π Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-07-15
Daily block monitor analysis featuring institutional trading activity and market movements. Educational content for investment research purposes only.
π Executive Summary
π Top Tickers by Premium Value
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π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Time: 2025-07-15 09:47:45 ET
β’ BUY 10,000x $170 CALL @ $4.90
β’ BUY 13,000x $180 CALL @ $2.40
Time: 2025-07-15 09:49:27 ET
β’ SELL 100x $165 CALL @ $7.85
#3 EWZ - $28,601,000 Total Premium π‘
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
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β’ SELL 34,000x $35 CALL @ $0.17
#4 SPY - $24,483,449 Total Premium π΄
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Time: 2025-07-15 11:27:07 ET
β’ SELL 24,995x $575 PUT @ $1.52
β’ BUY 24,995x $555 PUT @ $0.89
β’ UNKNOWN 4,999x $600 PUT @ $3.63
Time: 2025-07-15 10:46:23 ET
β’ BUY 18,000x $540 PUT @ $2.18
β’ UNKNOWN 1,000x $555 PUT @ $4.94
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π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Time: 2025-07-15 10:19:52 ET
β’ UNKNOWN 35,994x $152 CALL @ $1.71
β’ SELL 17,997x $158 CALL @ $0.60
Time: 2025-07-15 10:56:56 ET
β’ SELL 108x $146 CALL @ $5.20
β’ BUY 103x $146 CALL @ $5.15
β’ BUY 94x $146 CALL @ $5.15
β’ BUY 92x $146 CALL @ $5.15
β’ BUY 87x $146 CALL @ $5.15
β’ BUY 82x $146 CALL @ $5.15
β’ SELL 77x $146 CALL @ $5.20
β’ SELL 68x $146 CALL @ $5.15
β’ BUY 64x $146 CALL @ $5.15
π¨ Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 EWZ EWZ 20251219 35 PUT π
#2 PFE PFE 20250829 22 PUT π
#3 AMBC AMBC 20260116 9 CALL π
#4 AMBC AMBC 20260116 7 CALL π
#5 XLP XLP 20250815 76 PUT π
#6 HYG HYG 20250725 79.5 PUT π
#7 AMBC AMBC 20260116 9 CALL π
#8 GLD GLD 20260618 320 PUT π
#9 HYG HYG 20250919 76 PUT π
#10 HYG HYG 20250725 78 PUT π
π Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
NVDA Strategies:
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
View: Expecting stock to stay below $165
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
π Bear Call Spread: Betting stock stays below $165. Max profit if stock closes below $165 at expiration.
β’ BUY 16,900x $180 CALL @ $0.32
β’ SELL 100x $165 CALL @ $7.85
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $165, $170, $180
β’ UNKNOWN 10,000x $165 CALL @ $8.03
β’ BUY 10,000x $170 CALL @ $4.90
β’ BUY 13,000x $180 CALL @ $2.40
AMBC Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $7, $9, $12
β’ BUY 10,000x $7 CALL @ $1.60
β’ BUY 10,000x $9 CALL @ $0.90
β’ SELL 10,000x $12 CALL @ $0.30
HYG Strategies:
Put Spread
Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside
Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike
View: Expecting moderate decline to $79
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
π Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $79.86 toward $79. Max profit if stock closes below $79 at expiration.
β’ SELL 15,000x $79 PUT @ $0.28
β’ BUY 15,000x $79 PUT @ $0.02
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Put-heavy buying suggests downside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Put-Heavy Strategy: More put buying suggests bearish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $75, $76, $77
β’ UNKNOWN 40,000x $75 PUT @ $0.46
β’ BUY 60,000x $76 PUT @ $0.19
β’ UNKNOWN 1,500x $77 PUT @ $0.24
KWEB Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
π Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $35, $38, $38
β’ SELL 10,000x $35 CALL @ $2.44
β’ UNKNOWN 10,000x $38 CALL @ $1.24
β’ UNKNOWN 10,000x $38 CALL @ $1.23
SPY Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
π Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $555, $575, $600
β’ SELL 14,997x $600 PUT @ $3.62
β’ SELL 24,995x $575 PUT @ $1.52
β’ BUY 24,995x $555 PUT @ $0.89
β’ UNKNOWN 4,999x $600 PUT @ $3.63
Put Spread
Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside
Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike
View: Expecting moderate decline to $575
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
π Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $623.86 toward $575. Max profit if stock closes below $575 at expiration.
β’ BUY 90x $600 PUT @ $3.70
β’ SELL 200x $575 PUT @ $1.56
π Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
Key Insights:
π How Retail Investors Can Use This Data
π 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
π― Support/Resistance Research
- High volume strikes may act as magnets
- Multiple institutions trading same strikes = potential levels
- Combine with technical analysis for confluence
π Sector Rotation Insights
- Which sectors are getting institutional attention?
- Compare activity across different industries
- Look for shifts in institutional focus over time
π Education & Strategy Learning
- Study how professionals structure trades
- Learn about different options strategies
- Understand risk management techniques
β οΈ 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.
π― Key Takeaways for Retail Traders
π 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
Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!