By Ainvest in block-monitor — 01 Aug 2025

🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-08-01

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

Tickers Analyzed

$329,042,936

Total Premium Value

210

Unusual Trades

1,167,897

Calls vs 1,381,984 Puts

Total Trades 233

Total Volume 2,549,881

Total Turnover $329,042,936

🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value

#1 IWM - $84,649,854 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 221,128 contracts

Average Trade Size: 2988 contracts

Largest Trade: 46,042 contracts

Current Stock Price: $215.38

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $84,649,854

Bullish Premium: $41,188,564

Bearish Premium: $25,308,099

📈 Bullish ($15,880,465)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.05 🔴

Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.58 ➡️

OTM Volume: 142,391 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 59

Large Premium Trades: 37

Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📈 BUY 46,042x $210 PUT 2025-08-29 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $19,613,892 | Price: $4.26
Time: 2025-08-01 11:24:14 ET

2. 📉 SELL 17,978x $220 PUT 2025-08-29 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $15,550,970 | Price: $8.65
Time: 2025-08-01 11:24:14 ET

3. 📉 SELL 30,000x $206 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $12,270,000 | Price: $4.09
Time: 2025-08-01 09:39:27 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $46,177,784
Time: 2025-08-01 11:24:14 ET

• BUY 46,042x $210 PUT @ $4.26
• SELL 17,978x $220 PUT @ $8.65
• SELL 12,717x $220 PUT @ $8.66

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $6,112,000
Time: 2025-08-01 13:33:14 ET

• UNKNOWN 6,400x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 2,119x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 2,119x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 2,119x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 1,324x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 960x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 662x $203 PUT @ $3.82
• UNKNOWN 297x $203 PUT @ $3.82

📊 View IWM Chart

#2 AMZN - $48,949,343 Total Premium 🟢

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 50,711 contracts

Average Trade Size: 6339 contracts

Largest Trade: 24,500 contracts

Current Stock Price: $218.08

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $48,949,343

Bullish Premium: $0

Bearish Premium: $131,000

📉 Bearish ($131,000)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.80 🟢

Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.99 📈

OTM Volume: 26,101 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 3

Large Premium Trades: 2

Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 UNKNOWN 24,500x $210 CALL 2025-11-21 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $48,363,000 | Price: $19.74
Time: 2025-08-01 11:05:10 ET

2. 📉 UNKNOWN 16,101x $245 CALL 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $370,323 | Price: $0.23
Time: 2025-08-01 10:05:14 ET

3. 📉 SELL 25x $210 CALL 2025-11-21 (ITM)
Premium: $47,000 | Price: $18.80
Time: 2025-08-01 15:02:08 ET

📊 View AMZN Chart

#3 XLI - $31,590,240 Total Premium 🟡

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 378,000 contracts

Average Trade Size: 54000 contracts

Largest Trade: 78,000 contracts

Current Stock Price: $148.47

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $31,590,240

Bullish Premium: $11,241,240

Bearish Premium: $0

📈 Bullish ($11,241,240)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.45 🟡

Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.48 ➡️

OTM Volume: 313,000 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 4

Large Premium Trades: 6

Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 UNKNOWN 65,000x $141 PUT 2025-09-12 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $9,035,000 | Price: $1.39
Time: 2025-08-01 10:04:40 ET

2. 📉 SELL 53,760x $146 PUT 2025-08-22 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $8,494,080 | Price: $1.58
Time: 2025-08-01 10:04:40 ET

3. 📉 UNKNOWN 50,000x $154 CALL 2025-09-12 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $5,950,000 | Price: $1.19
Time: 2025-08-01 10:04:40 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $31,590,240
Time: 2025-08-01 10:04:40 ET

• UNKNOWN 65,000x $141 PUT @ $1.39
• SELL 53,760x $146 PUT @ $1.58
• UNKNOWN 50,000x $154 CALL @ $1.19
• UNKNOWN 78,000x $125 PUT @ $0.68
• SELL 11,240x $146 PUT @ $1.59
• BUY 60,000x $157 CALL @ $0.16
• UNKNOWN 60,000x $162 CALL @ $0.01

📊 View XLI Chart

#4 QQQ - $26,401,010 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 55,439 contracts

Average Trade Size: 3080 contracts

Largest Trade: 27,000 contracts

Current Stock Price: $556.52

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $26,401,010

Bullish Premium: $15,517,890

Bearish Premium: $6,829,317

📈 Bullish ($8,688,573)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴

Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.56 ➡️

OTM Volume: 27,230 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 4

Large Premium Trades: 4

Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📉 SELL 21,000x $560 PUT 2025-08-08 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $15,372,000 | Price: $7.32
Time: 2025-08-01 10:30:34 ET

2. 📈 BUY 27,000x $545 PUT 2025-08-08 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $6,804,000 | Price: $2.52
Time: 2025-08-01 10:30:34 ET

