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Tasty Live is back with a rapid-fire trading session: a quick intraday Russell–Nasdaq micro-futures pair scalp (+~$160 in under a minute) sets the tone, followed by defined-risk options structures across CRW, CSCO, UBER, SLV, HIMS, INTC, OKLO, and Nat Gas/UNG. The crew leans on liquidity, monthly expirations, and small sizing—especially around earnings—while calling out IV rank realities (low in UBER/HIMS, elevated in INTC) and choosing wider wings/ratios for forgiveness. Highlights include: CSCO short diagonal into earnings, UBER Jan/Dec diagonal (1×2 lean), SLV short stock + short 9-day 47 put, HIMS “stupid” (38/42 call spread + short 36 put), INTC Dec 1×3 call ratio (38 vs. 3×43), OKLO wide 1×2 post-earnings for a small credit, and a compact Nat Gas call credit spread near 30-delta. ETSY is a deliberate pass due to poor risk/reward after a sharp bounce. Bottom line: trade what’s moving, define risk, and keep the pairs trade intraday.

Tasty Live is back with a rapid-fire trading session: a quick intraday Russell–Nasdaq micro-futures pair scalp (+~$160 in under a minute) sets the tone, followed by defined-risk options structures across CRW, CSCO, UBER, SLV, HIMS, INTC, OKLO, and Nat Gas/UNG. The crew leans on liquidity, monthly expirations, and small sizing—especially around earnings—while calling out IV rank realities (low in UBER/HIMS, elevated in INTC) and choosing wider wings/ratios for forgiveness. Highlights include: CSCO short diagonal into earnings, UBER Jan/Dec diagonal (1×2 lean), SLV short stock + short 9-day 47 put, HIMS “stupid” (38/42 call spread + short 36 put), INTC Dec 1×3 call ratio (38 vs. 3×43), OKLO wide 1×2 post-earnings for a small credit, and a compact Nat Gas call credit spread near 30-delta. ETSY is a deliberate pass due to poor risk/reward after a sharp bounce. Bottom line: trade what’s moving, define risk, and keep the pairs trade intraday.

The discussion highlights current market activity, noting the S&P 500's recent rise, with the Dow reaching all-time highs. Volatility is contracting, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) see upward movement. The hosts tackle questions about trading strategies in IRA versus margin accounts, emphasizing the importance of managing risk and using options for leverage. They also explore advice for beginner investors, suggesting the use of synthetic strategies over direct stock purchases to maximize capital efficiency.

The discussion highlights current market activity, noting the S&P 500's recent rise, with the Dow reaching all-time highs. Volatility is contracting, while Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) see upward movement. The hosts tackle questions about trading strategies in IRA versus margin accounts, emphasizing the importance of managing risk and using options for leverage. They also explore advice for beginner investors, suggesting the use of synthetic strategies over direct stock purchases to maximize capital efficiency.

The stock market stalled after news of an imminent deal to end the US government shutdown triggered a sharp rally. Is the rebound done already? tastylive's Head of Global Macro Ilya Spivak considers why Wall Street is struggling to sustain momentum, and how shifting Fed rate cut expectations may short-circuit sentiment.

The stock market stalled after news of an imminent deal to end the US government shutdown triggered a sharp rally. Is the rebound done already? tastylive's Head of Global Macro Ilya Spivak considers why Wall Street is struggling to sustain momentum, and how shifting Fed rate cut expectations may short-circuit sentiment.

We analyze how SoftBank's sale of its stake in Nvidia impacts stocks, how Fed rate cut speculation is shaping market sentiment, and what surging gold prices are telling traders.

We analyze how SoftBank's sale of its stake in Nvidia impacts stocks, how Fed rate cut speculation is shaping market sentiment, and what surging gold prices are telling traders.