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Bearish bounce fools traders again, 200-day wall holds strong, put-call ratio spikes to 1.61 on $SPY options, traders brace for sudden 2% plunge risk…

The market we have now is a bearish phase within a secular uptrend. A sustained uptrend typically doesn’t return until the event that triggered the downturn becomes irrelevant. However, if that event is about to be resolved, the market can skyrocket, breaking above the 200-day… — optionGeek (@StockShark16) April 15, 2025 $SPY options open interest …

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TRUMP CONSIDERS IRAN’S OFFER FOR INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS—MILITARY OPTIONS STILL ON THE TABLE

🚨🇺🇸TRUMP CONSIDERS IRAN’S OFFER FOR INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS—MILITARY OPTIONS STILL ON THE TABLE The White House is seriously weighing Iran’s proposal for indirect nuclear negotiations, with Oman likely to mediate. While Trump prefers direct talks, he remains open to… https://t.co/6lWzfdF3kL pic.twitter.com/suPnboU2XO — Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) April 2, 2025 US CONSIDERS INDIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS WITH IRAN: …

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The Fed’s balance sheet is now down 23.8% since its peak. $TLT call options volume was the 2nd highest in history on Wednesday

The Fed's balance sheet is now down 23.8% since its peak. pic.twitter.com/r8nxZ4AJHu — Augur Infinity (@AugurInfinity) January 17, 2025 $TLT call options volume was the 2nd highest in history on Wednesday 🚨 pic.twitter.com/2DcZ7eMUGf — Barchart (@Barchart) January 17, 2025 I highly recommend you watch @TruthGundlach full 1hr video from today. I've clipped it down to …

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$504B in Nvidia options traded, more than Tesla, Meta, Apple combined.

https://twitter.com/RealDinoCapital/status/1858928503061725599 This is wild: A whopping ~$504 billion worth of Nvidia’s, $NVDA, options have been traded year-to-date, the most for any single stock. This is ~$200 billion more than Tesla, $TSLA, the second-hottest stock in the market this year. This is also more than Meta, $META, Apple,… pic.twitter.com/82LXt3vy97 — The Kobeissi Letter (@KobeissiLetter) November 19, …

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Republican lawmakers warn U.S. military bases lack absentee ballots, leaving troops without voting options.

Republican Lawmakers Sound Alarm as U.S. Military Bases Report Depleted Stock of Write-In Absentee Ballots — Troops Overseas Left Without Voting Options Due to Delayed Mail-In Ballots (Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy In a call to action, Republican Representatives Brian Mast (FL-R), Bill Huizenga (MI-R), and Michael Waltz (FL-R) …

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Daily $VIX options hit the highest level since 2018. When serious trouble hits, $VIX will fly.

Daily $VIX options just hit the highest level since 2018 Volmageddon and yet the house of cards is still standing Do you know what this means? That when things will be “serious” for real $VIX will fly The theoretical $VIX level hit in 1987 was 172.79, that’s the ATH (so far) https://t.co/KrJgjr9gp9 pic.twitter.com/i68O8zHTJQ — JustDario …

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Call options volume in us small-cap stocks spiked to the highest-ever. Are small-caps set for a big comeback?

CHART OF THE WEEK: Call options volume in US small-cap stocks spiked to the highest-ever iShares Russell 2000 ETF (Ticker: IWM) saw on Thursday the largest call options volume activity in its history of existence 👇https://t.co/PP9xe93gug — Global Markets Investor (@GlobalMktObserv) July 14, 2024 ARE SMALL-CAPS SET FOR A BIG COMEBACK? Russell 2000 index has …

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Retail traders make up 18.8% of the total options activity, approaching a record –JPM

Retail traders make up 18.8% of the total options activity, approaching a record –JPM pic.twitter.com/5NH1BeXjy1 — Gunjan Banerji (@GunjanJS) July 11, 2024 Net bullish positioning in equity futures among asset managers and leveraged funds has touched the highest level in a decade –JPMorgan pic.twitter.com/9u1OisdWtL — Gunjan Banerji (@GunjanJS) July 10, 2024

Options volatility is getting crushed

by LarryStink Options vol continues to get crushed day in and day out, and as more and more funds incorporate option selling strategies this is a trend that will continue. Understanding the Dealer/Market maker exposure and their hedging strategies can help you avoid death by paper cuts as realized volatility is often overstated and be …

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This “market” is now powered by options on futures on the highest octane stock.

This "market" is now powered by options on futures on the highest octane stock. pic.twitter.com/A3DWBYtV6J — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) May 25, 2024 This week's SPY volume equaled Thanksgiving which was 1.5 trading days shorter. And, a doji on the weekly = "indecision". No volume conviction + no price conviction. pic.twitter.com/NpheVDiLcB — Mac10 (@SuburbanDrone) May 25, 2024 …

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Market on the brink: S&P 500 nears cliff as options market treads cautiously.

