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Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Greg Magadini, Amberdata This episode of The Crypto Rundown delves into the volatile landscape of cryptocurrencies, with a central focus on Bitcoin and Ethereum. It covers recent market movements, liquidation events, and the impact of high volatility on trading strategies. Greg Magadini from Amberdata provides insights into the nuances of crypto derivatives and the evolving risk landscape. The podcast also explores the introduction of highly leveraged ETFs and offers strategies involving popular crypto-related stocks like MSTU and Circle. Additionally, there is a detailed examination of alternative cryptocurrencies such as Solana, XRP, and Dogecoin, providing a comprehensive overview of the current crypto market dynamics. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:58 Market Updates 03:35 Bitcoin Breakdown 15:11 Leveraged ETFs and Market Risks 23:25 Bitcoin Market Trends and Opportunities 24:02 IBIT ETF and Market Dynamics 25:46 Mara and MSTU Analysis 28:27 Altcoin Universe Overview 30:33 Ethereum and Market Comparisons 33:47 Altcoin Market Movements 39:40 Solana and Other Altcoin Insights 40:45 Conclusion and Resources

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group In this episode, Mark focusing on key movements in major indices and most active equity options. The show highlights notable options trades and market trends, including fluctuating volatility and trading opportunities. Insights cover specific contract volumes, pricing, and trading strategies on the most active indices (VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ) and the most active equity options today (AAPL, NVDA, BYND, TSLA, AMD, SOFI, AMZN, INTC, ORCL, PLTR).

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management Co-Host: Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi, The Option Pit This episode covers various options trading strategies, including discussions on unusual options activity in stocks like Canan Inc. and American Battery Technology Company. The hosts explore the market dynamics, including the impact of current events on volatility and stock performance. They also share insights on rebalancing portfolios, the importance of covered calls, and offer personal anecdotes, including Uncle Mike's unique healthcare sharing arrangement. With an engaging trivia challenge and discussions on maintaining the independence of the Federal Reserve, this episode blends financial education with lively commentary.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group In this episode, Mark reviews a tumultuous trading week, focusing on key movements in major indices and hot options such as Nvidia, VIX, SPY, and others. The show highlights notable options trades and market trends, including fluctuating volatility and trading opportunities. Insights cover specific contract volumes, pricing, and trading strategies. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:19 Market Recap: Major Indices and VIX 03:43 SPY and SPX Performance 05:17 Small Caps and Nasdaq Overview 06:44 Top 10 Options Trades of the Day 14:28 Conclusion and Weekend Wishes --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Mark Sebastian, The Option Pit Co-Host: Russell Rhoads, Indiana University Kelley School of Business In this episode, the team dives deep into the recent surge in market volatility, analyzing the influx in VIX trading activity and discussing the potential for significant market shifts. Key highlights include a detailed look at massive trades in the VIX options space, the potential introduction of highly leveraged ETPs such as 3x VIX ETPs, and the possible implications of a 'crypto doom loop' triggered by a Bitcoin crash. The episode also features a breakdown of the recent trading behavior in vol ETPs like SVIX, UVIX, and UVXY, and a lively discussion forecasting future volatility levels.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group The latest episode dives deep into the explosive activity in the precious metals market, with a special focus on gold and silver. Mark covers the unprecedented volumes and price surges in gold, which hit new highs of $4,308, and silver, which soared to $52.78. The episode also discusses the increased volatility and demand for both metals, with detailed analysis of key trades and market behaviors. Additional coverage includes other precious metals like platinum and palladium, which also saw significant movements. The episode highlights how these surges are reflected across different contracts and their implications for traders.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Henry Schwartz, Cboe Global Markets Co-Host: Mike Tosaw, St. Charles Wealth Management This episode discusses the upsurge in options trading volume driven by current market volatility and significant movements in metals like silver and gold. The hosts analyze unusual options activity in AMD and Flagstar Financial, with noted trends of increased put buying. They also touch on the ongoing earnings season, focusing on financial sector reports and their impact on the market. The episode wraps up with a live poll discussing current VIX trades and a reminder for traders to stay cautious in these volatile times.

In this episode of the Hot Options Report on October 16th, host Mark Longo discusses the volatility in the options market. Key points include notable movements in major indices like the S&P 500, VIX, and various equity options. The episode highlights significant trading volumes and specific option contract activities for companies such as Nvidia, SPY, and Tesla. ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.

Host: Mark Longo, The Options Insider Media Group Co-Host: Dan Passarelli, Market Taker Mentoring In this episode of Options Bootcamp, our hosts discuss a range of topics, starting with an exploration of iron condors and their various applications. The show also delves into the intricacies of the options market structure, including the limitations of siloed spread books and potential improvements like more frequent open interest updates. Listener questions lead to a discussion on scaling trading strategies for larger accounts, the use of payment for order flow, and approaches to backtesting options strategies. The episode wraps up with light-hearted speculation about Dan's mysterious middle name. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 04:00 Listener Mail Call 06:51 Iron Condors and Trading Strategies 13:41 Crypto Trading and Market Structure 24:56 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

In this episode of the Hot Options Report, the focus is on the fast-moving options market, highlighting significant trades for October 15th. The session covers trading activities and hot options for key indices and single names like VIX, SPY, SPX, IWM, QQQ, MicroStrategy, Bank of America, Palantir, Opendoor, Apple, Intel, Amazon, Tesla, AMD, and Nvidia. Key insights include trading volumes, average prices, and noteworthy fluctuations in these financial instruments. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:29 Explosive Options Activity: VIX and SPY 03:14 SPX and Small Caps Analysis 04:27 Nasdaq and Single Name Options 06:04 Financials and Tech Giants 10:38 Top Movers: AMD and Nvidia 12:09 Conclusion and Upcoming Shows ------------------------------------------------------------------- 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.