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  TWIFO 510: Intervention Week! 20.08.2026 50хв

  It's Intervention Week on This Week in Futures Options as markets react to a wild mix of policy moves, geopolitical risk and shifting expectations across the futures landscape. Host Mark Longo is joined by Bobby Iaccino, Co-Founder and Chief Market Strategist at Path Trading Partners, to break down the latest action in futures and options across gold, silver, equities, crude oil, natural gas and more. On this episode, we discuss: The intervention-fueled moves shaking up markets Gold's latest rally and heavy call activity Whether gold could have significantly more upside ahead Why silver remains one of the trickiest markets to trade Growing downside hedging in the S&P 500 Whether "buy the dip" has fundamentally changed bear markets AI spending, the Fed and geopolitical risk as market catalysts Why crude oil may not be the biggest problem in energy right now The growing importance of diesel and refinery capacity What the options market is signaling about WTI crude Natural gas seasonality and a surge in options activity The Nasdaq selloff and whether traders are already positioning for more downside Why Jackson Hole could provide the market's next major catalyst Plus, we examine the hottest options activity across CME Group's futures markets and discuss where volatility and skew may be pointing next.
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-20-26 20.08.2026 12хв

  Walmart earnings helped spook the broader market on a wild Thursday, sending shares lower and putting short-dated puts in the options spotlight. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and hottest options trades across the market, including Walmart (WMT), Moderna (MRNA), Micron (MU), Intel (INTC), Strategy (MSTR), Apple (AAPL), SpaceX, Tesla (TSLA) and NVIDIA (NVDA).
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  The Option Block 493: Was There Something Fishy in MRNA Options? 20.08.2026 57хв

  On this episode of The Option Block, we dig into the wild action in Moderna (MRNA) following its massive biotech-fueled surge and ask the question on every options trader's mind: Was there any unusual options activity ahead of the big news? The Flowmaster goes back through the MRNA tape looking for clues and weighs in on whether there was any suspiciously well-timed options activity before the stock exploded higher. We also break down the latest action in SPX, VIX, IWM and the broader options market, including a massive VIX upside trade, heavy put activity in the small caps, Walmart's post-earnings selloff, and the latest moves in Micron, Strategy, Tesla, NVIDIA and SpaceX. Plus, we venture into the Odd Block for unusual options activity in Webull (BULL) and biotech name Precigen (PGEN), discuss the renewed strength in gold, silver and crypto, and debate what is really driving the markets right now — AI spending, rates, geopolitics or the looming midterm elections. Featuring Mark Longo, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe and Uncle Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management.
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  The Futures Rundown 88: Is This The Bottom For Gold and Silver? 20.08.2026 30хв

  Is the bottom finally in for gold and silver? On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Dana Samuelson, Founder and President of American Gold Exchange, for a deep dive into the wild precious metals market. Gold and silver have been on a roller coaster in 2026, but after recent intervention in the currency and Treasury markets, Dana believes the lows may finally be behind us. We break down what has been driving the metals markets, why gold initially struggled during the Iran conflict, and whether the next major move could be higher. We also discuss: Why rising Treasury yields pressured gold The impact of intervention in the yen and Treasury markets Whether the bottom is really in for gold and silver What physical gold and silver investors are doing right now The outlook for platinum and palladium Why Dana is watching crude oil and diesel for the next potential market shock The latest movers across futures, including Bitcoin and Ethereum Why wheat is emerging as another market to watch Plus, we break down the biggest weekly and year-to-date movers across the futures markets. Is this the beginning of the next leg higher for precious metals—or just another bounce in an already wild year?
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  Options Boot Camp 404: WTH Are PERPS? 19.08.2026 27хв

