🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-07-17
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
30
Tickers Analyzed
$397,424,193
Total Premium Value
301
Unusual Trades
804,494
Calls vs 1,113,241 Puts
Total Trades
422
Total Volume
1,917,735
Total Turnover
$397,424,193
🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value
#1 TSLA - $156,278,134 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 96,133 contracts
Average Trade Size: 1885 contracts
Largest Trade: 34,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $322.22
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $156,278,134
Bullish Premium: $36,290,535
Bearish Premium: $69,100,220
📉 Bearish ($32,809,685)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.75 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.56 ➡️
OTM Volume: 72,029 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 4
Large Premium Trades: 14
Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 12,097x $360 PUT 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $50,202,550 | Price: $41.50
Time: 2025-07-17 15:16:05 ET
Premium: $50,202,550 | Price: $41.50
Time: 2025-07-17 15:16:05 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 12,000x $360 PUT 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $49,440,000 | Price: $41.20
Time: 2025-07-17 15:25:58 ET
Premium: $49,440,000 | Price: $41.20
Time: 2025-07-17 15:25:58 ET
3. 📈 BUY 34,000x $350 CALL 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $36,040,000 | Price: $10.60
Time: 2025-07-17 09:40:44 ET
Premium: $36,040,000 | Price: $10.60
Time: 2025-07-17 09:40:44 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Call Spread - Total Premium: $52,870,000
Time: 2025-07-17 09:40:44 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 09:40:44 ET
• BUY 34,000x $350 CALL @ $10.60
• SELL 34,000x $380 CALL @ $4.95
• SELL 34,000x $380 CALL @ $4.95
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $421,500
Time: 2025-07-17 11:20:42 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 11:20:42 ET
• UNKNOWN 256x $350 CALL @ $10.69
• UNKNOWN 100x $380 CALL @ $5.04
• UNKNOWN 100x $380 CALL @ $5.04
• UNKNOWN 44x $350 CALL @ $10.69
• UNKNOWN 100x $380 CALL @ $5.04
• UNKNOWN 100x $380 CALL @ $5.04
• UNKNOWN 44x $350 CALL @ $10.69
#2 NVDA - $56,217,848 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 164,305 contracts
Average Trade Size: 1245 contracts
Largest Trade: 40,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $173.04
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $56,217,848
Bullish Premium: $32,251,731
Bearish Premium: $7,204,575
📈 Bullish ($25,047,156)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.60 ➡️
OTM Volume: 84,563 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 19
Large Premium Trades: 24
Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 40,000x $340 CALL 2027-01-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $24,600,000 | Price: $6.15
Time: 2025-07-17 10:04:03 ET
Premium: $24,600,000 | Price: $6.15
Time: 2025-07-17 10:04:03 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 15,000x $170 CALL 2025-07-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $6,555,000 | Price: $4.37
Time: 2025-07-17 12:27:09 ET
Premium: $6,555,000 | Price: $4.37
Time: 2025-07-17 12:27:09 ET
3. 📉 SELL 10,000x $170 CALL 2025-07-18 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $3,550,000 | Price: $3.55
Time: 2025-07-17 09:55:59 ET
Premium: $3,550,000 | Price: $3.55
Time: 2025-07-17 09:55:59 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $25,320,788
Time: 2025-07-17 10:04:03 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 10:04:03 ET
• BUY 40,000x $340 CALL @ $6.15
• BUY 970x $170 CALL @ $3.60
• UNKNOWN 668x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• BUY 100x $170 CALL @ $3.65
• UNKNOWN 100x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• BUY 970x $170 CALL @ $3.60
• UNKNOWN 668x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• BUY 100x $170 CALL @ $3.65
• UNKNOWN 100x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $8,666,190
Time: 2025-07-17 12:27:09 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 12:27:09 ET
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $170 CALL @ $4.37
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $180 CALL @ $1.14
• SELL 15,000x $178 CALL @ $0.25
• BUY 970x $178 CALL @ $0.27
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $180 CALL @ $1.14
• SELL 15,000x $178 CALL @ $0.25
• BUY 970x $178 CALL @ $0.27
#3 IWM - $47,701,503 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 234,580 contracts
Average Trade Size: 2058 contracts
Largest Trade: 63,999 contracts
