Can you feel the buzz around BTC? We've seen record-breaking options volumes this week. Are you curious to discover how these massive trades are affecting crypto markets? Then come join us in dissectin...
The bond market has been caught with its pants down! Speculators were positioned massively short front end before the $SVB collapse, as seen from CFTC data These positions got squeezed in spectacular fash...
I often talk about asymmetric bets... You can think of them as trying to surf the perfect wave.Requiring skill, timing, & some luck But once you catch it, can truly propel your PnL! And these bets aren't ...
Time to drop some knowledge bombs! As a seasoned discretionary trader, let me break down for you the Differences Between Systematic and Discretionary Trading. Whether you're experienced or not... Get r...
As markets look to try & digest all of the recent mayhem, there do seem to be some signs of having reached peak panic. But not before the US banking fears spilled over to Europe. Leading to Credit Sui...
σ The Ultimate Trading Mind Map σ ➠ 3-Part Series ➠ Part 3 With all the recent market action, we took a little hiatus from this series B...
With banks dropping like flies, it looks like Harnett's (Bank of America) call for a "credit event" has finally come. But you already had a bailout facility announced over the weekend Will this be enough ...
Attn all #crypto enthusiasts! Ready for our current read on the state of crypto? Don't scroll past this! Want to find out what big players are up to in options? Join us on a journey thru the world o...
𝞂 The Ultimate Options Trading Mind Map 𝞂 ➠ 3-Part Series Part 2☟ ↓ ↓ ➠ RISK MANAGEMENT 𝞂 At this stage, it is time to start thinking about your: • Stop placement • ...
𝞂 The Ultimate Trading Mind Map 𝞂 ➠ 3-Part Series OI Macro Options Daily subs know that I manage to come up w/trade ideas several times per week. Week in, week out. But how do I never run ...
After sitting @ options desks for large banks, disparity between trading & running a business can be stark Trading → oft rewarded for sitting on your hands Business → die if not moving forward ...
Wonder how a pro options trader sorts different trades? Strategic vs Tactical Like w/most things in life, no one-size-fits-all approach Using both strategic & tactical is KEY to your PnL & a...
Ready for another vol dive into the exciting world of #crypto to discover new opportunities? Wondering how big players are positioned for hedging or generating alpha? Hold on, don't scroll any further! ...
𝞂 Trade Idea Tue. | Part 2 𝞂 $XLV | Healthcare ETF Where else might be an opportunity? Pay Attn Option Traders Short-term bullish momentum divergence & cheap IV on #XLV Making short-dat...
There is a TON of noise & mixed signals in markets right now. But we think we've identified an opportunity in #preciousmetals. Setting up a relative value trade in $GLD / $SLV Curious about our t...
Attn All Would-Be Options Traders! To take your skills to the next level, there's 1 thing you absolutely need to do: Learn the lessons the market teaches you. & in my trading caree...
We mentioned to subs this AM, could be support for markets in early half of this week from positive #charm on options rolling off tomorrow. Seems about right so far But inflation concerns & terminal rates...
Ever wonder how you build and action a specific trading thesis from start to finish? Then pay attention folks Time to look at #Bonds vs #Stocks We'll use $TLT vs $SPY It's another O...
Markets have been explicitly data-reliant ever since @federalreserve removed their forward guidance. But - Can We Trust the Data? @jpmorgan, @GoldmanSachs, and @UBS have all recently ques...
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Have you been vigilant with your recent hedging activity? If so, people like you are partly why #skew is catching a bid in US equities markets. Despite these being protective flows, we feel this leaves a gro...
First, you need to avoid common mistakes. In this long-form tweet, I'll share 'The 3 Top Common Mistakes When Trading Options.' I've made these mistakes myself over 20y+ trading options. Avoid them &am...
You even have the likes of @JPMorganAM strategist Marko Kolanovic calling for Volmageddon 2.0 caused by #0DTE options. But to repeat the 2018 VIX ETN blowup requires more complacency in markets☟ So, it'...
Our Vol Dashboard is starting to signal that buying #gold a tad lower from here could be a phenomenal play in the midterm. But how low? A test of 166 - 169 zone could be a good opportunity to go long ...
I've made it my mission to help you complement your directional strategies with options. Why options? To better manage your trades for max profitability & mitigation of risk, just like the PROs. Le...
Let's give it a go & get you caught up w/this week's Crypto Roundup☟ #RealizedVolatility Despite significant 5-6% drop last Thursday on US regulatory crackdown reports, RV has been re...
Our Vol Dashboard does just that: Spot, Vol, Carry, Skew... you name it! All under the same roof for your convenience + same studies for #commodities, #fx, #bonds, #sectors So what are we seeing this ...
Makes sense considering we're having another #SPX ⇡/#VIX ⇡ day so far. But IV spiking into CPI has been pretty par for the course lately. Let's see how we might use this dynamic to our advantage ☟ ...
This is something @spotgamma & @themarketearhave touched on too. Why be attentive at this juncture? Let me explain this SPX up VIX up dynamic ☟ We've got a couple of things going on. ...
