Lean Hogs Might Not Stand a Chance Against the Bears: When to Sell
June lean hog futures (HEM26) have slipped to a three‑month low, with the daily chart showing a clear downtrend. The MACD indicator turned bearish as the blue line crossed below the red trigger and both are descending, indicating growing technical weakness. Fundamentally, cash hog prices have softened and U.S. pork exports to China have dwindled amid a Chinese glut, adding pressure to the market. A break below the $102.50 support could trigger a sell, targeting $95, while resistance sits near $106.
Sell Covered Call on HOOD After 8.5% Jump
STO - Covered call - $HOOD Up 8.5% today so the perfect time to sell a covered call on Robinhood. 5/15 for $90 at the $100 strike. Are you trading today?
Analysts Forecast $10B+ Annual Revenue as Every Exchange Must Add Event Layer by 2030
Analysts predict that by 2030 all exchanges will have to embed an "event layer" to trade real‑time regulatory, ETF and corporate‑action triggers. The emerging prediction‑market segment already processes over $1 billion weekly, values platforms at $22 billion and could generate more than...
S&P 500 Futures Continue Higher a Day After Benchmark Wipes Out Iran War Losses: Live Updates
U.S. equity futures rose on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 up 0.3% and the Nasdaq‑100 gaining 0.5%, as technology stocks such as Oracle and SanDisk led the rally. The market shrugged off a setback in U.S.–Iran peace talks and a...
High‑Leverage Options Needed to Escape Salary Slavery
Leverage 20x-50x in options is only way to make it in Indian market. If you are trading option selling like old uncle, you will never come out from salary slavery.
Front‑month Brent Under $100; Peace Deal Could Drop to $90
The oil price that matters is the front-month Brent futures contract (orange), which is now just below $100 per barrel. This is what people trade and where a peace deal will get priced if and when we get a deal....
CME Group to Launch Options on Eris SOFR Swap Futures
CME Group announced it will list options on Eris SOFR Swap futures starting June 16, 2026, pending regulatory approval. The options—available on 2‑year, 5‑year and 10‑year contracts—add a new layer of flexibility for managing U.S. dollar interest‑rate risk and complement...
April 14 Tactical Update: New Portfolio Tweaks Unveiled
(PREMIUM) "Tactical Update: April 14, 2026 - All The Trimmings..." Tuesday A.M. portfolio tweaks... via The Lyons Share https://t.co/imbOEcrTTV https://t.co/cMdMjNVjrm
VIX Drops 38% in Two Weeks, 7th Largest Crash
The 38% decline in the $VIX over the last 2 weeks is the 7th biggest volatility crash in history. https://t.co/WG93PaZexq
Slide Insurance CRO Matthew Larson Sells 11,250 Shares for $202,000
Slide Insurance’s chief risk officer, Matthew Larson, exercised 11,250 fully‑vested stock options and sold the resulting shares for about $202,000, wiping out his direct equity position. The move follows a pattern of identical option exercises, leaving Larson with 31,250 options...
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
Buy April 84/82.5‑82 Put Spread, Credit 5¢
$WFC "Trade Idea 1: Buy the April 84/82.50-82 1×2 Put Spread for a 5 cent credit." sell to close a 84/82.50 put spread on any strength in the stock. Let IV fall then can buy to close remaining put...
CFTC Asks Congress for $410 Million FY2027 Budget, Proposes Transaction‑based User Fees
The CFTC has submitted a $410 million budget request for fiscal 2027, a 12% increase over 2026, and is urging Congress to allow a transaction‑based user‑fee structure to fund its operations. The move reflects rapid growth in retail derivatives, blockchain‑enabled products...
April 124/121 Put Spread Busted, Credit Lost
$C "Trade Idea 1: Buy the April 124/121 1×2 Put Spread for a 5 cent credit." a bust, will expire
Oil Futures Lag Spot Prices Amid White House Influence
Excellent @wsj dive into what's driving the growing divergence between relatively tame oil futures prices and much higher prices on the spot market https://t.co/MLJoHMhDx5 One thing: oil traders convinced prices will go higher don't want to bet against White House...
USO Call Spread Nets 4.7% Return as Oil Futures Surge 5.5%
Traders executed a large call spread on USO that delivered a 4.7% gain after the fund rose 5.56% on the back of a 5.5% jump in oil futures. The trade’s success underscores how option‑skew signals can guide tactical bets in...