Current Stock Price: $223.22
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $47,701,503
Bullish Premium: $10,277,657
Bearish Premium: $8,944,373
📈 Bullish ($1,333,284)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.07 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.25 📉
OTM Volume: 223,392 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 4
Large Premium Trades: 39
Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 63,999x $212 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $12,351,807 | Price: $1.93
Time: 2025-07-17 09:50:03 ET
Premium: $12,351,807 | Price: $1.93
Time: 2025-07-17 09:50:03 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 63,999x $210 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $10,175,841 | Price: $1.59
Time: 2025-07-17 09:50:03 ET
Premium: $10,175,841 | Price: $1.59
Time: 2025-07-17 09:50:03 ET
3. 📈 BUY 11,000x $220 PUT 2025-09-19 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $7,216,000 | Price: $6.56
Time: 2025-07-17 10:58:41 ET
Premium: $7,216,000 | Price: $6.56
Time: 2025-07-17 10:58:41 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $22,527,648
Time: 2025-07-17 09:50:03 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 09:50:03 ET
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $212 PUT @ $1.93
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $210 PUT @ $1.59
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $210 PUT @ $1.59
Put Spread - Total Premium: $8,382,000
Time: 2025-07-17 10:58:41 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 10:58:41 ET
• BUY 11,000x $220 PUT @ $6.56
• SELL 11,000x $205 PUT @ $1.06
• SELL 11,000x $205 PUT @ $1.06
#4 GLD - $32,475,000 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 15,000 contracts
Average Trade Size: 15000 contracts
Largest Trade: 15,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $307.22
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $32,475,000
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➡️ Neutral ($0)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 1
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 15,000x $320 PUT 2026-06-18 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $32,475,000 | Price: $21.65
Time: 2025-07-17 12:05:21 ET
Premium: $32,475,000 | Price: $21.65
Time: 2025-07-17 12:05:21 ET
#5 SPY - $28,770,750 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 321,996 contracts
Average Trade Size: 53666 contracts
Largest Trade: 74,999 contracts
Current Stock Price: $626.98
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $28,770,750
Bullish Premium: $11,712,911
Bearish Premium: $17,057,839
📉 Bearish ($5,344,928)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.50 ➡️
OTM Volume: 321,996 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 6
Large Premium Trades: 6
Peak Trading Hour: 13:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 74,999x $540 PUT 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $7,799,896 | Price: $1.04
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
Premium: $7,799,896 | Price: $1.04
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
2. 📉 SELL 11,000x $555 PUT 2025-10-17 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $5,038,000 | Price: $4.58
Time: 2025-07-17 14:23:47 ET
Premium: $5,038,000 | Price: $4.58
Time: 2025-07-17 14:23:47 ET
3. 📈 BUY 11,000x $555 PUT 2025-10-17 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $4,983,000 | Price: $4.53
Time: 2025-07-17 14:51:06 ET
Premium: $4,983,000 | Price: $4.53
Time: 2025-07-17 14:51:06 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $18,749,750
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
• BUY 74,999x $540 PUT @ $1.04
• BUY 74,999x $500 PUT @ $0.57
• SELL 74,999x $500 PUT @ $0.56
• SELL 74,999x $460 PUT @ $0.33
• BUY 74,999x $500 PUT @ $0.57
• SELL 74,999x $500 PUT @ $0.56
• SELL 74,999x $460 PUT @ $0.33
🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 NVDA NVDA 20270115 340 CALL 📈
BUY 40,000 contracts @ $6.15
Spot Price: $173.16
Strike: $340.00
Expiration: 2027-01-15
Premium Value: $24,600,000
Moneyness: OTM (-49.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 333333.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 10:04:03 ET
#2 AI AI 20250725 31.5 CALL 📈
BUY 13,602 contracts @ $0.21
Spot Price: $28.84
Strike: $31.50
Expiration: 2025-07-25
Premium Value: $285,642
Moneyness: OTM (-8.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 25188.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 11:48:24 ET
#3 NU NU 20250725 13.5 PUT 📉
SELL 47,548 contracts @ $0.09
Spot Price: $14.06
Strike: $13.50
Expiration: 2025-07-25
Premium Value: $427,932