  What the heck are PERPS—and why are they suddenly everywhere? On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli tackle one of the hottest topics in the derivatives world: perpetual futures, better known as perps. They break down how perpetual futures work, why they don't have expiration dates, how they differ from traditional futures contracts, and why eliminating expiration also eliminates the need to constantly roll positions. Then they dive into the all-important funding rate—the mechanism designed to keep perpetual futures prices aligned with the underlying market. Using easy-to-follow examples, the hosts explore what happens when a perp trades at a premium or discount to the underlying, who pays the funding rate, how professional traders may respond, and why the mechanics can vary significantly from one trading venue to another. They also discuss the growing interest in perps across the derivatives industry, the comparison between perpetual futures and 0DTE options, and why options traders should understand this increasingly important product. Plus, in the Mail Call, the crew discusses whether it might finally be time to revisit and remaster some of the earliest Options Boot Camp episodes for a new generation of options traders. Topics include: What are perpetual futures (perps)? Perpetual futures vs. traditional futures Why perps don't expire How funding rates work Positive vs. negative funding rates Perps trading at premiums and discounts Arbitrage and price convergence Perpetual futures vs. 0DTE options The growing role of perps in derivatives trading Revisiting the early days of Options Boot Camp
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-19-2026 19.08.2026 11хв

  Strategy (MSTR) comes roaring back as crypto heats up, while Tesla (TSLA) steals the options crown from NVIDIA (NVDA) at the top of the most-active options list. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the biggest names and most interesting trades lighting up the options market, including heavy activity in MSTR, TSLA, NVDA, AAPL, AMZN, INTC, MU, MSFT and more. We also check out today's Lucky Seven scan, highlighting stocks and ETFs experiencing a major surge in options volume, and dig into some of the short-dated calls attracting traders' attention. Which trades paid off, which calls expired worthless, and where is the options action heating up next? Find out on today's Hot Options Report. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to run your own options reports.
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-18-2026 18.08.2026 13хв

  It's the dog days of summer, and the options market is feeling the heat — or lack thereof. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down an unusually quiet day on the options tape as chip stocks come under pressure. NVIDIA (NVDA), AMD, Micron (MU), and Intel (INTC) all move lower, but options traders are already positioning for potential rebounds. We also dig into the latest options activity in Apple (AAPL), Tesla (TSLA), Amazon (AMZN), Meta (META), Microsoft (MSFT), and SpaceX, including short-dated calls and puts attracting attention across the market. Plus, we take a quick trip through the crypto markets to see what's moving in Zcash, Aave, Toncoin and more. Go to TheHotOptionsReport to run your own options reports.
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  The Crypto Rundown 236: Perps, Prediction Markets and the Future of Crypto 18.08.2026 47хв

  On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Brandon Mulvihill, Co-Founder and CEO of Crossover Markets, for a wide-ranging conversation about the evolving crypto marketplace. They explore the growth of institutional crypto trading, why Brandon believes crypto has more of a supply-chain problem than a demand problem, and how custody, credit, execution and regulation could shape the next phase of institutional adoption. Brandon also discusses the growth of Crossover Markets and CROSSx, the launch of CROSSx Disclosed, and what increasing involvement from traditional financial institutions could mean for digital assets. Then the conversation turns to two of the hottest areas in the market: crypto perpetuals and prediction markets. Are perps really a revolutionary new product—or are they essentially the latest evolution of CFDs? And will prediction markets maintain their momentum as regulation and traditional sports betting continue to evolve? Plus, we break down the latest action in Bitcoin, IBIT, Strategy (MSTR), Ethereum, ETHA, BMNR, Circle, HYPE, Solana, XRP, Dogecoin and more.
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  The Option Block 492: Loose Lips Sink Ships 18.08.2026 59хв

  On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi of Option Pit. The crew kicks things off with a little Lusitania-inspired trivia before diving into a market caught between AI enthusiasm, geopolitical uncertainty, rising rates and the latest signals from the Fed. On the show: Why interest rates may still have room to move higher The increasingly tangled web of AI and NVIDIA financing What stubbornly elevated VVIX may be telling us A massive VIX options trade targeting September upside The latest options activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, Micron, SpaceX, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Intel and AMD What the options market is pricing in for another busy week of retail earnings Unusual options activity in Kingsoft Cloud Holdings (KC) and Comstock (LODE) Using covered calls to help manage sequence-of-return risk in retirement A September VIX trade from the Rock Lobster What the crew is watching next in the S&P 500, bonds, rates and volatility Plus, the latest installment of the Option Block trivia battle and plenty more options talk along the way.
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-17-2026 17.08.2026 11хв

  Micron and SpaceX bring some heat to an otherwise quiet August options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active options trading across the market, including a strong rally in Micron, continued strength in SpaceX, and notable activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, Apple, Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, Intel and AMD. We also look at which calls and puts were attracting traders, where intraday moves gave option buyers opportunities to cash in, and which trades ultimately faded by the closing bell. Plus, we kick things off with a look at the latest names triggering the Golden Cross technical scan. Go to TheHotOptionsReport.com to create your own options reports.
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  Volatility Views 691: Volatility Survivors 14.08.2026 59хв

