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Massive One-Day Loss on $16.8M Call Position
SocialApr 22, 2026

Massive One-Day Loss on $16.8M Call Position

that size buyer of May 8th $750 Avis Budget $CAR calls that bought yesterday, traded ~$168.2/contract 1000 contracts * 100 shares = $16.8 million today, they closed at $31.95... value = $3.2 million... one day loss = -$13.6 million... 😳🥳🧐

By David Cox
Price Target Jump Seen as Political Hail Mary
SocialApr 22, 2026

Price Target Jump Seen as Political Hail Mary

Strange note on $NN - but def. makes a lot of sense PT increased to $29 from $20 calls the move today as essentially a Hail Mary political attempt https://t.co/caV1ZzyNn2

By Mark Lehman (MarkFlowChatter)
Read VWAP Context Correctly to Stop Failing Trades
SocialApr 22, 2026

Read VWAP Context Correctly to Stop Failing Trades

🚨 WHY YOUR VWAP TRADES KEEP FAILING 🚨 You’re not trading VWAP wrong… you’re reading the context wrong. I break this down every single morning LIVE inside my Discord—real setups, real execution, no guessing. 📊 👇 Drop “WAVE” and I’ll send you the...

By Trader Drysdale
VIX Near 20, Low Volatility Fuels SPX Upside
SocialApr 22, 2026

VIX Near 20, Low Volatility Fuels SPX Upside

I'm seeing the $VIX pushing up against the crucial 20 level, but remaining generally below it this week. $SPX over 7K on lower volatility makes a strong case for further upside. Any spike in $VIX over 20 would mean...

By David Keller, CMT
Spot Volatility Beta Stays Above Long‑Term Average Since August
SocialApr 22, 2026

Spot Volatility Beta Stays Above Long‑Term Average Since August

For what it's worth, spot/vol beta is hanging out above the long-term average and has been since that big spike in August 2024. Trump 2.0 working to fulfill the promise to Make Volatility Great Again. h/t Robby @HalfersPower https://t.co/RdTb6wMAqc

By Jim Carroll
Equities Ignore Oil Rise; Watch Key VWAP Levels
SocialApr 22, 2026

Equities Ignore Oil Rise; Watch Key VWAP Levels

Equities markets don't seem to care that oil $CL_F is back above the 🔵anchor from the beginning of the war, not yet at least. Keep an eye on the 🟠⚓️VWAP from the ceasefire announcement and the 🔴VWAP from the YTD high...

By Brian Shannon, CMT
Brent Futures Gap Collapsed, Market Silence Prevails
SocialApr 22, 2026

Brent Futures Gap Collapsed, Market Silence Prevails

The thing about markets is that stuff only gets talked about when it's apocalyptic. The gap between Dated Brent and futures has collapsed, so no one talks about it anymore. Sign up as a paying subscriber for my daily posts...

By Robin Brooks
Exiting April/June Live Cattle Spread
SocialApr 22, 2026

Exiting April/June Live Cattle Spread

Think there may be more in it but stepping out of the April/June trade Live cattle that was posted on here a week or so ago. Looking at 4.30 on the spread to step aside.

By Jason Britt
BA Put Spread Trade
SocialApr 22, 2026

BA Put Spread Trade

$BA "Trade Idea 1: Buy the April 24 Expiry 220/215-212.50 1×2 Put Spread for a 5 cent credit." looks to be a bust, will expire

By Greg Harmon
Buy 202.5/200 Put Spread, Credit, Exit on Strength
SocialApr 22, 2026

Buy 202.5/200 Put Spread, Credit, Exit on Strength

$COF "Trade Idea 1: Buy the April 24 Expiry 202.50/200-195 1×2 Put Spread for a 5 cent credit." sell to close 202.50/200 put spread on any strength in stock. Let IV fall then can buy to close remaining put...

By Greg Harmon
April Prop Firm Deals: Up to 50% Off
SocialApr 22, 2026

April Prop Firm Deals: Up to 50% Off

April Deals: Save up to 50% on Futures, CFD and Stock Props 🔥Lucid (Futures) • 50% off first 2 accounts • 40% off after Use code EDGE ➡️https://t.co/0mF5xJ5HmY 🚀Tradeify (Futures) • 40% off all accounts Use code EDGE ➡️https://t.co/4t0RS1Zt5D 💰Hola Prime (CFDs) • 40% off all accounts Use code SPRING40 ➡️https://t.co/nmfCUNq7xm ⚡️Prop Shop Trader...

