The Options Insider Radio Network

Is the "Zero Day" infection spreading across the pond? In this episode, we dive deep into the heart of the Eurozone to see how record levels in the DAX and the explosion of 0DTE options are reshaping the landscape for retail and institutional traders alike. Host Mark Longo is joined by a powerhouse panel to break down the macroeconomic shifts, sector rotations, and the structural innovations makin...

On this episode we are joined by: JAMES KOSTULIAS, HEAD OF TRADING SERVICES AT CHARLES SCHWAB James tackles your questions about: The new 0dte equity options - are they a hit? What are people trading in them? Should options trade 24/7? Will Schwab dive into the predictions markets? What should every new options traders master before making their first trade? The biggest mistake of most options tra...

Volatility takes a breather as the market braces for a rare midweek jobs report. We break down the top products lighting up the options tape, from massive dividend plays in the energy sector to the ongoing struggle in Big Tech. We dive into a heavy day for SLB hitting the top ten, and check in on Alphabet as it gives back gains following a massive AI spending forecast. Microsoft continues its roug...

Join Mark Longo for the Monday, February 9th edition of The Hot Options Report . While the broad market wasn't "blowing the doors off," active traders were busy slinging over 2 million contracts in the usual suspects. We break down the Top 10 most active equity options, tracking heavy zero-day (0DTE) action in Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, while Nvidia takes the crown with a massive 2.28M contract...

The crypto markets are in the midst of absolute madness, and this episode of The Crypto Rundown breaks down every twist and turn of this high-stakes soap opera. Host Mark Longo is joined by Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to dissect a week that saw Bitcoin plunge to $60K only to stage a dramatic turnaround. In this episode, we dive deep into the "MSTR Effect"—has MicroStrategy official...

In this episode of The Option Block , Mark Longo, "Uncle" Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi dive into a wild week of market reversals, Super Bowl takeaways, and a legendary 80s trivia question that leads to some... interesting historical discussions. The panel breaks down the shift in the AI narrative —from "unlimited upside" to "unlimited spending"—and what it means for the Mag...

Nvidia Leads 4.3M Contract Surge as VIX Crumbles!  The "reversal Friday" everyone was looking for finally arrived. In this episode, we track the massive options flow that dominated the tape on February 6, 2026. While Nvidia ($NVDA) and Palantir ($PLTR) caught fire, the "Amazonians" were left licking their wounds after a spending-heavy earnings report. We break down the Top 10 most active names, fr...

The market witnessed a wild week of price action, shifting from a tech-led "bloodletting" to a massive Friday reversal. In this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (Dr. VIX), and Mark Sebastian (The Greasy Meatball) break down the carnage in the Mag Seven, the "memification" of Bitcoin assets like MSTR, and why the VIX is struggling to hold onto its gains despite the chaos. Inside This Episode: Vo...

This episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO) captures a high-stakes, "all-red" day across the global markets. Host Mark Longo and veteran analyst Dan Gramza break down a massive sell-off hitting everything from equities and crypto to metals, providing actionable insights into whether this is a "big adios" or a buying opportunity. Episode Overview: The "Big Adios" Sell-Off The markets are s...

Blood-Red Markets and the Death of DUOL The markets are bleeding red, and volatility is finally taking center stage. In this episode of The Option Block , the panel breaks down a brutal session for the indices and the absolute carnage following Duolingo's (DUOL) latest move. From VIX spikes to institutional "Odd Block" flows, we're dissecting the anatomy of a sell-off. On This Episode, Join: Mark...

The "Monster" is back in the spotlight! On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down an explosive session dominated by MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Amazon (AMZN) earnings. As Bitcoin slips below $67k, we analyze the aggressive deleveraging in MSTR options and the surge in put activity. Meanwhile, we look at the wreckage in Amazon as investors weigh record revenue against a st...

Two of the most popular strategies for generating income through options are covered calls and cash-secured puts. In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mark Benzaquen is joined by Dr. Alan Ellman of The Blue Collar Investor Corp to explore the fundamentals of these approaches including how to select strikes, manage risk, and navigate assignment scenarios. 

