🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-07-08
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.
📊 Executive Summary
22
Tickers Analyzed
$195,366,983
Total Premium Value
54
Unusual Trades
309,935
Calls vs 294,867 Puts
Total Trades
77
Total Volume
604,802
Total Turnover
$195,366,983
🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value
#1 CRWV - $113,197,250 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 16,750 contracts
Average Trade Size: 5583 contracts
Largest Trade: 13,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $153.33
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $113,197,250
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➡️ Neutral ($0)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 3
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 15:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 13,000x $85 CALL 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $88,595,000 | Price: $68.15
Time: 2025-07-08 14:59:25 ET
Premium: $88,595,000 | Price: $68.15
Time: 2025-07-08 14:59:25 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 2,675x $85 CALL 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $17,641,625 | Price: $65.95
Time: 2025-07-08 15:19:12 ET
Premium: $17,641,625 | Price: $65.95
Time: 2025-07-08 15:19:12 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 1,075x $85 CALL 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $6,960,625 | Price: $64.75
Time: 2025-07-08 15:15:04 ET
Premium: $6,960,625 | Price: $64.75
Time: 2025-07-08 15:15:04 ET
#2 NVDA - $25,755,250 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 10,119 contracts
Average Trade Size: 3373 contracts
Largest Trade: 10,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $159.57
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $25,755,250
Bullish Premium: $25,450,000
Bearish Premium: $305,250
📈 Bullish ($25,144,750)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.99 📈
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 0
Large Premium Trades: 2
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 10,000x $140 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $25,450,000 | Price: $25.45
Time: 2025-07-08 12:57:17 ET
Premium: $25,450,000 | Price: $25.45
Time: 2025-07-08 12:57:17 ET
2. 📉 SELL 99x $140 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $254,430 | Price: $25.70
Time: 2025-07-08 13:56:43 ET
Premium: $254,430 | Price: $25.70
Time: 2025-07-08 13:56:43 ET
3. 📉 SELL 20x $140 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM)
Premium: $50,820 | Price: $25.41
Time: 2025-07-08 14:57:02 ET
Premium: $50,820 | Price: $25.41
Time: 2025-07-08 14:57:02 ET
#3 IWM - $23,149,737 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 52,342 contracts
Average Trade Size: 2492 contracts
Largest Trade: 30,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $220.57
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $23,149,737
Bullish Premium: $22,594,000
Bearish Premium: $455,876
📈 Bullish ($22,138,124)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.81 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.79 📈
OTM Volume: 21,000 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 3
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 30,000x $220 CALL 2025-07-18 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $11,760,000 | Price: $3.92
Time: 2025-07-08 10:06:04 ET
Premium: $11,760,000 | Price: $3.92
Time: 2025-07-08 10:06:04 ET
2. 📈 BUY 11,000x $230 CALL 2025-09-30 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $6,644,000 | Price: $6.04
Time: 2025-07-08 13:12:14 ET
Premium: $6,644,000 | Price: $6.04
Time: 2025-07-08 13:12:14 ET
3. 📉 SELL 10,000x $210 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $4,190,000 | Price: $4.19
Time: 2025-07-08 15:21:55 ET
Premium: $4,190,000 | Price: $4.19
Time: 2025-07-08 15:21:55 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Call Spread - Total Premium: $67,280
Time: 2025-07-08 10:27:47 ET
Time: 2025-07-08 10:27:47 ET
• UNKNOWN 100x $220 CALL @ $3.84
• SELL 76x $220 CALL @ $3.80
• SELL 76x $220 CALL @ $3.80
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $57,619
Time: 2025-07-08 10:22:28 ET
Time: 2025-07-08 10:22:28 ET
• SELL 76x $220 CALL @ $3.91
• SELL 71x $220 CALL @ $3.93
• SELL 71x $220 CALL @ $3.93
#4 CORZ - $5,376,000 Total Premium 🟡
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 36,000 contracts
Average Trade Size: 9000 contracts
Largest Trade: 10,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $14.49
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $5,376,000
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➡️ Neutral ($0)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.56 🟡
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 26,000 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 4
Large Premium Trades: 4
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 10,000x $14 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $2,060,000 | Price: $2.06