  The volatility survivors are back! After surviving tornado sirens, wild weather and another relentless week of declining volatility, Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads, Mark Sebastian and special guest Rich Excell to break down everything happening across the volatility landscape. On this episode, the crew discusses the continued grind higher in equities and lower in VIX, why the bond and stock markets appear to be watching two very different movies, and whether volatility could completely melt down as we head deeper into the dog days of summer. They also dig into the growing fascination with VIX puts, including the suddenly popular 15 strike, unusual activity across the VIX options market, a massive September-to-October/November VIX call roll, the latest action in SVIX, UVIX, UVXY and VXX, Russell's intriguing weekly VIX trades, and much more. Plus, could VIX actually trade with a 12 handle before Jackson Hole? And what are our volatility survivors forecasting for next week?
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  TWIFO 509: The Mother of All Dead Cat Bounces 14.08.2026 56хв

  On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading for a trip through a futures market full of rallies that may not be quite as bullish as they appear. Carley makes the case that some of the biggest moves in crude oil, silver and other markets may be little more than dead cat bounces. We dig into the latest futures options activity across metals, energy and equities, including the unusual positioning showing traders heavily short natural gas while asset managers are historically long S&P futures. We also break down: Why Carley remains skeptical of the rallies in silver and gold The latest options activity and volatility in crude oil Why extreme short positioning in natural gas has Carley looking at calls What record-long positioning could mean for the S&P More unusual vertical spreads popping up in equity index options Why grain rallies may still be opportunities for the bears The latest options flow in corn following the crop report
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-13-2026 13.08.2026 13хв

  Micron keeps delivering fireworks as its wild run puts call sellers back in the hot seat. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and hottest options trades lighting up the market. We dig into the action in Micron (MU) as traders once again pile into the thousand-strike calls. Plus, Tesla (TSLA) rallies while SpaceX (SPCX) comes back to Earth, NVIDIA (NVDA) claims the top spot on the options volume leaderboard, and Intel (INTC) attracts aggressive call activity. We also check in on the options action in Palantir (PLTR), Netflix (NFLX), Amazon (AMZN), Super Micro Computer (SMCI), Apple (AAPL) and more. Which options buyers are sitting pretty heading into expiration—and which sellers are still sweating? You can run your own reports at TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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  The Option Block 491: Release the Shaz!!! 13.08.2026 59хв

  On this episode of The Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz from Cboe for another deep dive into the latest action across the options market. The markets are pushing toward fresh highs while volatility continues to retreat, but is everything really as calm as it seems? The crew examines VIX slipping below 15, persistent strength in VVIX, the explosion in options volume, and how the growing supply of volatility from yield products and defined-outcome ETFs may be changing market dynamics. Then it's time to release the SHAZ! The Odd Block uncovers unusual options activity in Sharon AI Holdings (SHAZ), a wildly volatile name with some intriguing bullish call spread activity. The crew also investigates notable options trades in On Holding (ONON) and MGM Resorts (MGM). Plus, we break down the latest options activity in NVIDIA, Tesla, SpaceX, Micron, Intel, Apple, Amazon and more; examine what the latest earnings data is really telling us; and discuss what traders should be watching as markets hover near all-time highs with volatility near the lows. In this episode: VIX falls below 15 as stocks push toward record territory Why VVIX may be sending a different signal How structured products and volatility supply could be affecting the market The latest SPX, SPY, QQQ and IWM options activity NVIDIA, Tesla and SpaceX lead the single-stock options leaderboard SHAZ unleashes some truly unusual options activity Bullish call spreads surface in SHAZ A potentially significant put sale in ONON Bullish options activity in MGM What the latest earnings data says about the broader earnings season Rates, bonds, geopolitical risk and what to watch next
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  The Futures Rundown 87: The Most Disappointing Crude Rally Ever? 13.08.2026 40хв