By Kathy Lien
ZIP Delivers 7‑for‑7 Winning Setups in 12 Hours
SocialApr 22, 2026

ZIP Delivers 7‑for‑7 Winning Setups in 12 Hours

Most of my recent posts have focused on futures, but ZIP continues to deliver 📈 The last 12 hours have been exceptional - 7 for 7 on winning setups Staying disciplined and trusting the system. Curious what ZIP is? https://t.co/YQYhjDaSmC *Not trading advice....

By Kathy Lien
Buy Stocks, Trade Volatility: Long-Term Gains, Mean‑Reverting Risk
SocialApr 22, 2026

Buy Stocks, Trade Volatility: Long-Term Gains, Mean‑Reverting Risk

I don't have a crystal ball. Can't predict next week. But I know two things: 📈 Stocks go higher over the long term 📊 Volatility always reverts to the mean As a former VIX market maker → buy & hold stocks, actively trade volatility. Just...

By Joe Tigay
Oil Rises While Volatility Soars, Market Stays Skeptical
SocialApr 22, 2026

Oil Rises While Volatility Soars, Market Stays Skeptical

Crude oil futures #CL=F and volatility #OVX have been diverging the past 48 hours as Oil recovered from $80 to $90. OVX has kept climbing to 76 (+10%). Market isn't buying the calm.

By Carolin Frazier
Price Stalls Near 254, Risk Tightened, Watch Support
SocialApr 22, 2026

Price Stalls Near 254, Risk Tightened, Watch Support

Was expecting follow through towards 295 ..300 on 24350 PE...After entry it did push to 254.45, but no continuation and gave a sharp pullback. IV still holding above 18, so structure not broken yet, but price not confirming. For now, tightened...

By Anupam Dutta
Mideast Tension Drives High‑leverage $1M ETF Futures Trade
SocialApr 22, 2026

Mideast Tension Drives High‑leverage $1M ETF Futures Trade

This is an idea for traders with a nuanced understanding of etfs and futures - nter at your own risk Actual value of a trade I'm entering - value per $1M of notional capital with a risk of <35 basis points Trade...

By Peter Brandt
Kalshi Perps Will Outshine Prediction Markets Despite Simpler Tech
SocialApr 22, 2026

Kalshi Perps Will Outshine Prediction Markets Despite Simpler Tech

easier to build a PM than perps in terms of technical infra way harder to bootstrap liquidity and acquire normie users for PMs kalshi perps are going to crush

By Kyle Samani
VIX Surge Signals Rising Market Volatility
SocialApr 21, 2026

VIX Surge Signals Rising Market Volatility

Lots to discuss on markets. #Warsh $VIX #Inflation #Volatility $AAPL. TUNE INTO @CNBC worldwide NOW as I dissect higher $VIX.

By Brian Stutland
0DTE Options, Not Perps, Best Adjacent to Prediction Markets
SocialApr 21, 2026

0DTE Options, Not Perps, Best Adjacent to Prediction Markets

the new product category that is most naturally adjacent to events-based contracts for prediction markets to go after is actually not perps it's 0DTE options few

By Jeff Park
Down 1.3% Yet Scored 60% AMZN Gain
SocialApr 21, 2026

Down 1.3% Yet Scored 60% AMZN Gain

Finished the day down 1.3% or -$545 Some nice trades today - closed $AMZN put bull spread for a 60% gain - opened $ETHA csp for a $75 premium. How did you do today?

By BeatTheMarket
From $100 to $714: Stock Surge Stuns Renter
SocialApr 21, 2026

From $100 to $714: Stock Surge Stuns Renter

firstly, i'm just a guy on the sidelines, having rented a car from Budget in the past year, but no $CAR ownership... but someone today stood in for 1,000 May 8th $750 calls? geesh... a month ago, the stock was...

By David Cox
Massive $15M Put Hits SPY; Iran Skips Talks
SocialApr 21, 2026

Massive $15M Put Hits SPY; Iran Skips Talks

$15M Put Spike on $SPY just before close. Iran informed via Pakistan that they won't be attending the talks on Wednesday.

By Andrew Hiesinger
GCC Nations Turn Net Drains on Offshore Dollar Liquidity
SocialApr 21, 2026

GCC Nations Turn Net Drains on Offshore Dollar Liquidity

The UAE's request for a swap line -- presumably after a big fall in the central bank's $285b in reserves in March/ early April -- confirms that the GCC countries are now a net drain on offshore dollar liquidity. The Saudis...

