The Options Insider Radio Network

In this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Greg King, founder and CEO of Rex Shares and Osprey Funds, to discuss the latest trends and developments in the world of crypto derivatives and ETFs. Key topics include the explosion of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, the specific focus on leveraged products like MSTU and BMAX, and their role in the crypto investment landscape. The discussion also touches on the performance and volatility of major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, the importance of a strategic crypto reserve, and the impact of new regulatory developments. Greg also shares insights into the creation and success of their leveraged crypto ETFs, including the recent launch of the Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF (BMAX). 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:05 Welcome to the Crypto Rundown 01:39 Introduction to Amber Data 02:23 Diving into Crypto Derivatives 04:16 Crypto Hot Seat: Interview with Greg King 06:14 Greg King's Insights on Crypto and Leveraged Products 10:56 Discussion on Bitcoin and Crypto Market Trends 16:46 Strategic Crypto Reserve Debate 19:16 Introduction to Bitcoin Corporate Treasury Convertible Bond ETF 22:19 Michael Saylor's Strategy and Fund Launch 22:41 Investor Interest and Future Plans 23:29 Exploring Rex Shares and Osprey Funds 25:02 Bitcoin Breakdown: Market Trends and Volatility 32:29 Altcoin Universe: Market Cap and Performance 38:17 Concluding Remarks and Upcoming Shows

Join host Mark Longo and the All-Star panel, including Mike Tosaw (Uncle Mike from St. Charles Wealth Management) and Andrew Giovinazzi (The Rock Lobster from The Option Pit), as they kick off another options trading week. The episode delves into recent market activities, from unusual option trades and volatility trends to strategic reallocations and market sentiment. They discuss the impact of geopolitical events and trade policies, explore intriguing options trades – from the mighty Wolfspeed to Dynatrace and beyond – and answer listener questions about trading strategies and stock levels. The show also features a lively 80s trivia challenge and interactive polls for audience engagement.   00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:27 Meet the Hosts and Kickoff 01:56 Monday Market Recap and Trivia Challenge 06:33 Market Analysis and Trading Insights 09:37 Options Trading Trends and Strategies 13:54 Market Reactions and Predictions 20:30 Single Stock Analysis and Activity 29:36 Exploring the April 60 Puts 30:18 Palantir and Amazon Stock Analysis 31:09 Tesla's Wild Ride 32:32 Nvidia Reclaims the Throne 33:52 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 34:33 The Rise and Fall of Wolfspeed 41:13 Dynatrace and Evolve Holdings Analysis 46:09 Strategy Block: Reallocation Tips 50:03 Around the Block: Market Watch

In this episode, Mark Longo, along with Mark Sebastian of The Option Pit and Russell Rhoads from the Kelley School of Business - Indiana University, discuss market volatility with a focus on VIX products, the significance of recent trades, and broader market movements. The show delves into the peculiar behavior of VIX options, examining notable trades like the April 20 calls and April 20-30 verticals. Listeners are also introduced to the new VYLD product and its performance. A humorous segment highlights contradictory VIX articles from Market Watch. The program concludes with listener questions and forecasts for the following week.   01:05 Welcome to Volatility Views 01:51 Market Recap and Volatility Insights 02:31 Special Guests and Announcements 05:02 Volatility Review 06:53 Volatility Trading Strategies 10:40 VIX Futures and Market Predictions 16:49 VIX Options Analysis 21:23 Russell's Weekly Rundown 30:56 Audience Poll: April 2030s vs. Straight 20 Twos 31:08 Market Performance and Audience Preferences 32:12 Contract Activity and Strike Chain Analysis 32:57 VIX Options and Trading Strategies 35:36 Inverse Volatility Products: SVIX and VYLD 41:44 Levered Volatility: UUVIX and UVXY 48:49 Volatility Voicemail: Listener Questions 49:45 Market Watch VIX Nonsense 53:26 Crystal Ball Predictions 56:47 Show Wrap-Up and Announcements

In this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Kevin Green from the Schwab Network to dissect the latest trends and trading activity in the futures options market. The discussion starts with a breakdown of significant movements in various asset classes, including corn, wheat, soybean oil, and WTI. Corn shows notable volume with heightened activity around May contracts, setting the stage for discussions about its price action driven by favorable weather forecasts and geopolitical factors. The ag complex continues with wheat, highlighting the pricing pressures influenced by global trade dynamics and significant export numbers. Shifting gears, the duo explores soybean oil's impressive bidding patterns and concludes with a deep dive into the energy sector, specifically WTI crude oil. Kevin offers insights, especially on the potential influence of seasonal demand and inventory levels on crude oil prices, making this episode a comprehensive guide for active futures options traders. 01:04 Welcome to This Week in Futures Options 04:16 Movers and Shakers Report 06:57 Exploring CVOL 10:13 Diving into the Ag Complex 21:51 Market Overview and Volatility Trends 22:52 Chicago Wheat: Calls and Puts Analysis 27:59 Soybean Oil: Market Movements and Predictions 31:11 Energy Sector Insights: Crude Oil and Beyond 39:28 Closing Thoughts and Upcoming Events

In this episode of The Option Block, hosted by Mark Longo, the panel includes Henry 'The Flowmaster' Schwartz from CBOE, and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management. The team discusses the current state of options trading, market volatility driven by tariff news, and activity in indices like VIX, SPY, and the S&P 500. They dive into unusual options activity in Nike, GameStop, and Sandstorm Gold Limited (SAND), and explore intriguing trades involving long-dated puts and June calls. Listener questions about iOS versions of trade alert software and tokenizing trading assets such as wine are also addressed. 00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:18 Meet the Hosts and Sponsors 03:16 Market Overview and Trading Insights 04:27 In-Depth Market Analysis 06:16 Options Trading Trends and Strategies 11:17 Unusual Options Activity 31:43 Nike's Stock Performance Analysis 32:33 Unusual Call Volume in Nike 35:52 GameStop's Struggles and Crypto Pivot 37:03 Odd Block: GameStop's Long-Term Puts 42:30 Sandstorm Gold Limited: Upside Call Paper 45:41 Mail Block: Listener Questions and Polls 52:57 Around the Block: Market Watch and Predictions

