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🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-07-31

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

34
Tickers Analyzed
$769,046,194
Total Premium Value
364
Unusual Trades
922,704
Calls vs 1,308,192 Puts
Total Trades 429
Total Volume 2,230,896
Total Turnover $769,046,194

🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value

#1 QQQ - $224,400,000 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 120,000 contracts
Average Trade Size: 120000 contracts
Largest Trade: 120,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $566.00

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $224,400,000
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $224,400,000
📉 Bearish ($224,400,000)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 1.00 📈
OTM Volume: 120,000 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 1
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📈 BUY 120,000x $545 PUT 2026-01-16 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $224,400,000 | Price: $18.70
Time: 2025-07-31 14:24:58 ET

#2 IWM - $111,192,520 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 388,349 contracts
Average Trade Size: 3082 contracts
Largest Trade: 36,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $220.97

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $111,192,520
Bullish Premium: $19,576,985
Bearish Premium: $14,514,389
📈 Bullish ($5,062,596)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.48 ➡️
OTM Volume: 388,349 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 37
Large Premium Trades: 73
Peak Trading Hour: 9:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 UNKNOWN 36,000x $211 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $12,996,000 | Price: $3.61
Time: 2025-07-31 09:44:06 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 36,000x $209 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $11,412,000 | Price: $3.17
Time: 2025-07-31 09:44:06 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 17,500x $210 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $6,930,000 | Price: $3.96
Time: 2025-07-31 14:18:18 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $27,138,000
Time: 2025-07-31 09:44:06 ET
• UNKNOWN 36,000x $211 PUT @ $3.61
• UNKNOWN 36,000x $209 PUT @ $3.17
• BUY 20,000x $209 PUT @ $0.91
• BUY 6,000x $209 PUT @ $0.91
• BUY 4,000x $209 PUT @ $0.91
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $26,932,500
Time: 2025-07-31 14:18:18 ET
• UNKNOWN 17,500x $210 PUT @ $3.96
• UNKNOWN 17,500x $209 PUT @ $3.73
• UNKNOWN 8,750x $210 PUT @ $3.96
• UNKNOWN 8,750x $210 PUT @ $3.96
• UNKNOWN 8,750x $209 PUT @ $3.74
• UNKNOWN 8,750x $209 PUT @ $3.74

#3 CVNA - $105,237,580 Total Premium 🟢

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 20,045 contracts
Average Trade Size: 3341 contracts
Largest Trade: 20,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $389.24

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $105,237,580
Bullish Premium: $26,400
Bearish Premium: $105,500
📉 Bearish ($79,100)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.20 📉
OTM Volume: 0 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 1
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 UNKNOWN 20,000x $350 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $105,000,000 | Price: $52.50
Time: 2025-07-31 14:28:55 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 10x $350 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM)
Premium: $52,850 | Price: $52.85
Time: 2025-07-31 14:33:52 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 10x $350 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM)
Premium: $52,830 | Price: $52.83
Time: 2025-07-31 14:35:11 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Call Spread - Total Premium: $105,650
Time: 2025-07-31 14:33:52 ET
• UNKNOWN 10x $350 CALL @ $52.85
• SELL 10x $350 CALL @ $52.80

#4 TLT - $53,674,800 Total Premium 🟢

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 172,850 contracts
Average Trade Size: 11523 contracts
Largest Trade: 21,025 contracts
Current Stock Price: $87.28

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $53,674,800
Bullish Premium: $18,290,000
Bearish Premium: $4,475,700
📈 Bullish ($13,814,300)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.54 ➡️
OTM Volume: 0 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 11
Large Premium Trades: 15
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 UNKNOWN 21,025x $84 CALL 2025-08-01 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $7,463,875 | Price: $3.55
Time: 2025-07-31 14:33:42 ET
2. 📈 BUY 18,000x $83 CALL 2025-08-08 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $7,380,000 | Price: $4.10
Time: 2025-07-31 14:33:33 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 12,975x $82 CALL 2025-08-01 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $5,903,625 | Price: $4.55
Time: 2025-07-31 14:33:42 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $24,120,200
Time: 2025-07-31 14:33:42 ET
• UNKNOWN 21,025x $84 CALL @ $3.55
• BUY 18,000x $83 CALL @ $4.10
• UNKNOWN 12,975x $82 CALL @ $4.55
• SELL 18,450x $86 CALL @ $1.06
• UNKNOWN 13,000x $86 CALL @ $1.09
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $13,430,000
Time: 2025-07-31 13:45:52 ET
• BUY 13,000x $83 CALL @ $4.30
• BUY 14,000x $84 CALL @ $3.80
• SELL 20,000x $86 CALL @ $1.26

#5 SPY - $38,650,598 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 290,521 contracts
Average Trade Size: 3587 contracts
Largest Trade: 100,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $638.04

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $38,650,598
Bullish Premium: $5,037,153
Bearish Premium: $16,749,452
📉 Bearish ($11,712,299)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.60 📈
OTM Volume: 290,521 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 6
Large Premium Trades: 12
Peak Trading Hour: 15:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 UNKNOWN 16,000x $605 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $8,592,000 | Price: $5.37
Time: 2025-07-31 14:20:09 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 15,970x $605 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $7,809,330 | Price: $4.89
Time: 2025-07-31 11:16:39 ET
3. 📈 BUY 50,000x $540 PUT 2025-09-30 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $7,200,000 | Price: $1.44
Time: 2025-07-31 09:43:49 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $16,350,000
Time: 2025-07-31 09:43:49 ET
• BUY 50,000x $540 PUT @ $1.44
• BUY 100,000x $490 PUT @ $0.72
• SELL 50,000x $440 PUT @ $0.39
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $632,525
Time: 2025-07-31 13:56:18 ET
• UNKNOWN 537x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 189x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 91x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 59x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 59x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 59x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 54x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 54x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• BUY 53x $605 PUT @ $5.25
• UNKNOWN 50x $605 PUT @ $5.23

🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day

#1 RKT RKT 20250801 15.5 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 29,400 contracts @ $0.40
Spot Price: $14.91
Strike: $15.50
Expiration: 2025-08-01
Premium Value: $1,176,000
Moneyness: OTM (-3.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 980000.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 11:10:04 ET

#2 WDC WDC 20250919 60 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 20,000 contracts @ $18.31
Spot Price: $77.67
Strike: $60.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $36,620,000
Moneyness: ITM (29.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 133333.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 12:46:46 ET

#3 NVO NVO 20250815 40 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 20,000 contracts @ $8.54
Spot Price: $48.35
Strike: $40.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $17,080,000
Moneyness: ITM (20.9%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 52631.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 12:19:51 ET

#4 WYNN WYNN 20250808 100 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 20,000 contracts @ $9.78
Spot Price: $109.05
Strike: $100.00
Expiration: 2025-08-08
Premium Value: $19,560,000
Moneyness: ITM (9.0%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 46511.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 11:49:24 ET

#5 QQQ QQQ 20260116 544.78 PUT 📈

BUY 120,000 contracts @ $18.70
Spot Price: $566.00
Strike: $544.78
Expiration: 2026-01-16
Premium Value: $224,400,000
Moneyness: OTM (3.9%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 5755.4% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 14:24:58 ET

#6 BAX BAX 20250919 20 PUT 📉

UNKNOWN 14,400 contracts @ $0.30
Spot Price: $22.63
Strike: $20.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $432,000
Moneyness: OTM (13.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 28800.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 12:23:41 ET

#7 RKT RKT 20250801 15.5 CALL 📈

BUY 720 contracts @ $0.58
Spot Price: $15.10
Strike: $15.50
Expiration: 2025-08-01
Premium Value: $41,760
Moneyness: OTM (-2.6%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 24000.0% of OI
Time: 2025-07-31 15:00:22 ET

#8 EWC EWC 20260116 46 PUT 📉

UNKNOWN 26,500 contracts @ $1.65
Spot Price: $46.38
Strike: $46.00
Expiration: 2026-01-16
Premium Value: $4,372,500
Moneyness: ATM (0.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 21371.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 12:28:02 ET

#9 BAX BAX 20250919 20 PUT 📉

SELL 9,600 contracts @ $0.25
Spot Price: $22.64
Strike: $20.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $240,000
Moneyness: OTM (13.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 19200.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 12:23:41 ET

#10 FCX FCX 20251017 35 PUT 📉

SELL 15,225 contracts @ $0.67
Spot Price: $40.28
Strike: $35.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $1,020,075
Moneyness: OTM (15.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 16548.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-07-31 12:32:49 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis

SPY Strategies:

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: $440, $490, $540
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $16,350,000):
• BUY 50,000x $540 PUT @ $1.44
• BUY 100,000x $490 PUT @ $0.72
• SELL 50,000x $440 PUT @ $0.39

BAX 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 $22-$24
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Short Strangle: Betting stock stays between $22 and $24. Profits from time decay.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $12,736,000):
• UNKNOWN 84,000x $22 PUT @ $1.10
• UNKNOWN 92,000x $24 CALL @ $0.38

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 $20 and $20
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $672,000):
• UNKNOWN 14,400x $20 PUT @ $0.30
• SELL 9,600x $20 PUT @ $0.25

IWM Strategies:

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: $209, $209, $209
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $27,138,000):
• UNKNOWN 36,000x $211 PUT @ $3.61
• UNKNOWN 36,000x $209 PUT @ $3.17
• BUY 20,000x $209 PUT @ $0.91
• BUY 6,000x $209 PUT @ $0.91
• BUY 4,000x $209 PUT @ $0.91

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 $210 and $210
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $358,147):
• UNKNOWN 592x $210 PUT @ $3.64
• SELL 393x $210 PUT @ $3.63

NVDA 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: $178, $182, $185
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $23,535,000):
• SELL 15,000x $178 CALL @ $6.55
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $185 CALL @ $3.66
• SELL 15,000x $182 CALL @ $3.51
• SELL 15,000x $190 CALL @ $1.97

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 $182 and $185
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $101,310):
• SELL 192x $185 CALL @ $3.65
• UNKNOWN 90x $182 CALL @ $3.47

TLT 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: $82, $83, $84
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $24,120,200):
• UNKNOWN 21,025x $84 CALL @ $3.55
• BUY 18,000x $83 CALL @ $4.10
• UNKNOWN 12,975x $82 CALL @ $4.55
• SELL 18,450x $86 CALL @ $1.06
• UNKNOWN 13,000x $86 CALL @ $1.09

📊 Market Sentiment Analysis

Overall Market Direction:

$53,513,265
Bullish Premium
$306,882,581
Bearish Premium
📉 Bearish
$253,369,316

Key Insights:

Most Bullish Flow: NVDA (call/put ratio: 1.00)
Most Bearish Flow: LCID (call/put ratio: 0.00)
Total Unusual Volume Trades: 364 (high volume relative to OI)
Total Large Premium Trades: 170 (>$100k premium value)

📚 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: LCID - 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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