In this episode, we explore why current market conditions are a prime setup for “strangling” volatility.
The Hot Options Report: 01-26-26
We kick off the trading week by breaking down a “light” but high-impact session on the options tape.
The Option Block 1438: Live from the STAC 100th Anniversary Conference
Joined in person by Henry “The Flowmaster” Schwartz, we break down the biggest highlights from the STA Mid-Winter conference and the massive volatility shifts hitting the equity markets.
TWIFO 481: Geopolitical Volatility, Greenland Tensions, and the Nasdaq Put Surge
Geopolitical drama is back on the menu, and the futures options markets are feeling the heat.
The Hot Options Report: 01-22-26
In this episode, we break down a respectable day on the options tape, where it took over 522,000 contracts just to break into the Top 10.
The Futures Rundown 62: The Greenland Trade War & Precious Metals Surge | Silver, Nat Gas, Lithium
We break down a tumultuous week 3 of 2026 as geopolitical tensions over Greenland drive massive futures volume.
The Hot Options Report: 01-21-26
In this episode, tech roared back to life, led by a historic run in Intel (INTC) and a massive upside move in AMD.
Options Boot Camp 374: Masters of the Volatility Universe
Whether you’re a “Prince Adam” of the markets or just starting your basic training, this episode is a comprehensive refresher on the most important force in options pricing: Volatility.
The Hot Options Report: 01-20-26
The “Greenland Effect” took hold of the tape this Tuesday as geopolitical friction sent the markets into a sea of red.
Volatility Views 665: Masters of the Volatility Universe
In this episode of Volatility Views, the Council of Elders—Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads, and Mark Sebastian—gather at the Hall of Wisdom to break down a week of market madness that would make Skeletor blush.
The Hot Options Report: 01-16-2026
The tape today was dominated by explosive moves in semiconductors and some truly wild corporate “shenanigans.”
Volatility Views 664: A Terrible Year for Negative Correlation
The team dives deep into the VIX/SPX correlation breakdown, exploring why the traditional inverse relationship failed many traders last year.







