πŸ” Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-07-07

Daily block monitor analysis featuring institutional trading activity and market movements. Educational content for investment research purposes only.

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End-of-Day Trading Summary: This report analyzes COMPLETED trades from the previous trading session. This is historical institutional options flow data and should not be used for real-time trading decisions.
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Investment Disclaimer: This report is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Past institutional activity does not predict future moves. Options trading involves significant risk of loss. Please consult with a financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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How to Read This Report: This analysis shows unusual options activity, including large trades, multi-leg strategies, and potential market sentiment signals. High volume relative to open interest often indicates significant institutional activity. Use this data for market research and educational purposes, not as trading signals.
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For Retail Investors: Use this data to understand market sentiment, identify institutional attention on specific stocks/sectors, research potential support/resistance levels, and learn about professional options strategies. Do NOT copy trades blindly - context and timing matter significantly.

πŸ“Š Executive Summary

22
Tickers Analyzed
$538,758,571
Total Premium Value
88
Unusual Trades
552,258
Calls vs 741,265 Puts
Total Trades 114
Total Volume 1,293,523
Total Turnover $538,758,571

πŸ† Top Tickers by Premium Value

#1 MSTR - $247,397,540 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 60,018 contracts
Average Trade Size: 5456 contracts
Largest Trade: 36,425 contracts
Current Stock Price: $399.83

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $247,397,540
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $214,330
πŸ“‰ Bearish ($214,330)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 0 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 15:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 36,425x $390 CALL 2025-08-15 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $127,086,825 | Price: $34.89
Time: 2025-07-07 10:30:43 ET
2. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 20,500x $390 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $105,083,000 | Price: $51.26
Time: 2025-07-07 11:45:33 ET
3. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 3,000x $390 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $14,850,000 | Price: $49.50
Time: 2025-07-07 13:02:31 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $107,400
Time: 2025-07-07 10:45:52 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 15x $390 @ $35.80
β€’ UNKNOWN 15x $390 @ $35.80

#2 TSLA - $91,456,187 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 78,666 contracts
Average Trade Size: 3026 contracts
Largest Trade: 26,410 contracts
Current Stock Price: $293.15

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $91,456,187
Bullish Premium: $30,000
Bearish Premium: $87,512,080
πŸ“‰ Bearish ($87,482,080)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.68 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 51,410 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 4
Large Premium Trades: 7
Peak Trading Hour: 13:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ SELL 26,410x $290 CALL 2025-09-19 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $85,568,400 | Price: $32.40
Time: 2025-07-07 11:37:57 ET
2. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 26,410x $340 CALL 2025-07-18 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $3,116,380 | Price: $1.18
Time: 2025-07-07 11:37:57 ET
3. πŸ“‰ SELL 207x $290 CALL 2025-09-19 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $658,260 | Price: $31.80
Time: 2025-07-07 13:03:11 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Call Spread - Total Premium: $88,684,780
Time: 2025-07-07 11:37:57 ET
β€’ SELL 26,410x $290 @ $32.40
β€’ UNKNOWN 26,410x $340 @ $1.18
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $795,000
Time: 2025-07-07 13:03:11 ET
β€’ SELL 207x $290 @ $31.80
β€’ SELL 43x $290 @ $31.80

#3 IWM - $62,593,300 Total Premium πŸ”΄

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 179,149 contracts
Average Trade Size: 16286 contracts
Largest Trade: 50,048 contracts
Current Stock Price: $221.06

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $62,593,300
Bullish Premium: $33,338,800
Bearish Premium: $0
πŸ“ˆ Bullish ($33,338,800)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.19 πŸ”΄
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.07 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 168,149 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 8
Large Premium Trades: 10
Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 12,500x $225 CALL 2025-12-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $15,287,500 | Price: $12.23
Time: 2025-07-07 11:50:06 ET
2. πŸ“‰ SELL 43,910x $216 PUT 2025-08-01 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $13,568,190 | Price: $3.09
Time: 2025-07-07 11:20:16 ET
3. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 11,000x $225 CALL 2025-12-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $12,947,000 | Price: $11.77
Time: 2025-07-07 15:22:47 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $16,904,800
Time: 2025-07-07 11:20:16 ET
β€’ SELL 43,910x $216 @ $3.09
β€’ SELL 50,048x $209 @ $0.50
β€’ SELL 2,691x $216 @ $3.10
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $20,589,000
Time: 2025-07-07 15:22:47 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 11,000x $225 @ $11.77
β€’ BUY 11,000x $220 @ $6.80
β€’ UNKNOWN 2,000x $210 @ $0.81

