In this episode, we take a deep dive into why 2025 was truly the “Year of the Collar.”
The Option Block 1433: 2025 Was a Wild Year for Options and Volatility
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Volatility Views 661: Fun with UVXY plus Year-End Vol Therapy
From the “Santa Claus Rally” to the crushing of the VIX, we break down what traders need to know heading into 2026.
The Hot Options Report: 12-26-2025
In this post-Christmas episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down a high-stakes, shortened trading week.
Options Boot Camp 370: More Trouble With Vertical Spreads
In this episode, we dive back into the trenches to tackle a recurring nightmare for retail traders: why “perfect” vertical spreads sometimes result in losses.
The Hot Options Report: 12-23-2025
In this episode, we track the “Hot Trades” of the day, including surprising volume in names like MicroStrategy (MSTR) and Robinhood (HOOD).
Volatility Views 660: It Finally Looks Like December
In this episode, Mark Longo and Dr. Russell Rhoads dive into the shifting landscape of volatility as the final full trading week of 2025 comes to a close.
The Hot Options Report: 12-22-2025
In this Holiday Hot Options Special, Mark Longo and Nick Howard (creator of QuikOptions) break down the massive institutional moves closing out 2025.
The Crypto Rundown 302: The Million Dollar Question
In this episode, we analyze the “sell-the-open” pattern hitting U.S. sessions, the massive open interest in Bitcoin futures, and why the $85,000 floor remains the most critical support level for the end-of-year “Santa Rally.”
The Option Block 1432: Canada Hates Hockey…IRBT Demise and More
In this episode, we look at how the holiday season is warping typical market movements and what to expect from the “Santa Claus Rally.”
The Hot Options Report: 12-19-2025
Key highlights in this episode include high volumes and significant movements in options for Core Weave, Nike, AMD, Amazon, Oracle, Palantir, Apple, Beyond Meat, Tesla, and Nvidia.
TWIFO 478: Crude Embargoes and Winter Wheat
On the final TWIFO of 2025, we break down the surge in Energy CVOL as the U.S. intensifies pressure on Venezuela.
The Hot Options Report: 12-18-2025
Can Tesla actually hit $500? In this episode, Mark breaks down a high-volume Thursday where Tesla (TSLA) reclaiming the top spot was just the beginning.