In this episode, we look at what defined European markets in 2025 and what trading trends will dominate 2026.
The Hot Options Report: 12-16-2025
In this episode, Tesla recaptures the #1 spot while the typical options volume king Nvidia falls to #2.
The Crypto Rundown 301: White Walkers and The Shadows
In this episode, with Bitcoin (BTC) dropping back below the $90,000 level and altcoins like Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) pulling back, the hosts analyze critical volatility indicators and options flow to determine if a full “crypto winter” is approaching, or if it’s time to buy the dip.
The Hot Options Report: 12-15-2025
This episode tracks the flow in the single-name equity options market, dominated by a massive Tesla rally and surprising downside action in several key tech stocks.
The Option Block 1430: Greedy Pigs of VIX Puts & The Sultans of Options Trading
In this episode, the Rock Lobster confesses his VIX Puts strategy was his “worst product” of the year due to being a “Greedy Pig” and not monetizing the downside swings.
Volatility Views 659: 2025 Is Going Out With A Bang!
In this episode, we begin with an in-depth analysis of the notable Fed cut announcement and its immediate market implications.
The Hot Options Report: 12-12-2025
We look at high-volume names on this episode including Netflix (NFLX), Merck (MRK), Monster (MNST), the wild ride of Rivian (RIVN), and Palantir (PLTR).
TWIFO 477: The Hunt Bros vs. The Widowmaker
This episode focusing on the latest trends and significant movements in silver futures options and natural gas futures options trading activity.
The Hot Options Report: 12-11-2025
We dive into the closing volume across the most active tickers, including the Oracle ($ORCL) plunge, Nvidia ($NVDA), Tesla ($TSLA), Apple ($AAPL), and MSTR.
The Option Block 1429: Mag 10, Oracle’s Plunge Post-Fed and the Santa Rally
In this episode, we investigate unexpected options activity in names like Sentinel One (S), Rocket Labs (RKLB), and Honda Motor Corp (HMC).
Options Boot Camp 368: Butterfly Variants and Failed Call Spreads
In this episode, Brian Overby joins us to provide an in-depth tutorial on butterfly spread strategies.
The European Market Brief 14: Data Mining the European Vol Market
Key topics in this episode include the nuances and trading opportunities within the V-STOXX index (Europe’s leading volatility index), its direct comparison to the VIX, and the evolving analytic tools and derivatives market data provided by Barchart.