Moneyness: OTM (4.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 15288.7% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 14:43:32 ET
#4 SPY SPY 20250829 460 PUT 📉
SELL 74,999 contracts @ $0.33
Spot Price: $626.98
Strike: $460.00
Expiration: 2025-08-29
Premium Value: $2,474,967
Moneyness: OTM (36.3%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 6239.5% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
#5 SPY SPY 20250829 500 PUT 📈
BUY 74,999 contracts @ $0.57
Spot Price: $626.98
Strike: $500.00
Expiration: 2025-08-29
Premium Value: $4,274,943
Moneyness: OTM (25.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1492.8% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
#6 SPY SPY 20250829 500 PUT 📉
SELL 74,999 contracts @ $0.56
Spot Price: $626.98
Strike: $500.00
Expiration: 2025-08-29
Premium Value: $4,199,944
Moneyness: OTM (25.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1492.8% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
#7 SPY SPY 20250829 540 PUT 📈
BUY 74,999 contracts @ $1.04
Spot Price: $626.98
Strike: $540.00
Expiration: 2025-08-29
Premium Value: $7,799,896
Moneyness: OTM (16.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 465.1% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 13:24:53 ET
#8 TSLA TSLA 20250718 360 PUT 📈
BUY 12,097 contracts @ $41.50
Spot Price: $318.74
Strike: $360.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $50,202,550
Moneyness: ITM (-11.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 306.5% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 15:16:05 ET
#9 TSLA TSLA 20250815 350 CALL 📈
BUY 34,000 contracts @ $10.60
Spot Price: $322.22
Strike: $350.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $36,040,000
Moneyness: OTM (-7.9%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 197.2% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 09:40:44 ET
#10 TSLA TSLA 20250718 360 PUT 📉
UNKNOWN 12,000 contracts @ $41.20
Spot Price: $318.75
Strike: $360.00
Expiration: 2025-07-18
Premium Value: $49,440,000
Moneyness: ITM (-11.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 304.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-17 15:25:58 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
IBIT Strategies:
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
📈 Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $70 and $70
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $70 and $70
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $71,344):
• SELL 176x $70 CALL @ $2.39
• UNKNOWN 122x $70 CALL @ $2.40
• SELL 176x $70 CALL @ $2.39
• UNKNOWN 122x $70 CALL @ $2.40
NVDA 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: $170, $170, $170
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
📈 Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $170, $170, $170
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $25,320,788):
• BUY 40,000x $340 CALL @ $6.15
• BUY 970x $170 CALL @ $3.60
• UNKNOWN 668x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• BUY 100x $170 CALL @ $3.65
• UNKNOWN 100x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• BUY 40,000x $340 CALL @ $6.15
• BUY 970x $170 CALL @ $3.60
• UNKNOWN 668x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• BUY 100x $170 CALL @ $3.65
• UNKNOWN 100x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
• UNKNOWN 84x $170 CALL @ $3.58
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
📈 Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $170 and $178
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $170 and $178
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $5,160,000):
• SELL 10,000x $170 CALL @ $3.55
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $178 CALL @ $1.61
• SELL 10,000x $170 CALL @ $3.55
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $178 CALL @ $1.61
IWM 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: $210, $212
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📈 Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $210, $212
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $22,527,648):
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $212 PUT @ $1.93
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $210 PUT @ $1.59
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $212 PUT @ $1.93
• UNKNOWN 63,999x $210 PUT @ $1.59
Put Spread
Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside
Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike
📉 Market Bias: Bearish
View: Expecting moderate decline to $205
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
📉 Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $222.79 toward $205. Max profit if stock closes below $205 at expiration.