Market indicators flash warning: Discretionary and Staples teeter on the edge as S&P 500 hovers precariously near its 20-week moving average. Amidst cautionary whispers, even the options market hesitates, while a Reddit tale spins a tale of high-risk fortune. #SPX #SP500 $SPY #ES_F 📉 🥶https://t.co/Unj4i0DpAT — Invariant Perspective (@InvariantPersp1) April 21, 2024 New lows. The …

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Ex-RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel talking with big shot lawyer, considering legal options after NBC News ouster: report

Former Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel has talked to a prominent lawyer and is weighing her legal options after being fired by NBC News just two days after her network debut. McDaniel, 51, met with Los Angeles-based entertainment and media attorney Bryan Freedman on Tuesday, according to Politico. The pair discussed McDaniel’s legal options …

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Buffett warns of market resembling a casino; 0DTE options, NFTs soar post-Covid. Speculation frenzy evident. Why the gambling mentality?

Warren Buffett echoed Charlie Munger’s criticism in his annual letter, that the stock market has become increasingly “casino-like.” Buffett believes too many investors act as speculators rather than long-term investors focused on company fundamentals. The ease of online trading apps has made buying and selling stocks more akin to gambling, in Buffett’s view. He warned young investors … https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/warren-buffett-joins-charlie-munger-s-criticism-in-annual-letter-criticizing-the-stock-market-as-becoming-casino-like/vi-BB1j0fsf Financial Nihilism Making sense …

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Debt-service ratio drops, risks rise. Morgan Stanley warns of stock market rally ending; options markets remain optimistic, potentially overlooking risks.

The debt-service coverage ratio, a measure of financial health, has dropped significantly over the past year, indicating increased risk among leveraged loan companies. Morgan Stanley’s Chief Investment Officer warns that if corporate profits disappoint, the stock market rally could end. Options markets show extreme optimism, suggesting investors may be overlooking potential risks. Something about swimming …

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India’s stock market poised for growth with 78% of global equity options traded there last year

Exciting news is brewing in the financial world, particularly for India’s stock market. With a staggering 78% of equity options traded worldwide last year occurring in India, the stage is set for a potential explosion in the Indian stock market. This surge could mark a significant shift in the global investment landscape and present lucrative …

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Nancy Pelosi is hot, booking $1.4 Million profit on Nvidia call options. For her next trade, Nancy is buying $1.25 Million of long term options on Palo Alto Networks.

Late last year, U.S. Representative Nancy Pelosi reported a transaction to purchase call options in NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA). After a massive rally in the stock this year related to breathtaking AI uptake and the company’s strong financial results, Pelosi is now said to be sitting on a significant windfall profit. Nancy Pelosi Nvidia Call Options …

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Nifty is in big big trouble. Liquidity is declining rapidly and positioning is getting squeezed to the upside because people are selling stocks and buying call options. But a time will come when this meltup will turn into meltdown.

by DesmondMilesDant So basically when global CB’s raises rates to fight inflation the yields on bonds started going up. Now if the money was moving from stock market to bond market to chase higher yields then why didn’t the market crashed coz the vol must have gone up. Reason being banks create SP’s that dampens …

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A short term pull back or correction is likely to occur based on the options that are about to be exercised.

Highest call volume literally hit 42069. Thanks for calling the top. Highest call volume literally hit 42069. Must be a huge crisis in this pivot. byu/AdvancedLong inwallstreetbets 46% of S&P 500 components have an RSI that exceeds 70, the highest level since 1991 according to data compiled by Goldman Sachs That's just a bit stretched. …

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As S&P 500 reaching local high, its 6m ATM put options are on 3-year low and cost 3%. Shorting the index is relatively cheap now. This market is high on crack.

by ChampionshipUsed9855 VIX is below 13 again. QQQ has been basically flat for nearly a month. The FOMC is next week, could be a pivot point. Even the perma-bull just admitted this market is high on crack:https://t.co/OOk8ZN4gf9“Buyers have gotten drunk as a proverbial skunk, buying the worst of the worst…there’s a nasty hangover on the …

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Bitcoin surged to $42k, fueled primarily by options activity.

Bitcoin just hit 42k People that know shit about how the market works will tell you they knew it 😂 Just options driven https://t.co/dPLIY3qcBS — Alessio (@AlessioTMAD) December 4, 2023 JUST IN: Bitcoin is now up ~$2,000 in 24 hours and above $41,000 for the first time since April 2022. This puts Bitcoin +175% higher …

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Reddit User Risks And Loses $600,000 Inherited Home That Didn’t Fully Belong To Him In High-Stakes Options Gamble

The story of a Reddit user losing $619,035 in the stock market showcases the risky nature of high-risk financial trading and the devastating consequences it can bring. The user’s tragic story unfolded on the r/wallstreetbets subreddit, a community dedicated to high-stakes, high-reward investments that often are focused on options trading. In a post titled “My life’s over, …

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