrible VIX Trade Jul 18, 2025

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On this episode of Volatility Views, the hosts dive deep into various volatility trading strategies and notable market developments. Mark Longo is joined by 'Dr. Vix' Russell Rhoads and Andrew 'Rock Lobster' Giovinazzi as they discuss the enduring interest in deep put spreads, including a perplexing trade involving December 200 puts, which leaves the hosts questioning the trader's rationale. The show includes a review of weekly volatility trading activities, analysis of the volatility surface, and a discussion on upcoming events that could affect the vol space. They also engage with listener questions and poll results about premium harvesting and future outlooks for various assets. The panelists share insights into their trading strategies, with Russell revisiting his UVXY versus SVXY weekend play and Andrew providing market scenarios involving VXX erosion. The episode wraps up with predictions for next week's volatility. 01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:52 Current Market Overview 02:08 New Shows and Hot Options Report 05:18 Volatility Review 15:35 Volatility Surface Analysis 25:11 Weekly Trades and Notable Moves 33:01 Evaluating the VIX Trade 34:40 Unpacking the Ratio Spread 35:29 VIX Options Activity Breakdown 41:33 Volatility ETPs Update 46:40 Listener Questions and Insights 51:05 Crystal Ball Predictions

TWIFO 457: Ags, Energy and Metals...Oh My! Jul 18, 2025

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In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Carley Garner from DeCarley Trading to examine recent movements and activities in a variety of futures options markets. The discussion opens with an overview of platforms and resources available to listeners such as the Options Insider app and the CME Group options database. The episode then dives into specifics, starting with significant trades and volatility shifts in natural gas, crude oil, and later shifting to agricultural products like Chicago wheat and corn. Unique market events, including recent copper volatility due to tariff news, are also analyzed. Garner provides professional insights into market behaviors and strategic recommendations across different asset classes. The session wraps up with a quick mention of the unusual trading activity in the livestock sector, particularly in live cattle. 04:39 Movers and Shakers Report 07:58 Volatility Insights 11:50 Deep Dive into Natural Gas 22:05 Crude Oil Market Analysis 25:44 Analyzing WTI Puts and Calls 27:35 Exploring Chicago Wheat Trends 31:31 Diving into Corn Market Dynamics 38:01 Copper Market Volatility and Strategies 44:56 Live Cattle Market Insights 46:19 Upcoming Shows and Final Thoughts

The Hot Options Report: 07-17-2025 Jul 17, 2025

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Talking today about VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, NVDA, TSLA, LCID, PLTR, OPEN, AAPL, AMD, HOOD, COIN, and AMZN.

The Option Block 1391: A Wild Day in LCID, OPEN, QS, NIO and More Jul 17, 2025

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In this episode, the hosts, including Mark Longo and Henry Schwartz from Cboe, delve into a wide range of topics related to the options market. They discuss the current state of major indices and the VIX, including active trades and market trends such as the unusual activity in QuantumScape (QS), Neo (NIO), and other single names. The episode highlights the significant role of zero-day-to-expiry (DTE) options in today's market, especially in SPX and SPY trading. They also cover earnings reports from major companies like PepsiCo, Alcoa, and United Airlines, as well as decode unusual options activity in names like Unity Software (U), Lucid Group (LCID), and JetBlue (JBLU). Additionally, there are several audience polls regarding market strategies and opinions on specific options activities. The episode wraps up with insights into what to watch in the markets over the coming days, particularly earnings and potential macroeconomic developments. 01:05 Meet the Hosts and Show Overview 03:16 Market Analysis and Trends 06:58 Trading Block: Latest Market Movements 11:15 VIX and SPY Activity Breakdown 19:16 Single Name Stocks and Options Activity 31:06 Earnings Season Kicks Off 31:32 PepsiCo and Alcoa Earnings Highlights 32:41 United Airlines and GE Earnings 33:53 Netflix and Chuck Schwab Earnings 35:05 Coke and Tesla Earnings 36:13 Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Analysis 37:36 Unity Software and Lucid Group Insights 49:05 Mail Block: Audience Questions and Polls 54:58 Around the Block: Market Watch

The Futures Rundown 41: Revenge of the Most-Hated Assets Jul 17, 2025

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In this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza (Gramza Capital Management) delve into the volatile and sometimes confusing world of futures trading. Key topics include the complexities of the futures markets, with a special spotlight on commodities and cryptocurrencies, such as the performance of Bitcoin and Ethereum. They also discuss the latest movements in key futures like crude oil and agricultural products. Dan provides his insights, highlighting significant market drivers, from geopolitical events to Federal Reserve policies. As always, the show concludes with audience questions, offering practical advice for navigating these unpredictable markets. 01:07 Welcome to The Futures Rundown 02:09 Exploring the Futures Markets with Dan Gramza 03:30 Entering the Trading Pit 09:13 Market Movers: Ups and Downs 15:53 Analyzing Market Volume and Trends 22:57 Crypto Market Surge: ETH's Wild Week 23:19 Washington's Changing Attitude Towards Crypto 24:38 Big Moves in the Crypto Market 26:11 Year-to-Date Losers: A Look at the Red 30:49 Year-to-Date Winners: Metals and More 36:18 Futures Free For All: Listener Q&A 39:45 Crypto Poll and Market Outlook 43:18 Wrapping Up: Resources and New Shows

Options Boot Camp 347: Heisenberg, Rogue AI and More Forgotten Terms Jul 16, 2025

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In this episode, hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli delve into a list of supposedly forgotten or underused options trading terms generated by Chat GPT. They evaluate and discuss each term, including box spreads, conversion reversals, put-call parity, skew, sticky strike versus sticky delta, jelly roll, gamma scalping, pin risk, synthetic positions, and more. The hosts determine whether these terms are truly forgotten or still relevant, sharing their opinions and personal experiences with each concept. The episode provides an insightful look at both historical and obscure options trading terminology. 03:27 Options Drills: Strategies and Techniques 04:15 Forgotten Options Terms: Listener Submissions 06:01 Evaluating ChatGPT's Forgotten Options Terms 20:56 Theta Gamma Trade-Off Discussion 23:01 Double No Touch Options 23:53 Jelly Roll and Forgotten Terms 24:27 Early Exercise Premium 25:11 Second Order Greeks 26:28 Zero Day Strategies and Back Testing 28:55 Put Ratio Back Spreads 30:36 Synthetic Positions and Volatility Smirk 31:35 Risk Reversal and Break Even Volatility 33:07 Dividend Risk and Sticky Vega 35:00 Calendar Butterfly and Forward Volatility 40:05 Vol Cones and Final Thoughts

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