🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-07-21
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
25
Tickers Analyzed
$691,684,147
Total Premium Value
113
Unusual Trades
686,700
Calls vs 704,224 Puts
Total Trades
162
Total Volume
1,390,924
Total Turnover
$691,684,147
🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value
#1 TSM - $459,339,536 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 123,604 contracts
Average Trade Size: 9508 contracts
Largest Trade: 58,364 contracts
Current Stock Price: $241.59
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $459,339,536
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $531,150
📉 Bearish ($531,150)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 3
Large Premium Trades: 4
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 58,364x $200 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $260,478,532 | Price: $44.63
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
Premium: $260,478,532 | Price: $44.63
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 44,928x $220 CALL 2025-10-17 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $136,940,544 | Price: $30.48
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
Premium: $136,940,544 | Price: $30.48
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 20,072x $220 CALL 2025-10-17 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $61,199,528 | Price: $30.49
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
Premium: $61,199,528 | Price: $30.49
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $458,618,604
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
• UNKNOWN 58,364x $200 CALL @ $44.63
• UNKNOWN 44,928x $220 CALL @ $30.48
• UNKNOWN 20,072x $220 CALL @ $30.49
• UNKNOWN 44,928x $220 CALL @ $30.48
• UNKNOWN 20,072x $220 CALL @ $30.49
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $54,872
Time: 2025-07-21 12:26:32 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 12:26:32 ET
• UNKNOWN 10x $220 CALL @ $28.88
• UNKNOWN 9x $220 CALL @ $28.88
• UNKNOWN 9x $220 CALL @ $28.88
#2 META - $41,434,800 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 30,020 contracts
Average Trade Size: 10007 contracts
Largest Trade: 15,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $714.27
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $41,434,800
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➡️ Neutral ($0)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 30,020 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 2
Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 15,000x $1250 CALL 2027-01-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $26,700,000 | Price: $17.80
Time: 2025-07-21 10:25:50 ET
Premium: $26,700,000 | Price: $17.80
Time: 2025-07-21 10:25:50 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 15,000x $1430 CALL 2027-01-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $14,700,000 | Price: $9.80
Time: 2025-07-21 10:25:50 ET
Premium: $14,700,000 | Price: $9.80
Time: 2025-07-21 10:25:50 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 20x $1250 CALL 2027-01-15 (OTM)
Premium: $34,800 | Price: $17.40
Time: 2025-07-21 11:15:18 ET
Premium: $34,800 | Price: $17.40
Time: 2025-07-21 11:15:18 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $41,400,000
Time: 2025-07-21 10:25:50 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 10:25:50 ET
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $1250 CALL @ $17.80
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $1430 CALL @ $9.80
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $1430 CALL @ $9.80
#3 IBIT - $33,018,500 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 45,150 contracts
Average Trade Size: 15050 contracts
Largest Trade: 35,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $66.91
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $33,018,500
Bullish Premium: $713,500
Bearish Premium: $0
📈 Bullish ($713,500)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.78 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.01 📉
OTM Volume: 10,000 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 35,000x $60 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $32,305,000 | Price: $9.23
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:07 ET
Premium: $32,305,000 | Price: $9.23
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:07 ET
2. 📉 SELL 10,000x $60 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $580,000 | Price: $0.58
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:41 ET
Premium: $580,000 | Price: $0.58
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:41 ET
3. 📈 BUY 150x $60 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $133,500 | Price: $8.90
Time: 2025-07-21 14:49:42 ET
Premium: $133,500 | Price: $8.90
Time: 2025-07-21 14:49:42 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $32,885,000
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:07 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:07 ET
• UNKNOWN 35,000x $60 CALL @ $9.23
• SELL 10,000x $60 PUT @ $0.58
• SELL 10,000x $60 PUT @ $0.58
#4 SPY - $31,315,000 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 140,000 contracts
Average Trade Size: 28000 contracts
Largest Trade: 50,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $631.10
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $31,315,000
Bullish Premium: $21,035,000
Bearish Premium: $0
📈 Bullish ($21,035,000)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.18 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.12 📉
OTM Volume: 110,000 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 5
Large Premium Trades: 5
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 15,000x $625 CALL 2025-07-31 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $12,000,000 | Price: $8.00
Time: 2025-07-21 15:56:35 ET
Premium: $12,000,000 | Price: $8.00
Time: 2025-07-21 15:56:35 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 10,000x $715 CALL 2026-06-18 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $10,280,000 | Price: $10.28
Time: 2025-07-21 11:21:00 ET
Premium: $10,280,000 | Price: $10.28