  On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo welcomes back Brett Friedman of Winhall Risk Analytics and OptionMetrics for a deep dive into one of the strangest stories in the futures markets: crude oil's surprisingly underwhelming response to a major geopolitical conflict. With dire supply warnings and plenty of doom-and-gloom predictions, many expected crude to explode higher. Instead, the rally has repeatedly struggled to live up to the hype. Brett compares the current environment with previous oil-market disruptions, including the historic volatility of 2020, and explains why this latest episode hasn't come close to matching those extremes. We also discuss: Why crude oil hasn't behaved the way many fundamental analysts expected The unusual volatility picture in WTI What's driving heating oil and gasoline Why gold and silver have fallen out of the market spotlight The return of the AI trade and the "most hated" equity rally What's happening in rates and the Fed-watching game Natural gas and the strange predictability of seasonal trading The steepening VIX futures curve Why palladium may have attracted the wrong crowd Whether traders are using the VIX the wrong way And much more
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  Options Boot Camp 403: Double Calendars Part 2: Electric Boogaloo! 12.08.2026 38хв

  The double calendar saga continues! On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli head back into the trenches for another deep dive into double calendar spreads—this time focusing on one of the biggest questions from listeners: How do you actually manage these trades once they're on? Dan breaks down his approach to double calendar management, including what happens when the underlying tests a strike, why modeled break-even points matter, when he takes profits, and when it's time to cut bait. The discussion also explores using double calendars in SPX versus individual equities and whether this strategy could provide an interesting alternative way to capture weekend market moves. Then it's time for listener questions covering: When low volatility makes outright calls or puts more attractive than debit spreads How Dan selects strikes when trading the wheel The role of technical levels and premium when selling options What happens when you correctly predict a stock's direction but still lose money to an implied volatility collapse Why volatility analysis matters before entering an options trade It's Double Calendars Part 2. The stakes are higher. The calendars are doubled. And this time...it's Electric Boogaloo!
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-12-2026 12.08.2026 11хв

  On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the names dominating the options tape, including a rally in Hertz with heavy call activity and another strong move from Intel. We also dig into a monster session for CoreWeave and the intriguing call-selling activity that accompanied the move. Plus, we examine the latest options action in Meta, Apple, Micron, SpaceX, Tesla, NVIDIA and Blue Owl Capital. Which options trades paid off, which ones went up in smoke, and where are traders putting their money now? Find out on this episode of The Hot Options Report.
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  The European Market Brief 29: Tornado Sirens and the Gathering Storm of the Midterms 12.08.2026 1год 1хв

  The sirens are sounding and the U.S. midterms are approaching—but are the markets actually worried? On this episode of The European Market Brief, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads of Indiana University, Matt Koren of Eurex and Tom Shuttlewood of STOXX to examine the approaching U.S. midterm elections through a European derivatives lens. The crew breaks down what the VSTOXX term structure is telling us about election risk, how volatility has behaved around previous midterms and whether traders may actually be too focused on November. They also explore current options positioning, downside protection, European defense and financials, industrials and semiconductors, currency hedging, defined-outcome strategies and the growing role of retail traders in European derivatives. Plus, they discuss Eurex overnight liquidity and how traders can potentially react to election results while much of the U.S. market is closed. And in a fitting twist, actual tornado sirens interrupt the conversation as severe weather rolls through the Midwest. The weather may be stormy, but the volatility markets remain surprisingly calm.
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-11-2026 12.08.2026 12хв

  NVIDIA leads the options volume leaderboard once again while SpaceX gives back some ground following its recent rebound. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the most active names and hottest options trades across the market, including NVIDIA, SpaceX, Tesla, Apple, Micron, Amazon, Intel, Palantir, Alphabet and Meta. We also take a look at the latest frontrunner scan, highlighting names seeing heavy activity in short-dated options. Which trades are working, which strikes are attracting attention, and where is options paper positioning for the next move? Tune in for the latest action from across the options market. Want to explore the scans and options data for yourself? Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com.
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  The Hot Options Report: 08-10-2026 10.08.2026 11хв

  We break down the most active names across the options market, including heavy trading in NVIDIA as the shares sell off, another strong session for SpaceX as its post-earnings rally continues, and notable options activity in Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Micron, Amazon, Intel, Palantir and Meta. Plus, we highlight some of the hottest options contracts of the day and explore where traders were leaning on the buy and sell side. Want to run these options scans for yourself? Check out QuikOptions at TheHotOptionsReport.com.