#4 XYZ - $34,100,000 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 22,000 contracts
Average Trade Size: 11000 contracts
Largest Trade: 11,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $69.70

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $34,100,000
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $6,820,000
πŸ“‰ Bearish ($6,820,000)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 0 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 2
Peak Trading Hour: 13:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 11,000x $45 CALL 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $27,280,000 | Price: $24.80
Time: 2025-07-07 13:07:20 ET
2. πŸ“‰ SELL 11,000x $70 CALL 2025-09-19 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $6,820,000 | Price: $6.20
Time: 2025-07-07 13:07:20 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Call Spread - Total Premium: $34,100,000
Time: 2025-07-07 13:07:20 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 11,000x $45 @ $24.80
β€’ SELL 11,000x $70 @ $6.20

#5 IBIT - $23,943,536 Total Premium πŸ”΄

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 97,348 contracts
Average Trade Size: 12168 contracts
Largest Trade: 20,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $61.55

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $23,943,536
Bullish Premium: $14,205,000
Bearish Premium: $3,085,000
πŸ“ˆ Bullish ($11,120,000)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.31 πŸ”΄
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.76 πŸ“ˆ
OTM Volume: 82,348 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 7
Large Premium Trades: 8
Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“ˆ BUY 15,000x $55 CALL 2025-08-29 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $12,225,000 | Price: $8.15
Time: 2025-07-07 14:16:55 ET
2. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 14,924x $58 PUT 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $3,104,192 | Price: $2.08
Time: 2025-07-07 12:19:35 ET
3. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 14,924x $67 CALL 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $3,074,344 | Price: $2.06
Time: 2025-07-07 12:19:35 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $14,205,000
Time: 2025-07-07 14:16:55 ET
β€’ BUY 15,000x $55 @ $8.15
β€’ SELL 15,000x $55 @ $1.32
Strangle - Total Premium: $6,178,536
Time: 2025-07-07 12:19:35 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 14,924x $58 @ $2.08
β€’ UNKNOWN 14,924x $67 @ $2.06

🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day

#1 EEM EEM 20250919 54 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 22,686 contracts @ $0.13
Spot Price: $48.06
Strike: $54.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $294,918
Moneyness: OTM (-11.0%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 252066.7% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 14:17:14 ET

#2 EEM EEM 20250919 54 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 10,000 contracts @ $0.14
Spot Price: $48.12
Strike: $54.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $140,000
Moneyness: OTM (-10.9%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 111111.1% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 13:24:38 ET

#3 EFA EFA 20251219 91 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 10,395 contracts @ $3.35
Spot Price: $88.58
Strike: $91.00
Expiration: 2025-12-19
Premium Value: $3,482,325
Moneyness: OTM (-2.7%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 43312.5% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 12:52:00 ET

#4 CORZ CORZ 20250919 23 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 20,000 contracts @ $0.61
Spot Price: $14.62
Strike: $23.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $1,220,000
Moneyness: OTM (-36.5%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 36363.6% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 14:22:06 ET

#5 MSTR MSTR 20250815 390 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 36,425 contracts @ $34.89
Spot Price: $399.83
Strike: $390.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $127,086,825
Moneyness: ITM (2.5%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 5578.1% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 10:30:43 ET

#6 MSTR MSTR 20250919 390 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 20,500 contracts @ $51.26
Spot Price: $402.50
Strike: $390.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $105,083,000
Moneyness: ITM (3.2%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 39.2% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 11:45:33 ET

#7 TSLA TSLA 20250919 290 CALL πŸ“‰

SELL 26,410 contracts @ $32.40
Spot Price: $293.32
Strike: $290.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $85,568,400
Moneyness: ATM (1.1%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 1035.3% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 11:37:57 ET

#8 SYM SYM 20250815 37.5 PUT πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 14,000 contracts @ $1.89
Spot Price: $46.38
Strike: $37.50
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $2,646,000
Moneyness: OTM (23.7%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 5303.0% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 10:29:12 ET

#9 IWM IWM 20250801 216 PUT πŸ“‰

SELL 43,910 contracts @ $3.09
Spot Price: $220.54
Strike: $216.00
Expiration: 2025-08-01
Premium Value: $13,568,190
Moneyness: OTM (2.1%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 1575.5% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 11:20:16 ET