Time: 2025-07-21 11:21:00 ET
3. 📉 SELL 15,000x $625 PUT 2025-07-31 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $5,535,000 | Price: $3.69
Time: 2025-07-21 15:56:35 ET
Premium: $5,535,000 | Price: $3.69
Time: 2025-07-21 15:56:35 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $17,535,000
Time: 2025-07-21 15:56:35 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 15:56:35 ET
• BUY 15,000x $625 CALL @ $8.00
• SELL 15,000x $625 PUT @ $3.69
• SELL 15,000x $625 PUT @ $3.69
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $3,500,000
Time: 2025-07-21 12:19:45 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 12:19:45 ET
• SELL 50,000x $425 PUT @ $0.35
• SELL 50,000x $425 PUT @ $0.35
• SELL 50,000x $425 PUT @ $0.35
#5 IWM - $24,668,880 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 94,676 contracts
Average Trade Size: 3381 contracts
Largest Trade: 35,999 contracts
Current Stock Price: $223.35
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $24,668,880
Bullish Premium: $1,317,503
Bearish Premium: $6,910,717
📉 Bearish ($5,593,214)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.53 ➡️
OTM Volume: 82,746 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 3
Large Premium Trades: 5
Peak Trading Hour: 13:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 35,999x $213 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $8,531,763 | Price: $2.37
Time: 2025-07-21 16:05:12 ET
Premium: $8,531,763 | Price: $2.37
Time: 2025-07-21 16:05:12 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 35,999x $212 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $7,775,784 | Price: $2.16
Time: 2025-07-21 16:05:12 ET
Premium: $7,775,784 | Price: $2.16
Time: 2025-07-21 16:05:12 ET
3. 📈 BUY 10,300x $220 PUT 2025-09-19 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $6,210,900 | Price: $6.03
Time: 2025-07-21 12:13:42 ET
Premium: $6,210,900 | Price: $6.03
Time: 2025-07-21 12:13:42 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $16,307,547
Time: 2025-07-21 16:05:12 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 16:05:12 ET
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $213 PUT @ $2.37
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $212 PUT @ $2.16
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $212 PUT @ $2.16
Put Spread - Total Premium: $7,302,700
Time: 2025-07-21 12:13:42 ET
Time: 2025-07-21 12:13:42 ET
• BUY 10,300x $220 PUT @ $6.03
• SELL 10,300x $190 PUT @ $1.06
• SELL 10,300x $190 PUT @ $1.06
🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 ILMN ILMN 20251219 130 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 10,000 contracts @ $1.60
Spot Price: $94.86
Strike: $130.00
Expiration: 2025-12-19
Premium Value: $1,600,000
Moneyness: OTM (-27.0%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 52631.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 13:05:44 ET
#2 TSM TSM 20250919 200 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 58,364 contracts @ $44.63
Spot Price: $241.59
Strike: $200.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $260,478,532
Moneyness: ITM (20.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 92.7% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
#3 TSM TSM 20251017 220 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 44,928 contracts @ $30.48
Spot Price: $241.64
Strike: $220.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $136,940,544
Moneyness: ITM (9.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1230.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
#4 NN NN 20251219 19 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 10,000 contracts @ $2.05
Spot Price: $15.00
Strike: $19.00
Expiration: 2025-12-19
Premium Value: $2,050,000
Moneyness: OTM (-21.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 9009.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 11:32:24 ET
#5 TSM TSM 20251017 220 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 20,072 contracts @ $30.49
Spot Price: $241.64
Strike: $220.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $61,199,528
Moneyness: ITM (9.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 549.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 10:38:53 ET
#6 KSS KSS 20250725 10 PUT 📉
UNKNOWN 10,000 contracts @ $0.21
Spot Price: $10.12
Strike: $10.00
Expiration: 2025-07-25
Premium Value: $210,000
Moneyness: ATM (1.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 5376.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 12:18:57 ET
#7 IBIT IBIT 20250919 60 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 35,000 contracts @ $9.23
Spot Price: $66.91
Strike: $60.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $32,305,000
Moneyness: ITM (11.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 50.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 14:33:07 ET
#8 FXI FXI 20250919 45 CALL 📉
SELL 51,000 contracts @ $0.18
Spot Price: $38.25
Strike: $45.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $918,000
Moneyness: OTM (-15.0%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1860.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 12:42:50 ET
#9 WOLF WOLF 20250808 1.5 PUT 📈
BUY 15,777 contracts @ $0.38
Spot Price: $1.52
Strike: $1.50
Expiration: 2025-08-08
Premium Value: $599,526
Moneyness: ATM (1.3%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 3437.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 12:36:21 ET
#10 FXI FXI 20250919 40 CALL 📈
BUY 51,000 contracts @ $0.97
Spot Price: $38.25
Strike: $40.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $4,947,000
Moneyness: OTM (-4.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 50.1% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-21 12:42:50 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
EWZ Strategies:
Straddle
Volatility play betting on big move in either direction
Profits when: Stock moves significantly up OR down
⚡ Market Bias: Volatility Play
View: Expecting BIG move away from $35
Volatility Bet: HIGH volatility bet
⚡ Long Straddle: Betting on MAJOR move either up or down from $35. Needs stock to move significantly beyond breakeven points.