In this episode, host Mark Longo delves into the latest developments in the futures markets alongside guest Brett Friedman from Winhall Risk Analytics. They discuss the current market activity, focusing on the resurgence of crude oil, high copper prices, and the relatively quiet week in trading volumes. Additionally, they explore unconventional investment topics such as tokenized wine trading and its potential impact on the market. Listeners also get a detailed analysis of year-to-date movers in various commodities and insights into volatility trends.    00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:07 Understanding the Futures Rundown 03:42 Guest Introduction: Brett Friedman 04:22 Entering the Trading Pit: Market Analysis 06:22 Top Movers in the Futures Market 13:16 Year-to-Date Movers and Shakers 21:49 Futures Free-for-All: Q&A Session 22:59 Wine Futures: A Left Field Topic 28:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows

Welcome back to Options Boot Camp with Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli. In this Education Wednesday episode, the hosts dive into various topics on options trading. They discuss listener questions about time spreads, ratio vertical spreads, and advanced strategies for trading options. You'll also hear personal stories and trading insights as Mark and Dan combine education with entertainment in this engaging session. Stay tuned for expert tips and strategies to elevate your trading game and learn more about trading options effectively.   00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network 01:09 Welcome to Options Bootcamp 01:39 Tasty Trade: Advanced Trading Tools 04:36 Listener Mailbag: Answering Your Questions 05:22 Market Analysis and Trading Strategies 09:26 Exploring Wine Futures and Tokenization 13:37 Market Taker Question of the Week 14:07 Dan's Side Project: Wealth Building with Options 18:46 Live Listener Questions and Market Outlook 22:27 Understanding the Mental Leap in Options Trading 23:28 Exploring Time Spreads: Episodes and Insights 24:59 Coaching and Mentoring in Options Trading 27:39 Practical Examples of Time Spreads 30:47 Listener Questions: Ratio Vertical Spreads 35:39 Success Stories and Advanced Strategies 39:28 Conclusion and Upcoming Content

In this episode of the Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Tony Saliba, CEO of Liquid Mercury. The conversation delves into innovative projects such as the tokenization of investible wine facilitated by Liquid Mercury's technology. They also discuss the advantages of tokenization in finance, the dramatic rally in Bitcoin post-election, and the current state of Ethereum. Additionally, the episode covers the rise of crypto derivatives like IBIT and the implications of creating a strategic crypto reserve. Listeners are encouraged to explore the utility token MERC for further benefits.   01:05 Welcome to The Crypto Rundown 01:39 Introducing Amberdata 03:31 Crypto Hot Seat: Tony Saliba 05:29 Exploring Liquid Mercury and Tokenized Wine 17:58 The Future of Tokenization 24:01 Bitcoin Breakdown 27:03 Bitcoin's Limited Supply and Strategic Reserves 28:03 Market Reactions to Crypto Reserve Plans 28:50 Debate on the Need for a Strategic Crypto Reserve 31:18 Bitcoin Volatility and Market Data Insights 33:03 Crypto Derivatives and the Rise of IBIT 38:10 Exploring the Altcoin Universe 39:43 Ethereum's Struggles and Market Sentiment 43:57 Altcoin Performance and Market Trends 46:14 Final Thoughts and Where to Learn More

This episode of the Options Insider Radio Network dives into recent options trading activity, covering notable stocks such as Northern Dynasty Minerals (NAK), Truist Financial Corp (TFC), and Wolverine Worldwide (WWW). Hosts Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management), and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi (The Option Pit) analyze various market trends and trading strategies, including a detailed look at the collar strategy. The show also features lighthearted moments with an 80s trivia challenge and updates on upcoming earnings for companies like GameStop and Lululemon.   01:28 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts 02:46 Kickoff with 80s Trivia Challenge 05:37 Trading Block: Market Analysis and Trends 17:58 Options Trading Insights and Strategies 28:22 Earnings Season Highlights 28:44 GameStop and Meme Stocks 30:06 Lululemon and Other Earnings Reports 31:02 Odd Block: Unusual Options Activity 31:44 Northern Dynasty Minerals: The Knack 38:26 Truist Financial Corp: Bank Calls 43:57 Wolverine Worldwide: Footwear Upside 48:02 Strategy Block: The Year of the Collar 52:18 Around the Block: Market Watch 54:50 Show Wrap-Up and Upcoming Content

In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhodes, aka Dr. Vix, and Andrew Giovinazzi, aka The Rock Lobster. They dive into a wide range of topics related to volatility trading. The episode covers the current flat volatility curve, its implications, and the challenges and strategies for trading in such an environment. The team also discusses recent activity and trade ideas in VIX options, including unique trades like a short put stupid. Additionally, they touch on the new entrants in the inverse volatility product space. The episode closes with bold predictions for the upcoming week’s volatility.   01:54 Meet the Hosts 04:21 Volatility Review 05:22 Market Analysis and Insights 09:25 VIX Curve and Trading Strategies 12:07 Challenges in the Current Volatility Market 24:20 Flat VIX Curve Implications 33:59 Analyzing the VIX Super Stupid Trade 35:01 Russell's Weekly Rundown 35:24 Intriguing VIX Weekly Options 36:12 Strange VIX Put Stupid Trade 38:17 VIX Market Activity Recap 46:35 New Inverse VIX Product Launch 54:22 Crystal Ball Predictions