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The bulls are back in town! On this Tuesday, March 31, 2026 edition of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a high-octane session where major indices surged over 2%. We're digging into the "Lucky Seven" scan results—including Kopin Corp (KOPN) , Marriott , and STX50 —before diving into the massive institutional flow hitting the top of the tape. From NVIDIA's relentless volume to Meta's...

Can you buy a home without selling your Bitcoin? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown , host Mark Longo welcomes Josip Rupena, CEO of Milo , to explain the world of crypto-backed mortgages . We dive into how BTC and ETH holders can bridge the gap between digital assets and real estate without triggering taxable events or losing out on future appreciation. What's Inside this Episode: The Crypto Ho...

Market volatility is back as the tech sector faces a "spicy" start to the week. In today's episode, Mark Longo breaks down the massive SPX 6465/6485 0-DTE call spread that dominated the tape with over 4,300 contracts. We also dive into a brutal day for the chip sector, led by a nearly 10% sell-off in Micron (MU) and significant pullbacks in Intel (INTC) and AMD. With a shortened holiday week ahead...

Is the treasury market the new "war bond" front? As conflict-driven volatility continues to grip the markets, the Option Block panel gathers to break down a Monday session defined by crushing vol, shifting correlations, and a flight to safety. Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi  from Option Pit to discuss whether we've...

The trading week wraps up with a "blood red" screen, but high volatility means high volume on the options tape! In this episode of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a spicy session where it took over 577,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10. We dive deep into the massive activity across the M-Tech names and beyond, including: The Big Sell-Off: Why Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft are fa...

The "warm turns" mid-week as the post-Iran conflict pattern continues to haunt the markets. In this episode, Mark Longo , Mark Sebastian , and Dr. Russell Rhoads break down why the VIX is finally showing its teeth and whether the 30 handle is the new normal. Inside this episode: The Volatility Review: A deep dive into the "Weekend Trade" dynamics, the spike in VVIX, and why the "bus drivers" of th...

Volatility is back with a vengeance! In this episode of This Week in Futures Options , host Mark Longo and Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading) break down a "blood red" Thursday as equity indices struggle to hold their gains and the energy complex reaches a boiling point. From the "Queen of Crude" to the "Widow Maker," we dive deep into the massive volatility shifts hitting the CME Group markets. Is t...

Markets are seeing "blood red" across the board as the tech giants give up the ghost. On today's episode, Mark Longo breaks down a high-velocity day in the options pits, where over half a million contracts was the baseline just to break into the top ten. We dive deep into our Call Pump Scan of the Day , highlighting unusual bullish flow in names like WisdomTree (WT), Steve Madden (SHOO), and CalVi...

The markets are seeing red this Thursday, but the action in the pits is heating up. Join Mark Longo, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, and "Uncle Mike" Tosaw as they break down a wild session dominated by geopolitical tension, spiking energy prices, and some very curious "unusual activity." In this episode, the panel dives into: The Trading Block: A look at the "Blood Red Thursday" playbook. With t...

The global energy landscape is shifting, and WTI isn't the only story in town. In this episode of The Futures Rundown , host Mark Longo breaks down the massive divergence in the energy complex as the Brent-to-WTI spread hits its widest level in over 11 years. With Middle East tensions impacting the Strait of Hormuz , we move beyond the headlines to analyze the contract specs, volume trends, and ri...

Host Mark Longo breaks down the massive institutional flows for Wednesday, March 25, 2026. We dive into the big money moving in Alphabet (GOOGL) , heavy volatility in Micron (MU) , and the massive momentum shift in AMD . Today's Market Heat Map: AMD Spotlight: Breaking down the 785,000 contracts as AMD rallies over 7%. Alphabet Analysis: Inside the Wednesday weekly action as GOOGL hits the top ten...

Is the "Wheel Strategy" making you nervous in a high-volatility market? In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli field listener questions about navigating black swan fears, the "Greeks" you should watch when the market moves fast, and whether the AI narrative in Nvidia still has legs. Dan also prepares for his upcoming trip to Greece by getting some questionable advice from Mark about riding...

On today's episode of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a surprisingly quiet Tuesday in the options market. While total volume hit "dog days of summer" levels at just 362,000 contracts to break the Top 10, the 5K Club scanner was lighting up with significant institutional activity. Inside this episode: The 5K Club: A deep dive into massive block trades in the VIX , EWZ (Brazil), and...