#10 SOC SOC 20260116 17.5 PUT πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 24,000 contracts @ $1.90
Spot Price: $22.52
Strike: $17.50
Expiration: 2026-01-16
Premium Value: $4,560,000
Moneyness: OTM (28.7%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 2749.1% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-07 14:16:48 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis

IWM Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
πŸ“ˆ Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $209, $216, $216
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $16,904,800):
β€’ SELL 43,910x $216 PUT @ $3.09
β€’ SELL 50,048x $209 PUT @ $0.50
β€’ SELL 2,691x $216 PUT @ $3.10

HYG Strategies:

Put Spread

Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside

Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike

πŸ“‰ Market Bias: Bearish
View: Expecting moderate decline to $77
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
πŸ“‰ Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $80.14 toward $77. Max profit if stock closes below $77 at expiration.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,140,000):
β€’ BUY 30,000x $79 PUT @ $0.28
β€’ SELL 30,000x $77 PUT @ $0.10

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
πŸ“ˆ Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $76, $76
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $234,000):
β€’ UNKNOWN 10,000x $76 PUT @ $0.18
β€’ UNKNOWN 3,000x $76 PUT @ $0.18

TSLA Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“‰ Market Bias: Neutral-Bearish
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
πŸ“‰ Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $290, $290
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $795,000):
β€’ SELL 207x $290 CALL @ $31.80
β€’ SELL 43x $290 CALL @ $31.80

Call Spread

Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside

Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
πŸ”„ Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $290 and $340
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $88,684,780):
β€’ SELL 26,410x $290 CALL @ $32.40
β€’ UNKNOWN 26,410x $340 CALL @ $1.18

CORZ Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“‰ Market Bias: Neutral-Bearish
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
πŸ“‰ Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $13, $17, $23
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $6,440,000):
β€’ SELL 20,000x $13 PUT @ $1.50
β€’ SELL 20,000x $17 CALL @ $1.11
β€’ UNKNOWN 20,000x $23 CALL @ $0.61

EEM Strategies:

Call Spread

Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside

Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
πŸ”„ Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $51 and $54
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,383,846):
β€’ BUY 22,686x $51 CALL @ $0.48
β€’ UNKNOWN 22,686x $54 CALL @ $0.13

πŸ“Š Market Sentiment Analysis

Overall Market Direction:

$73,359,343
Bullish Premium
$107,147,922
Bearish Premium
πŸ“‰ Bearish
$33,788,579

Key Insights:

Most Bullish Flow: MSTR (call/put ratio: 1.00)
Most Bearish Flow: HYG (call/put ratio: 0.00)
Total Unusual Volume Trades: 88 (high volume relative to OI)
Total Large Premium Trades: 76 (>$100k premium value)

πŸ“š How Retail Investors Can Use This Data

πŸ“Š Market Sentiment Analysis

  • Heavy call buying = potential bullish sentiment
  • Large put activity = potential hedging or bearish sentiment
  • Use to gauge institutional mood, not as buy/sell signals

🎯 Support/Resistance Research

  • High volume strikes may act as magnets
  • Multiple institutions trading same strikes = potential levels
  • Combine with technical analysis for confluence

πŸ”„ Sector Rotation Insights

  • Which sectors are getting institutional attention?
  • Compare activity across different industries
  • Look for shifts in institutional focus over time

πŸ“– Education & Strategy Learning

  • Study how professionals structure trades
  • Learn about different options strategies
  • Understand risk management techniques

⚠️ Critical Reminder

This is historical data for learning, not real-time trading signals!

Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions.

🎯 Key Takeaways for Retail Traders

πŸ“… Data Timing & Usage Guidelines

End-of-Day Analysis: This report summarizes completed trades from the previous trading session

Best Use: Market research, sentiment analysis, and educational purposes

Not For: Real-time trading decisions or copy trading strategies

πŸ”₯ High Unusual Activity: Multiple trades with volume exceeding 10% of OI suggest institutional positioning for research
πŸ’° Large Premium Trades: Significant capital deployment indicates strong institutional conviction - study the context
πŸ“ˆ Most Bullish Flow: MSTR - research why institutions are positioning bullishly
πŸ“‰ Most Bearish Flow: HYG - understand the bearish sentiment drivers

Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!

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