Joe Kunkle

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Options strategist; U.S. equities options flow, setups, and leading stock ideas.

OptionsHawk Launches Limited-Time MAX Trials Again
SocialApr 19, 2026

OptionsHawk Launches Limited-Time MAX Trials Again

OptionsHawk is opening MAX Trials for the next 2-3 weeks for the first time in over a year Figure, heart of earnings season, come take a look at what we do and what we are working on! https://t.co/VFJnxPUmEP

By Joe Kunkle
MSTR Squeeze Triggered: 146.25 Spike Sparks Massive Rally
SocialApr 17, 2026

MSTR Squeeze Triggered: 146.25 Spike Sparks Massive Rally

Had been eyeing $MSTR as nice squeeze play, 146.25 trigger yesterday, insane follow through today https://t.co/7MouHIuqKf

By Joe Kunkle
J&J Earnings Fly Trade Targets 180% Return
SocialApr 17, 2026

J&J Earnings Fly Trade Targets 180% Return

J&J (JNJ) buyer 1000 May $230 calls $9.25 trades with the $240 calls that may be adjusting or new spread, earnings put fly trade good for 180% gain here to take

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Money‑market Funds See Biggest Weekly Outflow Since 2018
SocialApr 17, 2026

Money‑market Funds See Biggest Weekly Outflow Since 2018

Money ​market funds had ⁠a net sale of $173.24 billion, the largest weekly outflow since at least September 2018.

By Joe Kunkle
While NFTs Crashed, the Tungstate Cube Valued at $1B
SocialApr 16, 2026

While NFTs Crashed, the Tungstate Cube Valued at $1B

NFTs all went to zero but the Tungsten Cube probably worth a billion at current prices

By Joe Kunkle
HYG Options Shockingly Cheap, IV30 at 5.1%
SocialApr 16, 2026

HYG Options Shockingly Cheap, IV30 at 5.1%

Always seems crazy how cheap $HYG options May be first time I actually looked at the IV30, it is 5.1% lmao

By Joe Kunkle
NVMI Sees Massive ITM Call Buying, Bullish Surge
SocialApr 15, 2026

NVMI Sees Massive ITM Call Buying, Bullish Surge

Nova Measuring (NVMI) strong Semi Equipment name sees massive trade buy 1400 August $490 ITM calls as April $420 adjust a winner from 2/18 that is +50%

By Joe Kunkle
60M QQQ Call Options Set to Expire Today
SocialApr 15, 2026

60M QQQ Call Options Set to Expire Today

QQQ $60M of Jan. 575 and March 590 calls look to be cashing out today

By Joe Kunkle
QQQ Buyer Shifts 20k Calls, Signals Overbought
SocialApr 15, 2026

QQQ Buyer Shifts 20k Calls, Signals Overbought

Nasdaq (QQQ) buyer 20,000 June $675 calls $4.26, adjusts June $640 taking off some Delta into overbought

By Joe Kunkle
Twist Stock Surges 60%: Fundamentals Drive Gains
SocialApr 15, 2026

Twist Stock Surges 60%: Fundamentals Drive Gains

$TWST has climbed over 60% since early Feb. post Trust the fundamentals...our superpower as investors is as simple as having access to earnings calls https://t.co/4pc8yK6fQE

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Netflix Trade Aims to Flip $2.50 Loss Into $6 Gain
SocialApr 15, 2026

Netflix Trade Aims to Flip $2.50 Loss Into $6 Gain

$NFLX 1/20/26 Earnings Trade, short Aug. 80 puts, long Aug. 100/115 call spreads at $2.50 credit With it back to 200-MA and into next report, can take this off at $6 Turning -2.50 into +6 always nice

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SPY 8‑MA at 676, Trim Positions
SocialApr 14, 2026

SPY 8‑MA at 676, Trim Positions

SPY 8-MA way back at 676 now, quite extended near-term along with that NYMO, not a bad time to trim, take profits, write covered calls imo, annual outlook to start the year put out SPX 6350 as the BTFD level...

By Joe Kunkle
Netflix Earnings Spark Surge in July Call Buys
SocialApr 14, 2026

Netflix Earnings Spark Surge in July Call Buys

Netflix (NFLX) earnings week sees 135,000 July 120/140 call spreads buy as 90K August call spreads adjust higher that nailed the lows

By Joe Kunkle
FIG Plunge Redirects Put Buyers to Anthropic News
SocialApr 14, 2026

FIG Plunge Redirects Put Buyers to Anthropic News

$FIG smashed lower, big put buyers yesterday into Anthropic news today (though other providers thought they were sold) https://t.co/IuNwoKYfvh

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XBI Dec $135 Calls Added After 120% Surge
SocialApr 14, 2026

XBI Dec $135 Calls Added After 120% Surge

Biotech (XBI) 10,000 December $135 calls bought adjusting the $120 calls from Oct. 8th that are up over 120%, a top Q1 group with M&A and approval upside

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Amazon Call Spread Positioned for Earnings Swing
SocialApr 14, 2026

Amazon Call Spread Positioned for Earnings Swing

AMZN earlier a buy of 37,500 May 9th (W) $260/$290 call spreads targeting earnings adjusting June 225/265 spreads