Join Mark Longo for the Monday, March 23, 2026, edition of The Hot Options Report . It was a "respectable" day on the tape with over half a million contracts needed just to break into the top 10. We start the week by looking at the Call Bias Scan from TheHotOptionsReport.com, featuring WFRD , KANE , and DNTH as the top names where the bulls are showing their hand. The Top 10 Deep Dive: Tesla (TSLA...

Is Bitcoin finally decoupling from Gold as a flight-to-quality asset? Join Mark Longo and Greg Magadini from Amberdata as they break down the 75K "magnet" level and the surge of "Hype" in the top 10. Full Description: In this episode, we dive deep into the shifting dynamics of the crypto derivatives market amidst global volatility. As the Middle East conflict influences traditional assets, we exam...

The markets are shot out of a cannon this Monday! Host Mark Longo is joined by Uncle Mike Tosaw and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovanizzi to break down a wild "Bounce Back" session driven by shifting geopolitical headlines and "weekend risk" reversals. On this episode, the panel dives into: The Trading Block: A massive reversal in the S&P 500 and Nasdaq. Is the "Taco Trade" back in play? Plus, a lo...

On a "blood red" Friday in the markets, the Hot Options Report dives into the explosive allegations rocking the AI sector. Federal prosecutors have unsealed an indictment against a co-founder of Super Micro Computer (SMCI) , alleging a massive $2.5 billion scheme to smuggle restricted NVIDIA (NVDA) AI chips to China. Mark Longo breaks down how this scandal sent SMCI shares plummeting over 33% and...

In this episode of Volatility Views, the crew breaks down a week of intense market swings driven by escalating Middle East conflict and a stunning shift in the Fed's long-term rate outlook. We also pay tribute to the legendary Chuck Norris (1940–2026) and discuss why his passing—and the spirit of Lone Wolf McQuade —is the perfect metaphor for today's "fighting" markets. Key Topics Covered: The 202...

In this episode, Mark Longo and Dan Gramza dive deep into the massive dislocations hitting the futures and options markets as Middle East tensions escalate. While WTI remains surprisingly range-bound, the Brent spread has widened to levels not seen in over a decade. Why isn't gold acting as a safe haven, and what is the "put bomb" currently dropping in the S&P 500? In this episode, we cover: Mover...

The "Thursday Effect" strikes again as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East send markets tumbling and volatility spiking. Host Mark Longo is back in the Chicago studio to break down a "Blood-Red Thursday" alongside "Uncle" Mike Tosaw and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz. The panel dives into the massive VIX rolls, the curious lack of a "flight to quality" in bonds and gold, and why the S&P 500...

In this episode of The Hot Options Report , host Mark Longo breaks down a "weird and wild" Thursday session. As the broader markets feel the heat, the options tape is flashing some highly unusual signals—specifically a massive wave of deep in-the-money (ITM) puts across major tech and energy names. On the Docket Today: Micron Earnings Carnage: Did the "500-strike dream" for Micron (MU) turn into a...

The futures markets are heating up, and energy is leading the charge. In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by  Jermal Chandler , Head of Options Strategy at tastytrade , to break down a wild "Fed Day" and explain why Crude Oil has become the "current VIX" of the marketplace. From the impact of global conflicts on the Strait of Hormuz to the surprising sell-off in Silver, we dive deep into th...

On this episode of The Hot Options Report , host Mark Longo breaks down a "Fed Day" session where traders kept their powder dry, yet the options tape remained scorching. We dive into the Top 10 most active products , starting with a massive dividend play in Restaurant Brands International (QSR) and a wild ride in Micron (MU) ahead of their high-stakes earnings announcement. From Nvidia's post-show...

Fall in, recruits! Mark Longo is back in the Chi-Town studio, braving the cold to get you into peak options trading shape. With the energy markets in a state of high alert and WTI futures seeing massive volume, your drill instructors are here to break down the complex world of oil. In this week's Options Drills , Mark and Dan Passarelli explore: Going to the Source: The benefits of trading WTI and...

The trading landscape for European rates has shifted violently in just a matter of weeks. In this episode of The European Market Brief , host Mark Longo sits down with two industry experts to dissect the sudden pivot from rate-cut expectations to a reality where rate hikes are back on the table. Joining the program are Dan Collins , Head of Futures and Options Rates at Aurel Partners, and Andreas...