TRACE Predicts S&P Resistance, Confirms Flat Close
Two hours before Thursday's close, TRACE showed a massive call position that formed overhead resistance at SPX 6,830. Sure enough, the S&P 500 hit that level and flatlined into the close. TRACE unlocks that same edge for S&P 500 traders every day...
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
Polish Regulator Fines XTB 20 M Zł ($5.5 M) for MiFID II CFD Violations
Poland's Financial Supervision Authority (KNF) imposed a 20 million‑zł (about $5.5 million) penalty on brokerage XTB SA for mis‑selling contracts for difference. The regulator said the broker failed to assess client knowledge, target the right market and disclose CFD risks, a breach...
Second‑largest VIX Expiry Since 2020, 1.
Tomorrow AM appears to be the 2nd largest VIX exp since 2020, including ~1.9mm puts which are concentrated in the 20-17 strike range. This, as VIX is 18... 1-month lows https://t.co/zBsYODY5nH
Institutional Money Quietly Buildup Amid Media Hype
Hey @grok Analyze the last 30 days of unusual options flow and institutional 13F filings. Which stocks, asset class, or theme are big players accumulating while the media is obsessed with headlines?
Unusual Intel Options Trades Signal Bullish Bets as Stock Climbs Above $64
Institutional investors have flooded the market with large‑volume put and call contracts on Intel Corp., driving yields of roughly 2.9% on $64 puts and 2.0% on $80 calls. The activity comes as INTC shares trade above $64, up more than...
Hormuz Tensions Shift Oil Prices: Spot vs Futures
The Hormuz Crisis and the Oil Market: Spot vs. Futures – A Straightforward Classroom Explanation https://t.co/T7wjTKmYFV
Dated vs Prompt Brent Futures Spread Widening
Dated Brent crude vs prompt Brent futures Normally pretty tight, but not right now. Mind the gap. https://t.co/sTrTsmJpQs
ICE Canola Futures Jump $5‑$6 per Tonne on Strong Demand and Rising Veg‑Oil Prices
ICE canola futures surged $5‑$6 per tonne amid robust demand and climbing vegetable‑oil and energy markets. The rally reflects tighter global veg‑oil supplies, higher freight costs and a broader grain market rebound, raising concerns for Canadian growers and downstream food...
Earn Income While Waiting, Then Multiply Microsoft Returns
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The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) announced that Coterra Energy (CTRA) options will be adjusted to new symbols DVN1 and 2DVN1 once the proposed merger with Devon Energy (DVN) closes, expected in Q2 2026. The adjustment changes the contract multiplier from 1...
OraSure Call Options Surge 2,394% as Traders Buy 7,008 Contracts
Traders purchased 7,008 call options on OraSure Technologies (NASDAQ:OSUR) on April 13, a 2,394% increase versus the stock’s typical daily volume of 281 contracts. The surge signals growing investor interest and potential volatility for the healthcare‑focused device maker.
Call Traders Target Steel Stock Before Earnings
Cleveland‑Cliffs (CLF) shares rose 4.4% to $9.36 as call options surged, with 813,000 calls and 292,711 puts traded in the past two weeks. The stock, down 29.4% year‑to‑date, is approaching its Q1 earnings on April 20, a report historically followed by...
Mastering Zero DTE with Altos Trading: Unveiling the Golden One Day Options Trade and Market Insights
Altos Trading unveiled a systematic "Golden One Day" options play that targets zero‑days‑to‑expiration (Zero DTE) contracts. The strategy combines high‑probability entry signals with tight risk controls, aiming to capture daily market volatility while limiting capital exposure. Altos provides members with...
Bitcoin Shorts Above $70K at Risk Since ‘90% of Downside’ Is Already Complete
Bitcoin futures open interest dropped 2.46% to about 318,000 BTC, signaling the start of a broad leverage reset. Funding rates across major exchanges turned negative, meaning short sellers are paying long holders to keep positions open. Valuation metrics such as...
Fed's Goolsbee: Oil Futures Show This Will Be a Short-Run Problem (Why He's Wrong)
Federal Reserve President Austan Goolsbee argued that the steeply backwardated oil futures curve proves the current price spike is a short‑run issue. The article counters that backwardation reflects immediate physical scarcity and a high convenience yield, not a forecast of...