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NYMO Flips From Oversold to Overbought During Earnings Season
SocialApr 14, 2026

NYMO Flips From Oversold to Overbought During Earnings Season

Def. doing some trimming into hefty earnings season, NYMO from extreme oversold buy signal to extreme overbought sell signal quickly now

By Joe Kunkle
Amazon Calls Near 100% Gains as Stock Cheapens
SocialApr 14, 2026

Amazon Calls Near 100% Gains as Stock Cheapens

Have to bank some $AMZN calls nearing that +100% mark Yet another name that got stupid cheap https://t.co/Hui9LDG1bd

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IRDM Soars Over 100% on GSAT Deal
SocialApr 14, 2026

IRDM Soars Over 100% on GSAT Deal

$IRDM sympathy boost from GSAT deal These May 30's up over 100% now and April 25's way more https://t.co/YjtlZfaXyk

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TVTX Surges 45% After FDA Approval, Long Calls Lead
SocialApr 14, 2026

TVTX Surges 45% After FDA Approval, Long Calls Lead

$TVTX jumps 45% on FDA approval, always liked this one, continues to work 5K Apr. 32.5 long calls leads the way https://t.co/g7Ga8FIJve

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SPX Hits 6317, Confirming 6300 Implied Support Level
SocialApr 13, 2026

SPX Hits 6317, Confirming 6300 Implied Support Level

$SPX low hit was 6317 Super-interesting, my annual market outlook lays out all levels (shown) 6310 was AVWAP off 2025 low but even more interesting I lay out start of year implied move levels which tend to show a lot of...

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Sold 10k Intel Sep
SocialApr 13, 2026

Sold 10k Intel Sep

Intel (INTC) 10,000 Sep. 95 calls sold to open 3.63 Guess I would be willing to be called away there too..

By Joe Kunkle
STMicro Call Surge Signals AI-Driven Bull Run
SocialApr 13, 2026

STMicro Call Surge Signals AI-Driven Bull Run

ST Micro (STM) buyers 10,000 May $45 calls 1.10 to 1.15, been a major winner since write-up few weeks back on the AI angle

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CRDO Rebound Yields 25% Quick Gain After Option Flow
SocialApr 13, 2026

CRDO Rebound Yields 25% Quick Gain After Option Flow

$CRDO great move last week, strong early again Bought back into it at 101 4/2 w/ option flow signals, quick 25% https://t.co/o56plm9HkF

By Joe Kunkle
Kids' Fearless Climbing Inspires and Terrifies Me
SocialApr 13, 2026

Kids' Fearless Climbing Inspires and Terrifies Me

My kids' lack of fear, such as climbing down to 4000 feet overhangs at the Grand Canyon since they have no rules against bouldering/climbing....both inspires me, and scares the shit out of me

By Joe Kunkle
Spotlight Trades Deliver Big Wins Amid Q1 Turmoil
SocialApr 12, 2026

Spotlight Trades Deliver Big Wins Amid Q1 Turmoil

Back in the saddle... so much to catch up on and pre for earnings season Pretty wild looking back at Q1 turmoil, Spotlight trades still had a great hit rate for members with big wins in INTC, NFLX, MS, MRVL, AMZN...

By Joe Kunkle
Summit Success Rewarded with Dark Sky Oreo Stout
SocialApr 9, 2026

Summit Success Rewarded with Dark Sky Oreo Stout

Got to the top of Elden Mountain Dark Sky Brewing Oreo Stout the reward https://t.co/zvBBPmqkKB

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Simple MA Strategy Delivers a Small Fortune
SocialApr 8, 2026

Simple MA Strategy Delivers a Small Fortune

Dumped a few names scooped last week Kept it simple waiting for that > 8 MA close rather than thinking low was in all way down Simple works Waking up at a place like this up a small fortune is always nice 😊...

By Joe Kunkle
SPX Hits 6300, Neutral FY26 Valuation Band
SocialApr 3, 2026

SPX Hits 6300, Neutral FY26 Valuation Band

$SPX Pretty interesting 6300 found buyers, my Neutral Valuation Band level for FY26 (roll to FY27 as enter 2H26) https://t.co/Z3ppbki8g5

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Buy Quality Stocks at 200‑week EMA, Reap 25
SocialApr 2, 2026

Buy Quality Stocks at 200‑week EMA, Reap 25

$LIN up 100 points, 25% in 4 months....we get fancy, but it really is as simple as buy high quality companies at the 200-week EMA

By Joe Kunkle
Kodiak Gap Move Sparks
SocialApr 2, 2026

Kodiak Gap Move Sparks

Kodiak (KOD) holding recent gap move well sees sneaky buy late for 350 Sep. $45 calls 8.50 to 9.00

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Australia’s EWA Sees
SocialApr 2, 2026

Australia’s EWA Sees

Australia (EWA) rare large action seeing a big IV surge with 15,000 July $29 puts bought $2.13 to $2.40 today, a country exposed to a China slowdown, stronger USD and RBA tightening

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Crude Jumps 11%, ES_F Barely
SocialApr 2, 2026

