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Volatility Views 685: Entertainment Capital

26 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The vol market might be caught in a midsummer lull between truncated holiday weeks, but underneath the surface, there is plenty of drama to slice and ...

TWIFO 503: Silver Slumps, Crude Crashes and Nasdaq Chaos

26 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The commodity roller coaster kept traders busy this week as crude oil gave back much of its recent geopolitical premium, silver suffered another sharp...

The Hot Options Report: 06-25-2026

26 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Mark Longo breaks down a wild, red-dominated trading session for Thursday, June 25, 2026, as a massive tech sell-off sweeps thro...

The Option Block 1480: America 250 and the Revenge of KLAR!!!!

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

host Mark Longo is joined by Henry Schwartz from Cboe and Mike Tosaw from St. Charles Wealth Management to break down the wildest trends shaking up th...

Options Boot Camp 396: SPCX Options and Rogue Iron Condors

25 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when paper trading meets the real world? On this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo is joined by Dan Passarelli (Market Taker Mento...

The Hot Options Report: 06-24-2026

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another action-packed trading session featuring a surprise meme-stock resurgence, a ...

The Futures Rundown 81: A Blood-Red Week in Silver, Crude and Crypto

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a brutal week across many of the most popular futures markets. On this episode of The Futures Rundown, Mark Longo breaks down a massive selloff...

The Hot Options Report: 06-23-2026

24 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The markets turned blood red today, but the options tape is still lighting up! Join Mark Longo as he breaks down a macro-focused session where single-...

OIC 2026: Event Contracts, Crypto, and the Intersection of Regulation

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Event contracts and digital asset derivatives are emerging under CFTC oversight, while listed options and ETFs remain SEC-regulated. Meanwhile, some p...

OIC 2026: Institutional Innovation: Derivative-Based ETFs and the Role of FLEX Options

23 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Institutions are increasingly using derivative-based ETFs and FLEX Options as complementary tools to achieve precise risk-return outcomes. This panel ...

The Crypto Rundown 321: Trading MSTR with Reckless Abandon & The Illinois "Privilege Tax"

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode, Mark Longo is joined by Bill Ulivieri of Cenacle Capital Management to break down the latest action across Bitcoin, IBIT, and the wid...

The Hot Options Report: 06-22-2026

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Host Mark Longo breaks down a wild, high-volume day across the options tape where tech took a beating, chip stocks went wild, and a massive names suff...

The Option Block 1479: Biotech Calls, Pizza Puts & SpaceX Tears

22 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, host Mark Longo and the all-star panel break down a fascinating "ho-hum" macro day that is hiding massive, wild swings under the s...

Masters of the Universe Spoilercast: We Have the Power!

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

By the Power of Grayskull, we're finally doing it! In this special spoiler-filled episode, Mark Longo, Mark Sebastian, and Uncle Mike Tosaw journey ba...

TWIFO 502: Crude Oil Carnage, Gold Trouble and the SpaceX Effect

19 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo welcomes first-time guest Jim Iurio, CEO of JI Financial Strategies, for a wide-ranging discussi...

The Hot Options Report: 06-18-2026

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another record-setting day in SpaceX (SPCX) options trading, with the newly listed n...

The Option Block 1478: Talking SPCX and Dodging Assassins

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this truncated holiday edition of The Option Block, host Mark Longo is joined by panelists Mike Tosaw of St. Charles Wealth Management and Henry Sc...

Options Boot Camp 395: Should You Stop Selling ODTE Options Part 2....The Revenge!!!

18 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is the 0DTE premium-selling boom finally running out of steam? Or are premium sellers still holding the winning hand? In this highly anticipated follo...

The Hot Options Report: 06-17-2026

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The options market came roaring back on Wednesday as traders piled into short-dated contracts across many of the market's biggest names. On this episo...

The Futures Rundown 80: Revenge of the Losers

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another action-packed edition of The Futures Rundown! On this Fed week and shortened holiday session leading into Juneteenth, host Mark Lon...

