Oil Down, GLD, SLV, BTC & Stocks Up: CFOF LIVE From Cboe
Crude oil prices slipped, opening the door for a risk‑on rally that lifted stocks, gold (GLD), silver (SLV) and Bitcoin. A panel of market strategists from Cboe discussed how lower energy costs are boosting equity momentum while still supporting precious‑metal demand. Bitcoin’s price rose as investors seek alternative stores of value amid the commodity shift. The conversation highlighted the delicate balance between energy‑driven inflation pressures and broader market optimism.
Main Chart | TRACE Walkthru #3
The video walks users through Trace’s main chart, a real‑time heat map that translates S&P 500 options flow into visual signals. By layering three analytical lenses—gamma, delta pressure and charm—the platform aims to show where market pressure is building and how...
GEX Lens | TRACE Walkthru #2
The video walks users through the GEX Lens interface, emphasizing the left‑hand strike plot that visualizes options positioning for different market participants. By toggling between open interest, net OI, and the GEX lens, traders can see contract volumes or gamma...
TRACE Reloaded - Trade the S&P with Institutional Precision | SpotGamma
SpotGamma unveiled Trace Reloaded, an upgraded platform that visualizes S&P 500 options gamma (GEX) in real time. The tool updates every minute, delivering a color‑coded heat map that shows where market makers are buying or selling options. The new version adds...
Oil Down, GLD, SLV, BTC & Stocks Up: CFOF LIVE From Cboe
Oil prices slipped, sparking a risk‑on shift across markets. In response, gold (GLD), silver (SLV), Bitcoin and U.S. equities all posted gains. A panel of market strategists from SpotGamma, Market Rebellion, Investor’s Alley, Kurv Investments and Prosper Trading discussed the...
Options-Traders Delight as VIX Pops, SPX Stuck: CFOF LIVE From Cboe
A live Cboe panel highlighted a sharp VIX surge while the S&P 500 index stayed flat, creating a rare sandbox for options traders. Experts from SpotGamma, Market Rebellion, Nations Indexes and Prosper Trading Academy dissected how volatility is routinely overpricing...
Basic Delta Hedging Math
The video explains the mechanics of delta hedging using Nvidia as a case study, illustrating how market makers manage large option trades. When an investor purchases thousands of call options, the market maker becomes short the aggregate delta of those...
How SpotGamma Nailed the MSTR (Strategy) Breakdown for a 9:1 Trade
The video walks through a SpotGamma case study that leveraged proprietary gamma‑based tools to execute an intraday short on MicroStrategy (MSTR) on January 9. Doug Ples explains how he combined the Compass guided view, the put‑and‑call impact chart, and the real‑time...
Stocks Roll Over as Bears Gain Edge in Battle for SPX 6800
The S&P 500 index slipped below its recent highs as the market tested the 6,800‑point resistance level. Analysts on the Future of Finance panel highlighted a surge in bearish options flow, with put buying outpacing calls across key strikes. Large‑cap...
SELLOFF: Fade WW3 VIX? IL Gov Cand. Dabrowski on CFOF LIVE
The live segment of Chicago Future of Finance focused on the surge in market volatility as the VIX climbed above 28, driven by lingering geopolitical tensions and the prospect of a broader conflict. Host Oliver Rinnick introduced floor ETFs as...
Beyond Fridays: The New Era of Single-Stock Expirations
Single-stock options are expanding beyond the traditional Friday expiration as Monday and Wednesday 0‑day‑to‑expiration (0DTE) contracts launch. Unlike index 0DTEs, these contracts are American‑style and physically settled, creating new exercise, assignment, and dealer‑hedging dynamics. Mat Cashman of the OCC and...
Tape #6: See Breakouts Before They Happen | SpotGamma
The video showcases how SpotGamma’s Hero indicator can spot a breakout before it materializes, using Palantir Technologies (PLTR) as a case study. At the time PLTR hovered around $153, the stock neared the $155 call‑wall—a typical short‑term resistance level. The Hero’s...
Tape #5: Spot Bullish vs Bearish Pressure | SpotGamma
Tape #5 from SpotGamma walks viewers through its real‑time options‑flow interface, emphasizing how traders can differentiate bullish from bearish pressure on individual stocks or indices. The video highlights the flow data tab, which timestamps each trade and flags aggressive call...
Tape #3: Gauge Market Posture | SpotGamma
SpotGamma’s Tape #3 video walks users through a set of five pie‑chart visualizations that break down put and call activity for any selected ticker list. The charts display total contracts, premiums, and the Greeks—Delta, Gamma, and Vega—across all options in...
Tape #2: Surface High-Impact Flow Fast | SpotGamma
SpotGamma’s Tape tool introduces four real‑time scanners—Top Options Volume, Top Daily Gamma Notional, Top Daily Movers, and Largest Daily Trades—to surface high‑impact options flow across more than 3,000 U.S. equities. The platform lets users filter results for contracts expiring within...