View: Expecting moderate decline to $205
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
📉 Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $222.79 toward $205. Max profit if stock closes below $205 at expiration.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $8,382,000):
• BUY 11,000x $220 PUT @ $6.56
• SELL 11,000x $205 PUT @ $1.06
• BUY 11,000x $220 PUT @ $6.56
• SELL 11,000x $205 PUT @ $1.06
PLTR Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
📉 Market Bias: Neutral-Bearish
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📉 Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $148, $148, $155
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📉 Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $148, $148, $155
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $14,013,832):
• UNKNOWN 10,403x $148 CALL @ $4.76
• SELL 10,403x $155 CALL @ $2.94
• UNKNOWN 3,653x $148 CALL @ $4.76
• SELL 10,403x $160 CALL @ $1.47
• SELL 3,653x $155 CALL @ $2.94
• SELL 10,403x $155 CALL @ $0.80
• SELL 3,653x $160 CALL @ $1.47
• SELL 3,653x $155 CALL @ $0.80
• UNKNOWN 10,403x $148 CALL @ $4.76
• SELL 10,403x $155 CALL @ $2.94
• UNKNOWN 3,653x $148 CALL @ $4.76
• SELL 10,403x $160 CALL @ $1.47
• SELL 3,653x $155 CALL @ $2.94
• SELL 10,403x $155 CALL @ $0.80
• SELL 3,653x $160 CALL @ $1.47
• SELL 3,653x $155 CALL @ $0.80
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
📉 Market Bias: Bearish
View: Expecting stock to stay below $155
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
📉 Bear Call Spread: Betting stock stays below $155. Max profit if stock closes below $155 at expiration.
View: Expecting stock to stay below $155
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
📉 Bear Call Spread: Betting stock stays below $155. Max profit if stock closes below $155 at expiration.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $670,230):
• SELL 4,500x $155 CALL @ $1.34
• BUY 498x $155 CALL @ $1.35
• SELL 4,500x $155 CALL @ $1.34
• BUY 498x $155 CALL @ $1.35
MARA Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
📉 Market Bias: Neutral-Bearish
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📉 Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $21, $21
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📉 Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $21, $21
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $58,806):
• SELL 605x $21 CALL @ $0.54
• SELL 484x $21 CALL @ $0.54
• SELL 605x $21 CALL @ $0.54
• SELL 484x $21 CALL @ $0.54
Iron Condor/Butterfly
Range-bound strategy betting on sideways movement
Profits when: Stock stays between the short strikes
🎯 Market Bias: Range-Bound
View: Expecting stock to stay between $16-$21
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Iron Condor/Butterfly: Betting stock stays in $16-$21 range. Profits from time decay and low volatility.
View: Expecting stock to stay between $16-$21
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Iron Condor/Butterfly: Betting stock stays in $16-$21 range. Profits from time decay and low volatility.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,739,940):
• BUY 12,340x $20 CALL @ $0.70
• SELL 12,340x $21 CALL @ $0.54
• UNKNOWN 12,340x $18 PUT @ $0.16
• BUY 12,340x $16 PUT @ $0.01
• BUY 12,340x $20 CALL @ $0.70
• SELL 12,340x $21 CALL @ $0.54
• UNKNOWN 12,340x $18 PUT @ $0.16
• BUY 12,340x $16 PUT @ $0.01
📊 Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
$112,644,194
Bullish Premium
$121,527,573
Bearish Premium
📉 Bearish
$8,883,379
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: NVDA - research why institutions are positioning bullishly
📉 Most Bearish Flow: SPY - understand the bearish sentiment drivers
Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!