The European Market Brief 26: Hunting Yield Across Europe's Bond Markets

17 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when investors look beyond Germany's Bund market in search of higher yields? In this episode of The European Market Brief, host Mark Long...

The Hot Options Report: 06-16-2026

16 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The long-awaited arrival of SpaceX options finally hit the market, and traders wasted no time diving in. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we...

The Hot Options Report: 06-15-2026

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Kick-off another hot trading week with Mark Longo as he breaks down the wildest activity lighting up the options tape. On today's episode, Mark dives ...

The Crypto Rundown 320: A Wild Week In MSTR, PURR, BMNR And More

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin and the broader crypto markets are catching a strong bid this week! In this "Just the Facts, Ma'am" edition of The Crypto Rundown, host Mark L...

The Option Block 1477: Who Sank Our Battleship?

15 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The market is throwing a massive party following a surprise Middle East deal and Elon Musk's highly anticipated SpaceX IPO. The major indices are ripp...

OIC Interviews: Talking Predictions, All-day Trading and Options Evolution with Robinhood

14 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded live at the 2026 Options Industry Conference in Palm Beach, Mark Longo sits down with Steve Quirk, Chief Brokerage Officer at Robinhood, for ...

The Hot Options Report: 06-12-2026

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

SpaceX IPO excitement dominated the headlines, but traders found plenty of action across the options market as another volatile week came to a close. ...

Volatility Views 684: SpaceX Caps Off a Wild Week in Volatility

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A truly wild week in the markets culminated in the historic SpaceX IPO, sending shockwaves through the trading landscape. In this episode, host Mark L...

TWIFO 501: Equities Roar ahead of SpaceX Launch

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of This Week in Futures Options, host Mark Longo is joined by Catherine Yoshimoto (FTSE Russell) for an in-depth look at the latest Ru...

The Hot Options Report: 06-11-2026

12 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Oracle's post-earnings reversal and Micron's incredible rally headline another wild day in the options market. On this episode of The Hot Options Repo...

The Option Block 1476: SPCX Poised to Rock the Options Market

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Option Block, Mark Longo is joined by "Uncle" Mike Tosaw (St. Charles Wealth Management) and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz (C...

OIC 2026: No Closing Bell: Reimagining Options in a Continuous Market

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The prospect of 24/7 trading for U.S. listed options is no longer a thought experiment—it's an industry conversation already underway. But turning t...

OIC 2026: From Vision to Execution: A Buyside-Sellside Dialogue on Market Evolution

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Instead of siloed perspectives, this session pairs buyside and sellside leaders to tackle pressing industry questions collaboratively: •    Which ...

The Futures Rundown 79: It all Comes Back to Energy

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The futures markets are reacting violently to changing geopolitical headlines, but are financial assets completely detached from physical reality? In ...

Options Boot Camp 394: Wild Markets, Wacky Puts and Wet Beef

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The markets are getting spicy! In this listener-driven episode, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the sudden return of volatility, wild 245-poi...

The Hot Options Report: 06-10-2026

11 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A massive wave of market red triggered absolute 0DTE options carnage across the tape today, with same-day expiring contracts wiping out premium left a...

The Hot Options Report 06-09-2026

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A wild trading session produced one of the biggest intraday swings we've seen in months, and options traders responded with aggressive positioning acr...

The Crypto Rundown 319: Hunting for Juice in PURR, HYPE, IBIT, CRCL, BMNR, MSTR and More

09 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Bitcoin breaks below key psychological levels, Ethereum continues to struggle, and crypto traders are searching for yield anywhere they can find it. O...

The Hot Options Report: 06-08-2026

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Hot Options Report returns to break down the biggest names, hottest trades and most active options contracts from Monday, June 8th. Tesla reclaime...

