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Nifty50 Holds Near 25900, Awaiting Bullish Break
SocialFeb 18, 2026

Nifty50 Holds Near 25900, Awaiting Bullish Break

#Nifty50 looks neutral to slightly bullish for now, but not in full breakout mode. >> 25900 is the real decision zone. Writers still in control there... >> If spot sustains above 25900 and 25900 CE breaks 180...185 with rising IV, we can...

By Anupam Dutta
Jane Street’s IBIT Trade Is Hedged, Not Accumulating Bitcoin
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Jane Street’s IBIT Trade Is Hedged, Not Accumulating Bitcoin

It is so painful to watch this fumbling. Jane Street may be taking a position in IBIT, but that position is almost entirely offset by undisclosed options (on IBIT) and futures positions. They are certainly not “accumulating” a position in Bitcoin. That’s...

By Michael Green
Stock Futures Swing Wildly This Evening
SocialFeb 17, 2026

Stock Futures Swing Wildly This Evening

This evening stock futures are having more moves than a shortstop batting .110. @KeithMcCullough @hedgeye @andrewrsorkin @BeckyQuick @SquawkCNBC @carlquintanilla @ScottWapnerCNBC @guyadami @saraeisen @SullyCNBC @Convertbond @pboockvar

By Doug Kass
Investors Buy Protection Despite Record VIX Short Positions
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Investors Buy Protection Despite Record VIX Short Positions

Does anyone have a good explanation for why equity skew shows investors are paying up for downside protection but also VIX futures are at near record shorts? Those seem to be contradictory. https://t.co/IWYZ9IHTYl

By Quinn Thompson
VWAP Wave System: Structured Consistency, Amazon’s #3 Futures Bestseller
SocialFeb 16, 2026

VWAP Wave System: Structured Consistency, Amazon’s #3 Futures Bestseller

The VWAP Wave System just hit #3 Best Seller in Futures Trading on Amazon 📚🔥 No hype. No guessing. Just structure. This is what real consistency looks like. If you can’t name the setup… it’s not a trade. 🌊 Ride the Wave. #vwap #futurestrading #daytrading #tradingstrategy

By Trader Drysdale
Bond Futures Surge as Curve Flattens, Front
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Bond Futures Surge as Curve Flattens, Front

Bond futures well bid again as the curve flattens aggressively with front end whites all red. https://t.co/d4dX0TgauD

By Ed Bradford
Trading Week Signals Fed Cut Outlook for 2026
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Trading Week Signals Fed Cut Outlook for 2026

New trading week = big clues for rates 👀 Futures up, gold down, dollar strong… what is the market betting on for Fed cuts in 2026? Fed speakers, FOMC minutes, global data & a surprise risk event ahead Watch the video before you...

By Kathy Lien
Euro Holds 1.1850 Amid 1.3bn Options Expiry
SocialFeb 16, 2026

Euro Holds 1.1850 Amid 1.3bn Options Expiry

Note that there are 1.3 bln euro options at $1.1850 that expire today. The $euro just tested the strike and it held.

By Marc Chandler
U.S. Gas Futures Hit Four‑month Low at $3/MMBtu
SocialFeb 16, 2026

U.S. Gas Futures Hit Four‑month Low at $3/MMBtu

U.S. GAS futures prices have retreated to the lowest for almost four months after spiking during Winter Storm Fern. Front-month futures have fallen back to just $3 per million British thermal units (the lowest since mid-October). The front month has...

By John Kemp
Brent Option Skew Halves, Signaling Lower Iran Risk
SocialFeb 13, 2026

Brent Option Skew Halves, Signaling Lower Iran Risk

Brent crude option skew—which many have been treating as a proxy of oil market Iran risk perception (see comp to June 2025)—continues to deflate. Down more than half from a week ago, with prices down ~$3/bbl from Wednesday high. Gives a sense...

By Rory Johnston
USD Firms Ahead of CPI as Euro/GBP Options Expire
SocialFeb 13, 2026

USD Firms Ahead of CPI as Euro/GBP Options Expire

$USD enjoys a firmer tone ahead of the US CPI. Over 5 bln euro options at $1.1850 expire today. Session low so far is slightly below there. GBP530 mln options at $1.36 expire today. Session low so...

By Marc Chandler
KC Futures Hold Bull Run Midpoint Near
SocialFeb 12, 2026

KC Futures Hold Bull Run Midpoint Near

Don't do this to me...I need my coffee. KC futs have tentatively held up the midpoint of the 2023-2025 bull run (around 290) https://t.co/9M9FIFrM6A

By John Kicklighter
Billions in FX Options Expire at Key Rates Tomorrow
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Billions in FX Options Expire at Key Rates Tomorrow

Notable FX option expirations tomorrow: 5.25 bln euros at $1.1850 $1.8 bln at JPY152.00 GBP530 mln at $1.36 https://t.co/JP6hOX0qdC

By Marc Chandler
Bitcoin Funding Turns Negative, Leveraged Traders Under Pressure
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Bitcoin Funding Turns Negative, Leveraged Traders Under Pressure

#Bitcoin funding rates on Binance have turned negative. Leverage traders are feeling the pressure. https://t.co/YnIZStZZvF

By Crypto Jack
Binance Holds Massive 50x–100x BTC Longs
SocialFeb 12, 2026

Binance Holds Massive 50x–100x BTC Longs

Massive 50x and 100x #BTC longs are sitting on Binance, according to CoinGlass data. https://t.co/4Fk16lEAJl

By Crypto Jack