View: Expecting BIG move away from $35
Volatility Bet: HIGH volatility bet
⚡ Long Straddle: Betting on MAJOR move either up or down from $35. Needs stock to move significantly beyond breakeven points.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $10,350,000):
• UNKNOWN 12,500x $35 PUT @ $8.09
• UNKNOWN 12,500x $35 CALL @ $0.19
• UNKNOWN 12,500x $35 PUT @ $8.09
• UNKNOWN 12,500x $35 CALL @ $0.19
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: $212, $213
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📈 Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $212, $213
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $16,307,547):
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $213 PUT @ $2.37
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $212 PUT @ $2.16
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $213 PUT @ $2.37
• UNKNOWN 35,999x $212 PUT @ $2.16
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 $190
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
📉 Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $223.35 toward $190. Max profit if stock closes below $190 at expiration.
View: Expecting moderate decline to $190
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
📉 Bear Put Spread: Betting on stock falling from $223.35 toward $190. Max profit if stock closes below $190 at expiration.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $7,302,700):
• BUY 10,300x $220 PUT @ $6.03
• SELL 10,300x $190 PUT @ $1.06
• BUY 10,300x $220 PUT @ $6.03
• SELL 10,300x $190 PUT @ $1.06
SPY Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
⚡ Market Bias: Neutral/Volatility
View: Mixed strategy - direction unclear
Volatility Bet: Variable volatility bet
🔄 Complex Multi-Leg: Balanced calls/puts suggest volatility play or hedge. Strikes: $625, $625
View: Mixed strategy - direction unclear
Volatility Bet: Variable volatility bet
🔄 Complex Multi-Leg: Balanced calls/puts suggest volatility play or hedge. Strikes: $625, $625
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $17,535,000):
• BUY 15,000x $625 CALL @ $8.00
• SELL 15,000x $625 PUT @ $3.69
• BUY 15,000x $625 CALL @ $8.00
• SELL 15,000x $625 PUT @ $3.69
OPEN Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
⚡ Market Bias: Neutral/Volatility
View: Mixed strategy - direction unclear
Volatility Bet: Variable volatility bet
🔄 Complex Multi-Leg: Balanced calls/puts suggest volatility play or hedge. Strikes: $2, $4
View: Mixed strategy - direction unclear
Volatility Bet: Variable volatility bet
🔄 Complex Multi-Leg: Balanced calls/puts suggest volatility play or hedge. Strikes: $2, $4
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,790,000):
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $4 CALL @ $1.32
• BUY 10,000x $2 PUT @ $0.47
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $4 CALL @ $1.32
• BUY 10,000x $2 PUT @ $0.47
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 $4 and $4
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $4 and $4
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $207,200):
• BUY 1,000x $4 CALL @ $1.61
• UNKNOWN 300x $4 CALL @ $1.54
• BUY 1,000x $4 CALL @ $1.61
• UNKNOWN 300x $4 CALL @ $1.54
MARA Strategies:
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 $17-$21
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Iron Condor/Butterfly: Betting stock stays in $17-$21 range. Profits from time decay and low volatility.
View: Expecting stock to stay between $17-$21
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Iron Condor/Butterfly: Betting stock stays in $17-$21 range. Profits from time decay and low volatility.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,707,454):
• BUY 17,423x $20 CALL @ $0.36
• UNKNOWN 17,423x $18 PUT @ $0.29
• BUY 17,423x $21 CALL @ $0.22
• BUY 17,423x $17 PUT @ $0.11
• BUY 17,423x $20 CALL @ $0.36
• UNKNOWN 17,423x $18 PUT @ $0.29
• BUY 17,423x $21 CALL @ $0.22
• BUY 17,423x $17 PUT @ $0.11
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 $20 and $21
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $20 and $21
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $731,000):
• SELL 17,000x $20 CALL @ $0.25
• UNKNOWN 17,000x $21 CALL @ $0.18
• SELL 17,000x $20 CALL @ $0.25
• UNKNOWN 17,000x $21 CALL @ $0.18
📊 Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
$35,703,410
Bullish Premium
$27,640,802
Bearish Premium
📈 Bullish
$8,062,608
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: MSOS - research why institutions are positioning bullishly
📉 Most Bearish Flow: IWM - understand the bearish sentiment drivers
Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!