The Option Block 1475: Skeletor's Revenge on the Markets

08 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

By the power of volatility! The markets unleashed their inner Skeletor this week as traders grappled with a sharp Friday selloff, renewed Middle East ...

The Hot Options Report: 06-05-2026

06 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a blood-red day across the markets as major tech giants faced a massive wave of selling. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark L...

Volatility Views 683: Revenge of Dr. VIX

06 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After months of warning that volatility was being ignored, Dr. VIX finally gets a little revenge. With the Nasdaq suffering its worst selloff of the y...

TWIFO 500: The 500th Episode Spectacular

05 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This Week in Futures Options reaches an incredible milestone as we celebrate 500 episodes of breaking down the markets that move the world. To mark th...

The Option Block 1474: Rise of the Phone Zombies

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Zombie phone brands are back from the grave. This episode of The Option Block dives into the surprising resurgence of Nokia and BlackBerry as traders ...

The Hot Options Report: 06-04-2026

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The high-volume options tape lit up today as wild price action shook major tech giants. In this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks d...

OIC 2026: Volatility as an Asset Class: Evolving Strategies in the Options Market

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility has moved beyond a pricing input to become a tradable, investable asset class. This panel will explore how options professionals are harnes...

Wide World of Options: The New Frontier: Crypto, Prediction Markets, and the Regulators Watching It All

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From election contracts to crypto derivatives, a new generation of markets is raising complex questions about oversight, jurisdiction and investor pro...

The Futures Rundown 78: Aging Crude Rally and Flesh-Eating Parasites!!!

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, host Mark Longo is joined by veteran futures broker and author Carley Garner of DeCarley Trading to break down a wild week of macro a...

The Hot Options Report: 06-03-2026

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The market hit the brakes and options traders responded in force. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down another busy day i...

Options Boot Camp 393: Are Weekends Dead?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The traditional closing bell is officially on life support. In this episode of Options Boot Camp, Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down the seismic...

The Hot Options Report: 06-01-2026

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are wrapping up a massive day on the option block—featuring the "call pump scan." Today, we are breaking down a highly active session where a who...

The Crypto Rundown 318: Perps, Counterparty Risk and HYPE

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What role will perpetual futures play in the next evolution of crypto trading? On this episode of The Crypto Rundown, Mark Longo sits down with Nirup ...

The Option Block 1473: Exploding Space Stocks

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The S&P 500 hits fresh all-time highs while options traders unleash record-setting volume across the market. On this episode of The Option Block, Mark...

OIC 2026 - Retail 3.0: Rise of the Self-Directed Quant

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The options market is entering a new era. Quantitative strategies are no longer confined to institutional desks — they're being deployed by a new cl...

Volatility Views 682: Stupid VIX Trades and SVIX Outrage

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Volatility continued its retreat this week as equities marched higher and the VIX flirted with the 15 handle. On this episode, Mark Longo, Russell Rho...

The Hot Options Report: 05-29-2026

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

AI stocks, chip names, and momentum favorites dominated the options market to close out the week. Join Mark Longo as he breaks down the most active op...

The Hot Options Report: 05-28-2026

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to The Hot Options Report, your premier source for insight into the fast-moving options market. In this episode, host Mark Longo breaks down a...

TWIFO 499: Equities and Nat Gas Soar While Crude Plummets

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dan Gramza joins Mark Longo on TWIFO 499 to break down a wild week across futures options. Equities continue to rally, nat gas lights up the tape, cru...

The Option Block 1472: SPACEX, SHIELDS AND Weird OI Anomalies

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The market is hitting brand new all-time highs, but the options landscape is flashing some highly unusual signals. In this episode of The Option Block...

The European Market Brief 25: The Rise of Credit Index Futures

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The European Market Brief dives deep into the rapidly evolving world of credit derivatives and fixed income trading. Mark Longo is joi...

The Hot Options Report: 05-27-2026

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Hot Options Report: House Stock Disclosures, Micron's Run, & Huge Tech Volume Welcome to The Hot Options Report for Wednesday, May 27, 2026! Today...