Time: 2025-07-08 12:55:39 ET
Premium: $2,060,000 | Price: $2.06
Time: 2025-07-08 12:55:39 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 10,000x $14 CALL 2025-08-15 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $1,610,000 | Price: $1.61
Time: 2025-07-08 11:23:56 ET
Premium: $1,610,000 | Price: $1.61
Time: 2025-07-08 11:23:56 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 6,000x $14 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $1,206,000 | Price: $2.01
Time: 2025-07-08 13:26:45 ET
Premium: $1,206,000 | Price: $2.01
Time: 2025-07-08 13:26:45 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Strangle - Total Premium: $2,560,000
Time: 2025-07-08 12:55:39 ET
Time: 2025-07-08 12:55:39 ET
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $14 PUT @ $2.06
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $18 CALL @ $0.50
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $18 CALL @ $0.50
#5 SPY - $4,187,042 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 14,113 contracts
Average Trade Size: 2352 contracts
Largest Trade: 11,500 contracts
Current Stock Price: $620.97
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $4,187,042
Bullish Premium: $710,000
Bearish Premium: $3,451,662
📉 Bearish ($2,741,662)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.83 📈
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 2
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 11,500x $615 PUT 2025-07-18 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $3,415,500 | Price: $2.97
Time: 2025-07-08 12:11:22 ET
Premium: $3,415,500 | Price: $2.97
Time: 2025-07-08 12:11:22 ET
2. 📉 SELL 2,000x $615 PUT 2025-07-18 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $594,000 | Price: $2.97
Time: 2025-07-08 12:15:43 ET
Premium: $594,000 | Price: $2.97
Time: 2025-07-08 12:15:43 ET
3. 📉 SELL 200x $615 PUT 2025-07-18 (ATM)
Premium: $61,600 | Price: $3.08
Time: 2025-07-08 13:05:39 ET
Premium: $61,600 | Price: $3.08
Time: 2025-07-08 13:05:39 ET
🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 KEY KEY 20250718 18 PUT 📉
UNKNOWN 10,000 contracts @ $0.15
Spot Price: $18.48
Strike: $18.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $150,000
Moneyness: OTM (2.6%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 22222.2% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 12:08:48 ET
#2 CRWV CRWV 20250718 85 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 13,000 contracts @ $68.15
Spot Price: $153.33
Strike: $85.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $88,595,000
Moneyness: ITM (80.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1664.5% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 14:59:25 ET
#3 KRE KRE 20250718 62.5 PUT 📈
BUY 10,000 contracts @ $0.74
Spot Price: $63.36
Strike: $62.50
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $740,000
Moneyness: ATM (1.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 9345.8% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 12:01:46 ET
#4 KRE KRE 20250718 59.5 PUT 📈
BUY 10,000 contracts @ $0.16
Spot Price: $63.36
Strike: $59.50
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $160,000
Moneyness: OTM (6.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 3968.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 12:01:46 ET
#5 KEY KEY 20250718 18 PUT 📉
SELL 2,000 contracts @ $0.15
Spot Price: $18.45
Strike: $18.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $30,000
Moneyness: OTM (2.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 4444.4% of OI
Time: 2025-07-08 12:15:56 ET
#6 KEY KEY 20250718 18 PUT 📉
UNKNOWN 2,000 contracts @ $0.15
Spot Price: $18.45
Strike: $18.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $30,000
Moneyness: OTM (2.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 4444.4% of OI
Time: 2025-07-08 12:15:53 ET
#7 HYG HYG 20250919 81 CALL 📉
SELL 57,000 contracts @ $0.18
Spot Price: $80.06
Strike: $81.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $1,026,000
Moneyness: ATM (-1.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 89.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 10:58:11 ET
#8 NVDA NVDA 20250919 140 CALL 📈
BUY 10,000 contracts @ $25.45
Spot Price: $159.57
Strike: $140.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $25,450,000
Moneyness: ITM (14.0%)
Unusual Factors: 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 12:57:17 ET
#9 IWM IWM 20250718 220 CALL 📈
BUY 30,000 contracts @ $3.92
Spot Price: $220.57
Strike: $220.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $11,760,000
Moneyness: ATM (0.3%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 37.7% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 10:06:04 ET
#10 KRE KRE 20250718 62.5 PUT 📈
BUY 2,850 contracts @ $0.68
Spot Price: $63.56
Strike: $62.50
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $193,800
Moneyness: ATM (1.7%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 2663.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-08 13:11:13 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