The metals markets are reeling after a historic "Metals Apocalypse," and The Futures Rundown is here to pick up the pieces. Host Mark Longo is joined by Jermal Chandler, Head of Options Strategy at tastytrade, to break down the massive volatility crushing Silver and Bitcoin while an unlikely sector—Dairy—dominates the leaderboard. In this episode, we dive into: The Trading Pit: A post-mortem on th...

Join Mark Longo for a high-octane breakdown of a "mostly blood red" Wednesday in the options market. While the broader indices took a hit, specific names saw explosive options activity following earnings and analyst upgrades. In this episode, we dive into the top 10 most active names on the tape, including: AMD's Post-Earnings Massacre: How the $220 puts turned into a "home run" as the stock plumm...

In this episode of Options Boot Camp , Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli dive into the high-velocity world of single-name zero-days-to-expiration (0DTE) options . With Monday and Wednesday expiries now live for heavy hitters like Tesla ($TSLA) and Nvidia ($NVDA) , the "Drill Instructors" break down the massive trading volume shifts and the potential risks of contra-exercise in American-style options....

Kick the tires and light the fires! In this Tuesday edition of The Hot Options Report , host Mark Longo breaks down an "average" day on the tape where it still took over 540,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10. We are officially one day into the new 0DTE equity era , and the impact on volume and volatility is already showing up in the Wednesday weeklies. On today's report, we analyze the unusua...

As Bitcoin slides back toward the $78,000 level and Ethereum feels the pressure, the "H" word is back on everyone's mind: Hedging. Is the crypto market finally cooling off, or is this the ultimate "blood in the water" opportunity for savvy institutional players? In this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Pat Wood, President and CEO of Delphix Capital Markets , to discuss the shift from all-time high...

Welcome to the Hot Options Report for Monday, February 2, 2026. Today marks a historic "game changer" in the derivatives market as we witness the official kick-off of zero-day (0DTE) single-name equity options trading for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday expirations. In this episode, we break down the Top 10 most active options chains on the tape, tracking the massive volume shifts in retail favorite...

The silver market just faced a massive "annihilation," and the Option Block panel is here to pick up the pieces. Join Mark Longo, Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi (Option Pit), and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) as they break down a wild start to February. From a 30% single-day drop in Silver (SLV) to unusual activity in "non-woven substrates," this episode covers the high-...

The markets are closing out the week with a massive "banger," but not for the reasons bulls were hoping for. Between a historic "Metals Apocalypse" and the naming of a new, potentially hawkish Fed Chair nominee, the options tape is lighting up with aggressive defensive plays and institutional shifts. In this episode of The Hot Options Report , Mark Longo breaks down a day where it took a staggerin...

A historic rout in the precious metals markets steals the spotlight this week on Volatility Views . From silver's massive 25% intraday drop to the naming of a new (and hawkish) Fed Chair nominee, the panel breaks down why the "Metals Apocalypse" might be a canary in the coal mine for the broader equity markets. Join Mark Longo , Dr. Russell Rhoads , and Mark Sebastian as they navigate a high-veloc...

This episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO) captures a market in transition. As we move through January 2026, the "All-In" equity trade is facing a rotation, silver is behaving like a high-octane meme stock, and even the most obscure products like Rough Rice are seeing double-digit vol spikes. Whether you are hedging a portfolio against an earnings-season sell-off or looking to harvest hi...

The markets are seeing red as a wild earnings week takes center stage. From the "Tale of Two Techs" (Microsoft vs. Meta) to a massive volatility spike, the All-Star Panel breaks down the trades, the trends, and the unusual activity lighting up the tape. Plus, we dive into the "other" Wolf and an Argentinian oil play. The All-Star Panel Mark Longo: CEO and Founder of the Options Insider Media Group...

Episode Summary Earnings season is in full swing, and the options tape is absolutely on fire. Host Mark Longo breaks down a massive day of paper, where it took over 671,000 contracts just to crack the Top 10. From Meta's massive post-earnings "lottery ticket" winners to Microsoft's tumble into the "dark side," we examine the strikes and flows defining the market on this action-packed Thursday. Plu...

Is it time to diversify beyond the U.S. and take the "Leap" into European markets? 📍 In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by Russell Rhoads (IU Kelley School of Business), Cornelius Trenz (EUREX), and Helena Jarabakova (TradingView) to explore how retail and professional traders can access the high-liquidity European derivatives landscape. We dive deep into "The Leap" —a massive new paper t...