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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.

Nvidia Leads 4.3M Contract Surge as VIX Crumbles!  The "reversal Friday" everyone was looking for finally arrived. In this episode, we track the massive options flow that dominated the tape on February 6, 2026. While Nvidia ($NVDA) and Palantir ($PLTR) caught fire, the "Amazonians" were left licking their wounds after a spending-heavy earnings report. We break down the Top 10 most active names, from the "Fruit Company" ($AAPL) to the wild 26% swing in MicroStrategy ($MSTR). If you want to know where the paper was moving as the market turned green, this is your report. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & Market Context 1:12 - #10 Meta & #9 Alphabet: The Red Outsiders 2:15 - #8 Palantir & #7 AMD: The Animal Spirits Return 3:30 - #6 Microsoft & #5 MSTR: The 26% Strategy Swing 5:10 - #4 Apple & #3 Tesla: Chasing the Par Strikes 6:45 - #2 Amazon: The $200B Capex Selloff 8:20 - #1 Nvidia: 4.3 Million Contracts & The 8% Rally 9:45 - Final Wrap & Weekly Review Connect with us: Access the data: TheHotOptionsReport.com Twitter/X: @Options

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

This episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO) captures a high-stakes, "all-red" day across the global markets. Host Mark Longo and veteran analyst Dan Gramza break down a massive sell-off hitting everything from equities and crypto to metals, providing actionable insights into whether this is a "big adios" or a buying opportunity. Episode Overview: The "Big Adios" Sell-Off The markets are seeing a sea of red as equities, metals, and crypto face intense selling pressure. Mark and Dan navigate the wreckage to find where the volatility is exploding and where the smart money is positioning itself amidst the carnage. Key Highlights from the Show: Metals Meltdown: A deep dive into the "Silver Madness." With Silver down over 34% this week, the team discusses triple-digit volatility levels and whether the market has finally reached a "double bottom" or if there's more pain to come. Equities Rotation: Is the AI trade finally over? Analysis of the aggressive unwind in the S&P 500 and the rotation into small caps (Russell 2000), including the impact of the newly launched zero-day (0DTE) options on major individual components like Tesla and Nvidia. Crypto Carnage: Bitcoin takes a 22% hit since Monday. Dan explores the correlation between the NASDAQ and Bitcoin, identifying the $60,000 level as the next crucial psychological floor. Movers & Shakers: A breakdown of the rare "Light Side" winners (Milk and Soybeans) versus the "Dark Side" losers (Silver, Bitcoin, and Natural Gas). Energy & Ags: Why the geopolitical tension between the US and Iran is the "X-factor" for Crude Oil and why Natural Gas continues its downward slide despite cold temperatures. Inside the Options Flow: S&P 500 (ES): Analysis of a massive 30,000-contract put spread trade (6,600/6,650) and what it signals for market sentiment over the next 15 days. Silver (SI): High-volume activity in the March 70 puts and the surprising demand for "lottery ticket" March par (100) calls. Bitcoin (BTC): Institutional vs. Retail flow, including a look at the "stock repair" strategies appearing in the March cycle.  

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.

Two of the most popular strategies for generating income through options are covered calls and cash-secured puts. In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen is joined by Dr. Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor Corp to explore the fundamentals of these approaches including how to select strikes, manage risk, and navigate assignment scenarios. 

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.

In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive into the high-velocity world of single-name zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) options. With Monday and Wednesday expiries now live for heavy hitters like Tesla ($TSLA) and Nvidia ($NVDA), the "Drill Instructors" break down the massive trading volume shifts and the potential risks of contra-exercise in American-style options. What's Inside This Episode: The 0DTE Surge: A data-driven look at how much volume is flooding into the new weekly expiries. Are brokers ready for the added risk? The "Retail Prop Firm" Red Flag: A listener asks if those flashy inbox offers to "bankroll your trading" are legit. Dan and Mark weigh in on why you might want to follow Geena Davis's advice in The Fly: "Run. Run away!" Commodity Chaos: A check-in on the silver squeeze and Bitcoin's race to the next big psychological level. IRA Restrictions: Why some brokers limit you to "Level 1" options in retirement accounts and the frustration of synthetic risk equivalence. Pro Trading Crate: We announce the latest winner for our bespoke pro-member giveaway! Key Takeaways for Traders: Volume Watch: Discover why nearly 50% of top strikes in names like Nvidia are now concentrated in contracts with just 24 hours to live. Scam Alert: Learn the hallmarks of "prop firm" scams—if you have to pony up your own cash to access their "capital," it's time to walk away. Educational Deep Dive: Understanding the difference between cash-settled and physically settled options in the 0DTE era. "If you have to pony up any money for a prop deal, stay the hell away from it. Real firms don't cold-email prospects for cash." — Mark Longo Ready to level up your trading? Check out the full Options Insider Radio Network for more education, or go Pro at https://theoptionsinsider.com/pro for exclusive Q&A sessions and more. To open an account and see why Investopedia named them the best broker for options in 2024, visit https:// tastytrade.com/podcasts.

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 .

Welcome to the Hot Options Report for Monday, February 2, 2026. Today marks a historic "game changer" in the derivatives market as we witness the official kick-off of zero-day (0DTE) single-name equity options trading for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday expirations. In this episode, we break down the Top 10 most active options chains on the tape, tracking the massive volume shifts in retail favorites and tech giants alike. From the "zero-day dance" in Meta to the post-earnings volatility in Palantir, we dive into the strikes, premiums, and unusual activity impacting your trading account today. Inside This Episode: The 0DTE Phenomenon: How zero-day paper dominated the tape in Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT). Big Tech Movers: A deep dive into Apple's (AAPL) massive 4% pop and why the 265 calls were a "home run" for zero-day traders. Earnings Watch: Analyzing Palantir (PLTR) heading into their announcement and the heavy action on the 160 strike. Market Laggards: Why Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) felt the pressure despite the broader tech bid. Retail Hits: Updates on GameStop (GME) and the ongoing "drubbing" of Robinhood (HOOD) as it slips toward the $90 mark. Whether you're looking to "kick the tires and light the fires" on your own data or just stay ahead of the daily tape, the Hot Options Report has you covered. Get the Data: Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com to crunch the numbers yourself and see the full top 10 list.