CMG Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
📈 Market Bias: Bullish
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
📈 Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $58, $60
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
📈 Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $58, $60
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $401,720):
• BUY 18,260x $58 CALL @ $0.14
• BUY 18,260x $60 CALL @ $0.08
• BUY 18,260x $58 CALL @ $0.14
• BUY 18,260x $60 CALL @ $0.08
AGNC Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
📈 Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📈 Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $8, $9
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📈 Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $8, $9
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $290,000):
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $9 PUT @ $0.22
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $8 PUT @ $0.07
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $9 PUT @ $0.22
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $8 PUT @ $0.07
HYG Strategies:
Put Spread
Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside
Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike
📉 Market Bias: Neutral-Bearish
View: Directional put play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Put Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $77 and $78
View: Directional put play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Put Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $77 and $78
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,080,000):
• UNKNOWN 30,000x $77 PUT @ $0.28
• BUY 15,000x $78 PUT @ $0.16
• UNKNOWN 30,000x $77 PUT @ $0.28
• BUY 15,000x $78 PUT @ $0.16
EWZ Strategies:
Strangle
Volatility play with wider profit range than straddle
Profits when: Stock moves significantly beyond either strike
🎯 Market Bias: Range-Bound
View: Expecting stock to stay between $27-$31
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Short Strangle: Betting stock stays between $27 and $31. Profits from time decay.
View: Expecting stock to stay between $27-$31
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Short Strangle: Betting stock stays between $27 and $31. Profits from time decay.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $2,340,000):
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $27 PUT @ $1.19
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $31 CALL @ $1.15
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $27 PUT @ $1.19
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $31 CALL @ $1.15
KRE Strategies:
Put Spread
Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside
Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike
📉 Market Bias: Neutral-Bearish
View: Directional put play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Put Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $60 and $62
View: Directional put play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Put Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $60 and $62
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $233,700):
• BUY 2,850x $62 PUT @ $0.68
• UNKNOWN 2,850x $60 PUT @ $0.14
• BUY 2,850x $62 PUT @ $0.68
• UNKNOWN 2,850x $60 PUT @ $0.14
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
📉 Market Bias: Bearish
View: Put-heavy buying suggests downside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
📉 Put-Heavy Strategy: More put buying suggests bearish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $60, $62
View: Put-heavy buying suggests downside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
📉 Put-Heavy Strategy: More put buying suggests bearish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $60, $62
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $900,000):
• BUY 10,000x $62 PUT @ $0.74
• BUY 10,000x $60 PUT @ $0.16
• BUY 10,000x $62 PUT @ $0.74
• BUY 10,000x $60 PUT @ $0.16
📊 Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
$54,513,720
Bullish Premium
$11,068,832
Bearish Premium
📈 Bullish
$43,444,888
Key Insights:
📚 How Retail Investors Can Use This Data
📊 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
🔄 Sector Rotation Insights
- Which sectors are getting institutional attention?
- Compare activity across different industries
- Look for shifts in institutional focus over time
📖 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
📅 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
🔥 High Unusual Activity: Multiple trades with volume exceeding 10% of OI suggest institutional positioning for research
💰 Large Premium Trades: Significant capital deployment indicates strong institutional conviction - study the context
📈 Most Bullish Flow: CMG - research why institutions are positioning bullishly
📉 Most Bearish Flow: LCID - understand the bearish sentiment drivers
Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!