By Brad Setser
Turn Any Stock Into a High‑Yield Dividend via Options
SocialApr 21, 2026

Turn Any Stock Into a High‑Yield Dividend via Options

I love dividends But I love Option Premiums more With Options trading you can make ANY stock into a dividend paying stock Learn how to create your own dividends by Selling Options Selling Options is like dividends on steroids 😉🤷‍♂️ 🔥💰

By BeatTheMarket
Massive $40M Call Surge Reflects Pure Price Discovery
SocialApr 21, 2026

Massive $40M Call Surge Reflects Pure Price Discovery

$40M Call Spike on $CAR since the open Definitely no manipulation or short squeeze here, just natural price discovery...😂

By Andrew Hiesinger
Complacency in Low VIX Leads to Unexpected Turn
SocialApr 21, 2026

Complacency in Low VIX Leads to Unexpected Turn

Dave on April 9th: "It's ok because the $VIX is back below 20." Dave on April 13th: "It's ok because the $VIX is still below 20." Dave on April 15th: "It's ok because the $VIX is still below 20." Dave on April 17th:...

By David Keller, CMT
Risk Appetite High, but Fundamentals Could Crumble Soon
SocialApr 21, 2026

Risk Appetite High, but Fundamentals Could Crumble Soon

I know the market is still charged on risk appetite and more than willing to persist on complacency, but if the fundamental situation starts to breakdown...this 4hr chart of the $SPX emini... https://t.co/wcb9ZHoyFs

By John Kicklighter
China and US Fight Tightening Copper Market
SocialApr 21, 2026

China and US Fight Tightening Copper Market

A global tug of war between the SHFE (China) and the Comex (USA) for copper

By Robert Friedland
WTI May Futures Expire; Prompt Spread Squeezed
SocialApr 21, 2026

WTI May Futures Expire; Prompt Spread Squeezed

WTI May futures contract expiring today. Prompt time spread getting squeezed this morning into expiry. https://t.co/ngZp1l2e18

By Rory Johnston
Buyside Gamma Positive Below $650, Negative Above; Deep‑ITM Calls Persist
SocialApr 21, 2026

Buyside Gamma Positive Below $650, Negative Above; Deep‑ITM Calls Persist

$CAR Our data shows positive gamma for buyside <~$650 and negative gamma above that due (retail?) short calls. Pentwaters Deep-ITM calls ($85 risk reversal): +$355M ~600K share-eq at Δ≈1 seems to still be on From my understanding there can't be ATM offering...

By Brent Kochuba
CAR Stock Surges Above Bollinger Band, Echoing VW and GME
SocialApr 21, 2026

CAR Stock Surges Above Bollinger Band, Echoing VW and GME

$CAR Daily. Price free & clear above upper Bollinger Band into what's now epic gamma squeeze. Rhymes with Volkswagen 2008 & $GME 2021. Likely broad market implications when it reverses down https://t.co/AGbKkCJ7nz

By chessNwine
Users Demand Perpetuals as Top Blockchain App Feature
SocialApr 21, 2026

Users Demand Perpetuals as Top Blockchain App Feature

When we ask users what feature to add to the @blockchain app, the no1 response was perpetuals… ✅ What should we add next?

By Peter Smith
FuelCell Jumps 17% After Hot Call Alert
SocialApr 21, 2026

FuelCell Jumps 17% After Hot Call Alert

FuelCell (FCEL) up another 17% after the hot call alert yesterday and here seeing 7500 July $13 buy https://t.co/UUNDzfkjZu

By Joe Kunkle
Cheap 1x2 Put Spread Targets GE Strength
SocialApr 21, 2026

Cheap 1x2 Put Spread Targets GE Strength

$GE "Trade Idea 1: Buy the April 24 Expiry 300/292.50-290 1×2 Put Spread for 15 cents.' sell to close a 300/292.50 put spread on any strenght in stock. Let IV fall then can buy to close remaining put or...

By Greg Harmon
Retail's ODTE Call Buying Sparks Scratcher Mania
SocialApr 21, 2026

Retail's ODTE Call Buying Sparks Scratcher Mania

It's not just that retail is buying call options that matters; it is that their weapon of choice is ODTE. It's scratcher mania.

By Peter Atwater
Goldman’s Delta-One Desk Maps Bull, Bear Scenarios
SocialApr 21, 2026

Goldman’s Delta-One Desk Maps Bull, Bear Scenarios

JUST IN: Goldman's Delta-One Desk head outlines the bull case, bear case, and path of least resistance.