3. 📉 UNKNOWN 4,000x $560 PUT 2025-08-08 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $2,932,000 | Price: $7.33
Time: 2025-08-01 10:30:34 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $25,108,000
Time: 2025-08-01 10:30:34 ET

• SELL 21,000x $560 PUT @ $7.32
• BUY 27,000x $545 PUT @ $2.52
• UNKNOWN 4,000x $560 PUT @ $7.33

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $110,229
Time: 2025-08-01 14:29:11 ET

• UNKNOWN 35x $560 PUT @ $8.78
• UNKNOWN 32x $560 PUT @ $8.83
• UNKNOWN 29x $560 PUT @ $8.89
• UNKNOWN 29x $560 PUT @ $8.78

📊 View QQQ Chart

#5 GLD - $24,017,881 Total Premium 🟢

📊 Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 350,767 contracts

Average Trade Size: 70153 contracts

Largest Trade: 104,723 contracts

Current Stock Price: $308.31

💰 Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $24,017,881

Bullish Premium: $19,564,841

Bearish Premium: $3,455,859

📈 Bullish ($16,108,982)

📈 Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢

Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.66 📈

OTM Volume: 350,767 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 5

Large Premium Trades: 5

Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

1. 📈 BUY 104,723x $320 CALL 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $18,745,417 | Price: $1.79
Time: 2025-08-01 11:09:28 ET

2. 📉 SELL 104,723x $335 CALL 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $3,455,859 | Price: $0.33
Time: 2025-08-01 11:09:28 ET

3. 📈 BUY 102,428x $345 CALL 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $819,424 | Price: $0.08
Time: 2025-08-01 11:09:28 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $23,020,700
Time: 2025-08-01 11:09:28 ET

• BUY 104,723x $320 CALL @ $1.79
• SELL 104,723x $335 CALL @ $0.33
• BUY 102,428x $345 CALL @ $0.08

📊 View GLD Chart

🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day

#1 XLB XLB 20250919 74 PUT 📉

UNKNOWN 36,000 contracts @ $0.19

Spot Price: $86.30

Strike: $74.00

Expiration: 2025-09-19

Premium Value: $684,000

Moneyness: OTM (16.6%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 189473.7% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 10:09:50 ET

📊 View XLB Chart

#2 EEM EEM 20250822 45 PUT 📉

UNKNOWN 21,740 contracts @ $0.11

Spot Price: $48.03

Strike: $45.00

Expiration: 2025-08-22

Premium Value: $239,140

Moneyness: OTM (6.7%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 135875.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 14:01:33 ET

📊 View EEM Chart

#3 MRNA MRNA 20250808 28.5 CALL 📉

SELL 16,946 contracts @ $0.61

Spot Price: $27.27

Strike: $28.50

Expiration: 2025-08-08

Premium Value: $1,033,706

Moneyness: OTM (-4.3%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 94144.4% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 10:13:33 ET

📊 View MRNA Chart

#4 GLXY GLXY 20250808 24 PUT 📉

UNKNOWN 24,125 contracts @ $0.50

Spot Price: $27.36

Strike: $24.00

Expiration: 2025-08-08

Premium Value: $1,206,250

Moneyness: OTM (14.0%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 60312.5% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 10:45:02 ET

📊 View GLXY Chart

#5 MRNA MRNA 20250808 28.5 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 9,998 contracts @ $0.47

Spot Price: $27.15

Strike: $28.50

Expiration: 2025-08-08

Premium Value: $469,906

Moneyness: OTM (-4.7%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 55544.4% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 11:51:31 ET

📊 View MRNA Chart

#6 GLD GLD 20250829 335 CALL 📉

SELL 104,723 contracts @ $0.33

Spot Price: $308.31

Strike: $335.00

Expiration: 2025-08-29

Premium Value: $3,455,859

Moneyness: OTM (-8.0%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 24582.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 11:09:28 ET

📊 View GLD Chart

#7 RKT RKT 20250801 15.5 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 30,000 contracts @ $1.11

Spot Price: $16.47

Strike: $15.50

Expiration: 2025-08-01

Premium Value: $3,330,000

Moneyness: ITM (6.3%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 27522.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 09:55:59 ET

📊 View RKT Chart

#8 MRNA MRNA 20250808 28.5 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 5,000 contracts @ $0.49

Spot Price: $27.27

Strike: $28.50

Expiration: 2025-08-08

Premium Value: $245,000

Moneyness: OTM (-4.3%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 27777.8% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 14:32:04 ET

📊 View MRNA Chart

#9 HYG HYG 20251121 74 PUT 📉

UNKNOWN 55,000 contracts @ $0.20

Spot Price: $79.97

Strike: $74.00

Expiration: 2025-11-21

Premium Value: $1,100,000

Moneyness: OTM (8.1%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 23404.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 10:28:48 ET