The Futures Rundown 77: The Equity Battle Heats Up

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are equity index derivatives finally getting some real competition? In this episode, MIAX Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Shelly B...

Options Boot Camp 392: Are Prediction Markets Too Expensive?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Are prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket a rip-off for retail traders? In this episode of Options Boot Camp, drill instructors Mark Longo and...

Pro Q & A 196: Tom Sosnoff Is In The Hot Seat

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode we are joined in the Hot Seat by: Tom Sosnoff: Co-Founder of Thinkorswim & Tastytrade and now Co-Founder of LossDog Tom talks about ...

The Hot Options Report: 05-26-2026

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Congressional trades, chip chaos, and another wild day on the options tape! Mark breaks down the latest House Yay Scan activity plus unusual flow in A...

The Hot Options Report: 05-22-2026

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Hot Options Report wraps up the week with explosive options flow, quantum momentum, Ford's surprising rally, and a surprisingly muted post-earning...

Volatility Views 681: Urban Legends and Sexy Volatility

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The markets keep rallying, volatility keeps fading, and traders keep asking the same question: what could possibly go wrong? This week on Volatility V...

TWIFO 498: Enduring Equities, Sordid Silver and Crude Theta Bombs

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode dives into the futures options landscape with special guest Bobby Iaccino (Path Trading Partners). The crew breaks down the relentless eq...

The Option Block 1471: Forget AI…It's All About Cheese Balls!!!

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NVDA earnings are in the books… and the market barely blinked. The crew breaks down the post-earnings reaction, volatility collapse, VIX drifting lo...

The Hot Options Report: 05-21-2026

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

NVIDIA cools off after earnings while traders shift their focus to expiration-day positioning across the options market. On this episode of The Hot Op...

The Futures Rundown 76: Forget Stocks and Oil - It's all About Cattle and Sulfuric Acid!!!

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Futures Rundown goes way beyond stocks and crude as Mark Longo and Kevin Green from the Schwab Network dive into the futures stori...

Options Boot Camp 391: Geopolitcal Risk, Gamma Exposure and Your Deathmatch Wishlists

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Options Boot Camp, Mark and Dan tackle one of the biggest questions facing traders right now: Are markets underpricing geopolitical risk?...

Options Boot Camp 391: Geopolitcal Risk, Gamma Exposure and Your Deathmatch Wishlists

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

This week on Options Boot Camp, Mark and Dan tackle one of the biggest questions facing traders right now: Are markets underpricing geopolitical risk?...

The Hot Options Report: 05-20-2026

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Big tech dominated the options tape as traders positioned into earnings and expiration. On this episode of The Hot Options Report, we break down the h...

OIC 2026: State of the Industry: Inside the Data and Beyond the Tape

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The options tape is noisy. Intraday volatility cycles, 0DTE reflexes, ETF-driven options growth, and increasingly granular expiration schedules are re...

OIC 2026: Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Fireside Chat with SEC Director of Trading and Markets Jamie Selway Moderated by OCC Chairman Stephen Luparello Director Selway will open with prepar...

The Options Industry Conference 2026 Welcome

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The 44th Annual Options Industry Conference kicks off from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Mark Benzaquen and Mat Cashman welcome attendees, highlight re...

The European Market Brief 24: European Dividend Markets During Market Stress

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

European dividend markets have long offered a different approach to income, yield, and shareholder returns compared to the U.S. But how do these marke...

The Hot Options Report: 05-19-2026

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Same-day expiration action dominated the tape as traders piled into TSLA, NVDA, AMD, AAPL, AMZN, MSFT, GOOGL, MU, INTC and POET. On this episode of Th...

The Hot Options Report: 05-18-2026

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tech and chip stocks dominated a volatile, red Monday session. Mark Longo breaks down today's heavy volume and unusual options activity, starting with...

