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Jun 19, 2025 • 27min

Russell Recon 2025: Managing Volatility and Risk with Futures

#RussellReconstitution #Russell2000 #OptionsTrading #VolatilityTrading #RetailInvestors #FTSERussellIn this episode of the Futures Radio Show, Anthony Crudele is joined by Catherine Yoshimoto from FTSE Russell and Paul Woolman from CME Group to discuss the 2025 Russell Reconstitution. They explain how companies are added or removed from the Russell 1000 and 2000 indexes, the importance of the $4.6 billion market cap threshold, and how institutional and retail traders use futures to manage volatility, hedge risk, and improve capital efficiency during this major liquidity event. Subscribe to stay updated on futures trading, market trends, and exclusive industry insights. ➖FTSERusell.com https://www.cmegroup.com/Learn more about the Russell Reconstitution:https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/russell-reconstitution Download the latest Russell 2000 Quarterly Chartbook:https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/research/russell-2000-index-quarterly-chartbook-april-2025 Disclaimer:The content here is for informational purposes only and should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, financial or investment advice. It does NOT constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase any investment or a recommendation to buy or sell a security. In fact, the content is not directed to any investor or potential investor and may not be used to evaluate or make any investment. Investing and trading is a high risk activity and should be approached with caution. I am not an attorney, accountant or financial advisor, nor am I holding myself out to be, and the information contained on this Website is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want access to my Daily Pre-Market Plan and intraday analysis? 📈Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com
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Jun 12, 2025 • 29min

Inside the Russell Reconstitution: Getting Tactical on Volatility, Options and Trading Opportunities

In this episode, we go inside the Russell Reconstitution, one of the most significant events in the equity markets, with insights from Catherine Yoshimoto of FTSE Russell and Rick Rosenthal of Cboe. The conversation explores the mechanics behind the Russell 1000 and Russell 2000, the impact of volatility, and how traders—both institutional and retail—can leverage options strategies such as covered calls, vertical spreads, and zero-DTE options during this period. With retail participation growing rapidly and sector leadership shifting from tech to healthcare, industrials, and consumer discretionary, this year's reconstitution reflects the dynamic nature of U.S. equity markets. ➖Learn more about the Russell Reconstitution:https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/russell-reconstitution Download the latest Russell 2000 Quarterly Chartbook:https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell/research/russell-2000-index-quarterly-chartbook-april-2025 Disclaimer:The content here is for informational purposes only and should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, financial or investment advice. It does NOT constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase any investment or a recommendation to buy or sell a security. In fact, the content is not directed to any investor or potential investor and may not be used to evaluate or make any investment. Investing and trading is a high risk activity and should be approached with caution. I am not an attorney, accountant or financial advisor, nor am I holding myself out to be, and the information contained on this Website is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Want access to my Daily Pre-Market Plan and intraday analysis? 📈Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com
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May 22, 2025 • 25min

Solana, XRP & Spot-Quoted Futures: A New Era of Crypto Futures at CME

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is expanding its crypto offerings with spot-quoted futures, now including Solana (SOL) and XRP. In this video, we explain what spot-quoted crypto futures are, how they differ from traditional futures, and why this is a major milestone for institutional crypto adoption.Whether you're a trader, investor, or crypto enthusiast, this update is essential for understanding the next phase in crypto futures trading.Learn more about Cryptocurrency futures and options:https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/cryptocurrencies.htmlLearn more about spot quoted futures:https://www.cmegroup.com/articles/faqs/faq-spot-quoted-futures.htmlDisclaimer:The content here is for informational purposes only and should NOT be taken as legal, business, tax, financial or investment advice. It does NOT constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase any investment or a recommendation to buy or sell a security. In fact, the content is not directed to any investor or potential investor and may not be used to evaluate or make any investment.Investing and trading is a high risk activity and should be approached with caution. I am not an attorney, accountant or financial advisor, nor am I holding myself out to be, and the information contained on this Website is for entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for financial advice from a professional who is aware of the facts and circumstances of your individual situation. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Want access to my Daily Pre-Market Plan and intraday analysis? 📈Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdWSign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/➖Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com
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Dec 4, 2024 • 17min

Micro Nikkei Futures: A New Opportunity for Traders

➖In this episode, we dive into the exciting launch of CME Group's Micro Nikkei Futures. Guest Paul discusses the growing interest in trading the Asia session, the unique appeal of the Nikkei 225 index, and how this micro product opens doors for both retail and institutional traders.  Learn about the contract's early success, with significant volume across 21 countries in just a month. Tune in to understand why this product is a game-changer for traders active in overnight hours or seeking exposure to Japan's equity markets. 🔗 Explore Micro Nikkei Futures: cmegroup.com🔗Follow CME Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMEGroup 📈 Don’t forget to pull up Micro Nikkei Futures on your trading platform and see the potential for yourself! #Trading #MicroNikkei #FuturesTrading #CMEGroup #AsiaMarkets ➖Learn more about Futures Radio:  https://www.anthonycrudele.com/➖Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖
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Oct 3, 2024 • 55min