📊 View HYG Chart

#10 ASTS ASTS 20250808 56.5 CALL 📉

UNKNOWN 14,014 contracts @ $1.16

Spot Price: $52.40

Strike: $56.50

Expiration: 2025-08-08

Premium Value: $1,625,624

Moneyness: OTM (-7.3%)

Unusual Factors: 🔥 18685.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium

Time: 2025-08-01 10:40:54 ET

📊 View ASTS Chart

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis

SNV 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: $50, $50

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,050,000):
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $50 CALL @ $0.53
• UNKNOWN 10,000x $50 CALL @ $0.52

NBIS 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: $47, $47

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $180,389):
• BUY 890x $47 PUT @ $1.15
• BUY 667x $47 PUT @ $1.17

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 $46-$56
Volatility Bet: LOW volatility bet
🎯 Iron Condor/Butterfly: Betting stock stays in $46-$56 range. Profits from time decay and low volatility.

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $4,669,064):
• SELL 15,668x $56 CALL @ $1.70
• BUY 15,668x $47 PUT @ $1.10
• BUY 15,668x $54 CALL @ $0.15
• UNKNOWN 15,668x $46 PUT @ $0.03

PCG Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $27,500):
• UNKNOWN 1,250x $18 CALL @ $0.11
• UNKNOWN 1,250x $18 CALL @ $0.11

KWEB Strategies:

Put Spread

Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside

Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike

📈 Market Bias: Bullish
View: Expecting stock to stay above $36
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
📈 Bull Put Spread: Betting stock stays above $36. Max profit if stock closes above $36 at expiration.

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $8,320,000):
• BUY 20,000x $35 PUT @ $3.00
• SELL 10,000x $36 PUT @ $2.32

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $2,895,000):
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $36 CALL @ $0.97
• UNKNOWN 15,000x $36 CALL @ $0.96

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 $76 and $78

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,376,640):
• SELL 10,755x $78 PUT @ $0.94
• UNKNOWN 10,755x $76 PUT @ $0.34

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $4,592,500):
• UNKNOWN 27,500x $78 PUT @ $0.57
• UNKNOWN 27,500x $78 PUT @ $0.56
• UNKNOWN 55,000x $74 PUT @ $0.20
• BUY 55,000x $78 PUT @ $0.07

📊 Market Sentiment Analysis

Overall Market Direction:

$101,552,046

Bullish Premium

$62,236,070

Bearish Premium

📈 Bullish

$39,315,976

Key Insights:

Most Bullish Flow: SNV (call/put ratio: 1.00)

Most Bearish Flow: QQQ (call/put ratio: 0.00)

Total Unusual Volume Trades: 210 (high volume relative to OI)

Total Large Premium Trades: 136 (>$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: SNV - research why institutions are positioning bullishly

📉 Most Bearish Flow: QQQ - 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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📊 Executive Summary

🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value

#1 IWM - $84,649,854 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

💰 Premium Analysis

📈 Sentiment Flow

🎯 Unusual Activity

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

#2 AMZN - $48,949,343 Total Premium 🟢

📊 Volume Analysis

💰 Premium Analysis

📈 Sentiment Flow

🎯 Unusual Activity

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

#3 XLI - $31,590,240 Total Premium 🟡

📊 Volume Analysis

💰 Premium Analysis

📈 Sentiment Flow

🎯 Unusual Activity

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

#4 QQQ - $26,401,010 Total Premium 🔴

📊 Volume Analysis

💰 Premium Analysis

📈 Sentiment Flow

🎯 Unusual Activity

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

#5 GLD - $24,017,881 Total Premium 🟢

📊 Volume Analysis

💰 Premium Analysis

📈 Sentiment Flow

🎯 Unusual Activity

🔥 Top Trades by Premium

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day

#1 XLB XLB 20250919 74 PUT 📉

#2 EEM EEM 20250822 45 PUT 📉

#3 MRNA MRNA 20250808 28.5 CALL 📉

#4 GLXY GLXY 20250808 24 PUT 📉

#5 MRNA MRNA 20250808 28.5 CALL 📉

#6 GLD GLD 20250829 335 CALL 📉

#7 RKT RKT 20250801 15.5 CALL 📉

#8 MRNA MRNA 20250808 28.5 CALL 📉

#9 HYG HYG 20251121 74 PUT 📉

#10 ASTS ASTS 20250808 56.5 CALL 📉

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis

SNV Strategies:

Multi-Leg

NBIS Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Iron Condor/Butterfly

PCG Strategies:

Multi-Leg

KWEB Strategies:

Put Spread

Multi-Leg

HYG Strategies:

Put Spread

Multi-Leg

📊 Market Sentiment Analysis

Overall Market Direction:

Key Insights:

📚 How Retail Investors Can Use This Data

📊 Market Sentiment Analysis

🎯 Support/Resistance Research

🔄 Sector Rotation Insights

📖 Education & Strategy Learning

⚠️ Critical Reminder

🎯 Key Takeaways for Retail Traders

📅 Data Timing & Usage Guidelines

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