The Crypto Rundown 317: Talking Gold, Crude, Equities, Predictions And More With Coinbase

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is Coinbase becoming the "everything exchange"? Boris Ilyevsky, Head of Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, joins host Mark Longo to discuss their massive ...

The Option Block 1470: The Swimsuit Issue of the Options Market

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The indices might be flashing red, but the Option Block crew is bringing the heat. In this episode, Mark Longo, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock...

The Hot Options Report: 05-15-2026

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Hot Options Report, host Mark Longo breaks down a high-stakes, wild Friday on the options tape. While the broader market saw a ...

Volatility Views 680: Wet, Hot Volatility Summer!

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Summer has officially arrived in the vol markets. In this episode, Mark Longo and Russell Rhoads break down a week where the markets seemed to ignore ...

TWIFO 497: Upside Continues in Equities, Crude and Copper

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The markets are seeing a sea of green this week, and the bulls are showing no signs of slowing down. Host Mark Longo is joined by Scott Bauer of Prosp...

The Hot Options Report: 05-14-2026

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this edition of The Hot Options Report, Mark Longo breaks down a massive day in the options market where Nvidia ($NVDA) continues its historic run,...

The Option Block 1469: Feeding the AI Beast...Literally

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Market volatility remains stubbornly persistent even as the S&P 500 blows past 7500 and the Dow hits 50K. In this episode, Mark Longo and the all-star...

The Futures Rundown 75: Return Of Metals Insania Mania?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The metals markets are heating up once again! On this episode of The Futures Rundown, host Mark Longo is joined by Dana Samuelson, President of the Am...

The Hot Options Report: 05-13-2026

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The retail giants are taking over the tape. Mark Longo returns to break down a massive day in the options market where it took nearly 700,000 contract...

Options Boot Camp 390: Goodbye Pattern Day Trading, Hello Margin Calls!!!

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The "Pattern Day Trading" (PDT) era is officially coming to an end! In this episode, Dan Passarelli and Mark Longo break down the massive regulatory s...

The Option Block 1468: Everything Old Is New Again

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is "Old Tech" the new shiny toy? Mark, Uncle Mike Tosaw, and Andrew "The Rock Lobster" Giovinazzi break down a market where legacy names are exploding...

Options Boot Camp 389: Live from OIC 2026

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The drill instructors are going mobile! This week, Options Boot Camp is reporting for duty live from the 2026 Options Industry Conference (OIC). Host ...

Volatility Views 679: OIC Surprises, Upside Crashes and Evil Hanses

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Volatility Views, host Mark Longo checks in from the road at the Options Industry Conference (OIC) to break down a week of relentle...

TWIFO 496: Live from OIC 2026

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

To make your workflow as smooth as possible, I've tailored these specifically for the requirements of each platform. The Libsyn version focuses on rea...

The Option Block 1467: Live from OIC 2026

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The All-Star Panel is back together—mostly in person! Mark Longo and Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz are reporting live from the floor of the Optio...

Wide World of Options: Demystifying AI in Options Trading

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of options trading but what does that actually mean? In this episode of Wide World of Options, host Mar...

The Option Block 1466: The Strait vs. AI - Round 2

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The market is caught in a tug-of-war between geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the relentless AI spending boom. In this episode, Mark ...

The Hot Options Report: 05-01-2026

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It was a high-volume "May Day" on the options tape as massive action flooded the market to wrap up a blockbuster earnings week. Mark Longo breaks down...

Volatility Views 678: Damn The Vol Torpedoes...Full Speed Ahead!

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The bulls are charging, and volatility is getting "taken to the woodshed." Join Mark Longo, Russell Rhoads (the "Volatility Closet" resident), and Mar...

TWIFO 495: Insane Equities and a Secret Oil Substitute

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Is soybean oil the new crude? As energy markets continue to dominate the headlines, Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading) joins Mark Longo to break down a ...