Building Success as a Full-Time Trader

➖In this episode of Futures Radio Show,Anthony sits down with John Moser to discuss key trading strategies, focusing on the importance of avoiding recency bias, leveraging historical data, and staying objective in volatile markets. They cover psychological and technical aspects of trading, balancing emotions, and the value of discipline, while sharing insights on market cycles, risk management, and the predictability of Dow Futures. The conversation highlights the need for patience, position sizing, and small consistent wins, drawing parallels between today's market and the 2007 Fed rate-cutting cycle. Follow John on X: https://twitter.com/market_sleuth➖ TradeStation offers low margins on popular products. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/anthony  Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩 Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖
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Sep 30, 2024 • 26min

Energy and Metals Outlook

➖In this video, Anthony is join by Tracy Shuchart, also know as Chigrl. They dive into the latest market trends, covering the Federal Reserve's shift from rate hikes to cuts and its impact on sectors like small caps, base metals, and precious metals.  They also discuss rising natural gas demand for data centers, the limitations of wind and solar, and how commodities like silver and copper may signal future inflationary pressures. Stay tuned for more insights on energy, commodities, and market trends. Follow Tracy on X: https://x.com/chigrl➖ TradeStation offers low margins on popular products. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/anthony https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell➖ Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩 Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖
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Sep 25, 2024 • 37min

Beyond ODTEs: The Power of Options on Futures

➖In this episode, options trader Jason Ruchel joins host Anthony Crudele to discuss strategies for trading options on futures, with a focus on SPX, SPY, ES, MES, and zero-day-to-expiration (0DTE) options. They cover key topics like strike selection, expiration dates, position sizing, and the advantages of options for overnight access and hedging. The conversation dives into managing volatility, risk, and the growing popularity of options in crypto and ETFs, as well as year-end market trends like sector rotation and election seasonality.➖Follow Jason on X: https://x.com/3PeaksTradingTradeStation offers low margins on popular products. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/anthony  Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩 Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖
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Sep 19, 2024 • 48min

How to Short a Bull Market without Blowing Up Your Account

➖In todays episode Anthony talks with trader Pharm, a seasoned discretionary trader with a focus on indexes and volume profile about strategies for shorting a bull market while managing risk. Pharm emphasizes using volume profile to spot market weakness, trading at key levels, and employing tight stop-losses. He also highlights options on futures for risk management and discusses trading based on post-Fed announcement price action.➖ TradeStation offers low margins on popular products. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/anthony ➖Follow Pharm:https://twitter.com/PharmD_KShttps://pharmdcapital.com Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩 Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖
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Sep 12, 2024 • 29min

The New Bitcoin Friday Futures; Smaller Contracts with Weekly Expirations

➖In this episode, Anthony sits down with Giovanni Vicioso, the head of Cryptocurrency Products at CME Group. They discuss the CME's new Bitcoin Friday Futures (BFF) contract, designed for easier access with a smaller size and weekly expirations. They cover how BFF trades closer to Bitcoin's spot price, the impact of rising Bitcoin ETF volumes, and the increasing liquidity during U.S. hours. Gio also introduces new reference rates for XRP and Internet Computer and explains how these innovations enhance capital efficiency and market accessibility for both retail and institutional traders. Tune in for insights into the evolving crypto futures landscape! Follow CME Group on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CMEGroup ➖ Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖
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Sep 11, 2024 • 35min

Volatility Ahead? The Fed’s Next Move, Seasonality, and Sector Rotations

In today’s episode, Craig Shapiro, a 20+ year macro trader and macro advisor at LaDuc Trading, and Anthony Crudele will discuss their thoughts on the fed's next move, volatility, seasonality and sector rotations.They'll give their thoughts on the highly anticipated Fed meeting this month, exploring how it might impact market performance and trading strategies. Follow Craig on X: https://twitter.com/ces921 ➖ TradeStation offers low margins on popular products. Learn more: https://www.tradestation.com/anthony https://www.lseg.com/en/ftse-russell➖ Get Deli's Daily Note sent to your inbox every morning 📩 Sign up for my newsletter:https://anthonycrudele.com/newsletter/ Join my free Discord: https://discord.gg/sV3yJhmJdW ➖ Follow me on:https://twitter.com/AnthonyCrudelehttps://www.instagram.com/anthonyccrudele/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyCCrudelehttps://www.tiktok.com/@anthonyccrudele https://www.anthonycrudele.com http://apple.co/30tdo5mhttp://spoti.fi/3bu2suA ➖

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