Netflix Poised for $7 Swing Ahead of Earnings
$NFLX heading higher ahead of earnings. Options chain expiring April 17th is projecting a (+/-) $7.00 move.
Fed Holds Policy Rate at 3.5%-3.75% as Inflation Stays Near 3.3% Amid Oil Shock
The Federal Reserve kept its target range for the federal funds rate at 3.5%‑3.75% after March CPI showed a 3.3% year‑over‑year increase. Traders now see a 97% chance of another hold at the April 28 meeting, while energy‑price volatility from...
🎯 Take Profit Alert On XYZ and RCAT Cash Secured Puts
Options trader Edward Corona announced the closure of two cash‑secured put positions—Block Inc (XYZ) and Red Cat Holdings (RCAT). The XYZ put, entered on April 24 with a $54 strike, collected $130 in premium and realized a $106.50 profit, representing 81.9%...
CBOE Global Shares Surge as Options Market Momentum Builds
CBOE Global (CBOE) posted a 6.21% gain in its share price over the past week and a 10.82% rise in the last quarter, positioning the exchange as a top momentum pick. The rally coincides with rising earnings estimate revisions and...
Tokenized Oil Futures Surge on Hyperliquid, Sparking New Crypto Trade Frenzy
Hyperliquid's decentralized exchange has propelled tokenized oil futures into the spotlight, making them the second‑most popular crypto product after Bitcoin. Traders can now bet on Brent and WTI prices 24/7, a development that blends commodity hedging with blockchain liquidity and...
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...
April VIX Futures Will Mirror Spot Until Expiry
Monthly public service announcement. The April VIX futures contract will expire Wednesday morning. It will stick like glue to spot VIX between now and then. In the meantime, I guess uncertainty in the Middle East is a nonissue. https://t.co/8eThjEF0EO
Wall Street 🇺🇸 Now on Hotstuff
Hotstuff has added two new perpetual contracts—USA500 and USA100—that track the S&P 500 and Nasdaq‑100 respectively. Both products offer up to 50x leverage and trade 24/7/365, giving traders continuous access to large‑cap U.S. equity exposure. The contracts are accessible via Hotstuff’s...
Bitcoin CME Futures Activity Hits 14‑Month Low
Futures activity on $BTC on the CME exchange has dropped to a 14 month low. https://t.co/XqBt86UlmD
Added GOOGL Calendar Spread, Selling 300 Put
added $GOOGL Apr 27 Exp/May 1 Exp 330 call calendar selling Apr 27 Exp 300 put
EU Nat Cat Insurance Pool Could Be Enhanced by Cat Bonds and ILS: EIOPA / ESM Paper
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) have proposed a premium‑financed, EU‑wide natural catastrophe insurance pool backed by a loan‑based backstop of up to €65 bn (about $70 bn). The pool would diversify risk across...
Added SPY & QQQ Call Calendar Risk Reversals
added $SPY May/June 700 call calendars selling May 640 put (call calendar risk reversal) and $QQQ May/June 640 call calendar risk reversals (with May 560 put short)
Fast 6865 SPX Move, 60:1 Odds on 6180 Put Butterfly
Yep 6865 SPX cash happens fast. 60:1 long shot odds available for a 100 point 6180 put butterfly. Yes please.
Record Net Longs Signal Potential Bitcoin Rally
Interesting speculative activity in Bitcoin futures. Net speculative positioning is at a record long while open interest has trended lower. Last two net long peaks were basing lows before strong runs higher https://t.co/7QgmGjGCng
WTI Backwardation Stays Massive at $6.06 per Barrel
The backwardation in US WTI crude futures (active nearby - second contract) is +$6.06... Was as high as +$16.50, but this is still enormous. Blue is the OVX oil volatility index: https://t.co/mGUKpZpzet
Buy Front-End On
Solid strategy to buy the front end when pricing hikes. Trump generally turns it around with a positive spin. 5s up more than 10 ticks since the Globex Sunday night open.
Oil Prices Set to Stay High, Boost Energy Options Trade
JUST IN: Oil prices are poised to remain elevated longer, positioning an options trade on this energy stock for gains.
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..