Crude Jumps 11%, ES_F Barely

It's early lol...but if told me Crude would be up 11% would think ES_F be down 2%, not 0.2%...progress

By Joe Kunkle
VFS Surges; 6K May‑5 Calls Bought Today
SocialApr 2, 2026

VFS Surges; 6K May‑5 Calls Bought Today

VFS quietly on an insane run last few weeks, 6K May 5 calls buying today

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Big Money Finds $40 Comfortable for Nike Stock
SocialApr 2, 2026

Big Money Finds $40 Comfortable for Nike Stock

$40 appears to be the level big money is comfy buying the dog $NKE (minus the premium raised via the put sales)

By Joe Kunkle
Manual Vs. Hawk Algo: Conflicting Signals Prompt Tuning
SocialApr 2, 2026

Manual Vs. Hawk Algo: Conflicting Signals Prompt Tuning

This is a tough call... My manual process says these are sold to open Hawk Algo logic which has been refined many times says bought, so think will need to tweak more Alternative pricing methods are mixed https://t.co/fkZFK0A8Dn

By Joe Kunkle
Amazon Eyes Globalstar Acquisition; 2028 Target Alerts Triggered
SocialApr 1, 2026

Amazon Eyes Globalstar Acquisition; 2028 Target Alerts Triggered

Wow, $AMZN in talks to buy $GSAT Been solid one all year, Jan 2028 calls hit my alerts 3/31 https://t.co/OvcOV5QTT1

By Joe Kunkle
Bullish March 2027 Short Straddles Gain Traction
SocialApr 1, 2026

Bullish March 2027 Short Straddles Gain Traction

Directional (bullish) Mar. 2027 short straddles been an interesting new strategy to emerge in several key names the past week into the correction

By Joe Kunkle
Markets Dump on Return to Crime Scene
SocialApr 1, 2026

Markets Dump on Return to Crime Scene

They dumped it right at a return to the scene of the crime...markets are so damn mechanical https://t.co/ScXAyQhxMF

By Joe Kunkle
75% of Instagram Shopping Ads Are Chinese Scams
SocialApr 1, 2026

75% of Instagram Shopping Ads Are Chinese Scams

Out of control, but like 75% of the Instagram Shopping Ads are scam Chinese Co's and products never come

By Joe Kunkle
USO Iron Condor Targets 115‑135 Range Through 2027
SocialApr 1, 2026

USO Iron Condor Targets 115‑135 Range Through 2027

Oil (USO) interesting trade September 2027 as the $140/$135/$115/$110 Iron Condor trades 1000X expecting a 115-135 longer-term range to hold

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MO Crashes; Bought April Puts at 5000x
SocialApr 1, 2026

MO Crashes; Bought April Puts at 5000x

$MO ugly with some news this morning and had those Apr. puts bought 5000X other day https://t.co/ChO9ndG1S1

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Long-Term Positioners Target March and June 2027 Calls
SocialMar 31, 2026

Long-Term Positioners Target March and June 2027 Calls

The long-term positioners coming into some calls for names today March 2027 and June 2027, one ingredient I like to see after nasty moves lower

By Joe Kunkle
Selling QQQ $515 Puts Sets $495 Floor
SocialMar 31, 2026

Selling QQQ $515 Puts Sets $495 Floor

Nasdaq (QQQ) 3250 September $515 puts sold to open $20.10, making $495 a floor level to eye later this year and even $515 itself is AVWAP off 2022 lows and long-term channel support https://t.co/AYJgeMyq8o

By Joe Kunkle
SPX Poised to Rebound to 6500 8‑MA
SocialMar 31, 2026

SPX Poised to Rebound to 6500 8‑MA

$SPX working to highs here, noted late yesterday to expect a news-headline pop back to 8-MA near 6500 as we tend to revert to that level from oversold https://t.co/Fyzf77Rc68

By Joe Kunkle
Power Costs Set to More Than Double Within Decade
SocialMar 29, 2026

Power Costs Set to More Than Double Within Decade

Generac $GNRC investor day had some pretty frightening commentary on power costs and how it will impact consumer/business budgets Power costs are going to double, more than double in the next decade.

By Joe Kunkle
Massive SPY Put Purchases Drive Significant Gains
SocialMar 28, 2026

Massive SPY Put Purchases Drive Significant Gains

Top April 2nd (W) positioning form Hawk Database... SPY puts have seen massive buys since early March and are up significantly https://t.co/I2kbzAFe3I

By Joe Kunkle
U.S. Admits only a Third of Iran's Missiles Destroyed
SocialMar 27, 2026

U.S. Admits only a Third of Iran's Missiles Destroyed

"They are out of missiles" U.S. confirms only one-third of Iran missile arsenal destroyed as war continues

By Joe Kunkle
ES Nears Key 6475 AVWAP, Risk Dropping to 6100
SocialMar 27, 2026

ES Nears Key 6475 AVWAP, Risk Dropping to 6100

$ES_F Nearing that first potential save level 6475 as AVWAP off the 2025 low Not to scare anyone, but in a hell of a volume pocket that projects back to nearly 6100 if we lose it https://t.co/COiPC7PJJF

By Joe Kunkle