By David Gokhshtein
Corn Near $5 Ceiling; Gas Pump‑Dump May Pull to $4
SocialApr 21, 2026

Corn Near $5 Ceiling; Gas Pump‑Dump May Pull to $4

Technical Outlook - Corn vs. $5 Ceiling and Pump-Then-Dump Pattern From Natural Gas Corn's low in this down cycle might not yet be in. December corn revisited threshold resistance near $5 a bushel in 1Q, alongside crude oil's surge to about...

By Mike McGlone
December Corn Likely Slides Toward $4.30
SocialApr 21, 2026

December Corn Likely Slides Toward $4.30

December Corn May Lean Toward $4.30 vs. Above $5 New-crop December (Dec26) corn, at about $4.80 a bushel on April 20, may have a greater propensity to extend its life-of-contract low near $4.39 than to stay above the high of around...

By Mike McGlone
De‑escalation, Not Manipulation, Drives Falling Oil Prices
SocialApr 21, 2026

De‑escalation, Not Manipulation, Drives Falling Oil Prices

This shock hasn't worked out the way alarmists made it out to be. De-escalation has meant oil futures (orange) have fallen and have pulled down the physical oil price (white) with them. This isn't manipulation or a sign of a...

By Robin Brooks
Whale Bets $5.6M on Oil Drop Before Trump Speech
SocialApr 21, 2026

Whale Bets $5.6M on Oil Drop Before Trump Speech

🚨 WHALE BET AGAINST OIL 🚨 A whale just opened a $5.6M OIL SHORT ahead of Trump’s speech today This isn’t random… Does he know something we don’t? https://t.co/1gzLAufWll

By Crypto Jack
Perfect Timing: Early Exit Secures Profit in Options
SocialApr 21, 2026

Perfect Timing: Early Exit Secures Profit in Options

Exited early at 445… because obviously I have a talent for perfect timing 🙂 Target was 475....480 Option said “nice exit bro” and went on to print 481.25...Profit mila, but market ne phir yaad dila diya.. exit bhi ek art hai 😄 #Nifty50 #optionsTrading

By Anupam Dutta
Exited at 445; Trade Underperforming, Target Still Uncertain
SocialApr 21, 2026

Exited at 445; Trade Underperforming, Target Still Uncertain

Exited @ 445 as the trade is not performing as per expectations... Let's see if it can still hit the target.. #Nifty50

By Anupam Dutta
AI Fuels Rally; VRP Vanished, Options Now Pricey
SocialApr 20, 2026

AI Fuels Rally; VRP Vanished, Options Now Pricey

@WarrenPies on debasement, AI = stock tailwind + VRP gone, single stock options rich after the recent record rally https://t.co/HQ57lAcHbm

By Brent Kochuba
Microsoft Trade Nets $2,800 Profit
SocialApr 20, 2026

Microsoft Trade Nets $2,800 Profit

MSFT Trade $2,800 in 10 Days (Here’s the Full Breakdown) #optionstrading #tradingtips #stockmarket #tradingstrategy #msft

By Akbar Ali
Sell S&P Puts to Boost Returns Beyond the Market
SocialApr 20, 2026

Sell S&P Puts to Boost Returns Beyond the Market

You can buy the S&P and beat 90% of stock pickers… Or you can buy the S&P and sell puts on it… and quietly move into the top 1% Same foundation. Slightly different approach. One just adds income on top of the market’s long...

By BeatTheMarket
Rising ES Open Interest Signals New High‑Level Positioning
SocialApr 20, 2026

Rising ES Open Interest Signals New High‑Level Positioning

June /ES open interest is ripping to new highs right alongside price. You don't typically see this happen in a short-covering rally. That's new positioning being put on at the highs. Time will tell.

By Kurt S. Altrichter
SPX Futures at 7,050: RSI Drop Signals Bearish Warning
SocialApr 20, 2026

SPX Futures at 7,050: RSI Drop Signals Bearish Warning

SPX Futures sitting on the 7,050 breakout with RSI rolling from 80+ to 56. Bearish Divergence is confirming (warning, not a sell signal).

By Kurt S. Altrichter
Added Bullish Call Spreads on FDX
SocialApr 20, 2026

Added Bullish Call Spreads on FDX

added $FDX May 8 Exp 395/410/420 broken wing call flys, $SKY May 85 calls and $Z May 50 calls

By Greg Harmon
Gamma Squeeze Likely Ends as CAR Meets Demand
SocialApr 20, 2026

Gamma Squeeze Likely Ends as CAR Meets Demand

Gamma squeezes end when the company fills all the demand. Should be a this week imho. $CAR https://t.co/pqIlOKiO3F

By Andy Constan