🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-08-05
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
28
Tickers Analyzed
$214,312,654
Total Premium Value
104
Unusual Trades
538,058
Calls vs 402,030 Puts
Total Trades
109
Total Volume
940,088
Total Turnover
$214,312,654
🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value
#1 MAR - $75,085,870 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 26,029 contracts
Average Trade Size: 5206 contracts
Largest Trade: 14,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $259.82
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $75,085,870
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $26,792,900
📉 Bearish ($26,792,900)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 2
Peak Trading Hour: 15:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 14,000x $240 CALL 2026-01-16 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $48,230,000 | Price: $34.45
Time: 2025-08-05 12:26:09 ET
Premium: $48,230,000 | Price: $34.45
Time: 2025-08-05 12:26:09 ET
2. 📉 SELL 12,000x $240 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $26,760,000 | Price: $22.30
Time: 2025-08-05 12:26:09 ET
Premium: $26,760,000 | Price: $22.30
Time: 2025-08-05 12:26:09 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 10x $240 CALL 2026-01-16 (ITM)
Premium: $33,000 | Price: $33.00
Time: 2025-08-05 15:02:40 ET
Premium: $33,000 | Price: $33.00
Time: 2025-08-05 15:02:40 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#2 COIN - $34,226,500 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 13,970 contracts
Average Trade Size: 13970 contracts
Largest Trade: 13,970 contracts
Current Stock Price: $301.46
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $34,226,500
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➡️ Neutral ($0)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 13,970 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 1
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 13,970x $320 CALL 2025-10-17 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $34,226,500 | Price: $24.50
Time: 2025-08-05 14:32:15 ET
Premium: $34,226,500 | Price: $24.50
Time: 2025-08-05 14:32:15 ET
#3 PLTR - $33,873,832 Total Premium 🟡
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 30,052 contracts
Average Trade Size: 7513 contracts
Largest Trade: 15,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $171.70
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $33,873,832
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $450,000
📉 Bearish ($450,000)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.50 🟡
Buy/Sell Ratio: 1.00 📈
OTM Volume: 15,000 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 2
Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 15,000x $150 CALL 2025-08-08 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $33,315,000 | Price: $22.21
Time: 2025-08-05 11:32:32 ET
Premium: $33,315,000 | Price: $22.21
Time: 2025-08-05 11:32:32 ET
2. 📈 BUY 15,000x $150 PUT 2025-08-08 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $450,000 | Price: $0.30
Time: 2025-08-05 11:32:32 ET
Premium: $450,000 | Price: $0.30
Time: 2025-08-05 11:32:32 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 40x $150 CALL 2025-08-08 (ITM)
Premium: $82,240 | Price: $20.56
Time: 2025-08-05 11:48:06 ET
Premium: $82,240 | Price: $20.56
Time: 2025-08-05 11:48:06 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#4 IWM - $15,244,388 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 126,938 contracts
Average Trade Size: 2539 contracts
Largest Trade: 24,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $221.16
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $15,244,388
Bullish Premium: $5,175,232
Bearish Premium: $2,180,290
📈 Bullish ($2,994,942)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.45 ➡️
OTM Volume: 126,938 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 27
Large Premium Trades: 20
Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 10,000x $213 PUT 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $2,700,000 | Price: $2.70
Time: 2025-08-05 10:17:30 ET
Premium: $2,700,000 | Price: $2.70
Time: 2025-08-05 10:17:30 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 21,500x $212 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $2,601,500 | Price: $1.21
Time: 2025-08-05 12:05:27 ET
Premium: $2,601,500 | Price: $1.21
Time: 2025-08-05 12:05:27 ET
3. 📈 BUY 24,000x $210 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $1,632,000 | Price: $0.68
Time: 2025-08-05 09:55:17 ET
Premium: $1,632,000 | Price: $0.68
Time: 2025-08-05 09:55:17 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#5 GLD - $11,847,828 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 99,350 contracts
Average Trade Size: 19870 contracts
Largest Trade: 43,561 contracts
Current Stock Price: $312.07
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $11,847,828
Bullish Premium: $280,000
Bearish Premium: $11,567,828
📉 Bearish ($11,287,828)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.10 📉
OTM Volume: 55,789 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 5
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 SELL 43,561x $315 CALL 2025-08-15 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $8,320,151 | Price: $1.91
Time: 2025-08-05 14:28:35 ET
Premium: $8,320,151 | Price: $1.91
Time: 2025-08-05 14:28:35 ET
2. 📉 SELL 43,561x $325 CALL 2025-08-22 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $3,092,831 | Price: $0.71
Time: 2025-08-05 14:28:35 ET
Premium: $3,092,831 | Price: $0.71
Time: 2025-08-05 14:28:35 ET
3. 📈 BUY 10,000x $340 CALL 2025-08-29 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $280,000 | Price: $0.28
Time: 2025-08-05 11:47:44 ET
Premium: $280,000 | Price: $0.28
Time: 2025-08-05 11:47:44 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 SLB SLB 20250815 35 CALL 📉
SELL 10,000 contracts @ $0.19
Spot Price: $33.38
Strike: $35.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $190,000
Moneyness: OTM (-4.6%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 333333.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 14:12:47 ET
#2 CELH CELH 20250815 52 CALL 📉
SELL 12,735 contracts @ $0.47
Spot Price: $43.65
Strike: $52.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $598,545
Moneyness: OTM (-16.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 35375.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 13:28:27 ET
#3 GLD GLD 20250822 325 CALL 📉
SELL 43,561 contracts @ $0.71
Spot Price: $311.27
Strike: $325.00
Expiration: 2025-08-22
Premium Value: $3,092,831
Moneyness: OTM (-4.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 19800.5% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 14:28:35 ET
#4 MAR MAR 20260116 240 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 14,000 contracts @ $34.45
Spot Price: $259.82
Strike: $240.00
Expiration: 2026-01-16
Premium Value: $48,230,000
Moneyness: ITM (8.3%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 4635.8% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 12:26:09 ET
#5 HYG HYG 20250815 78 PUT 📉
SELL 100,000 contracts @ $0.03
Spot Price: $80.13
Strike: $78.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $300,000
Moneyness: OTM (2.7%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 21.4% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 11:18:15 ET
#6 KRE KRE 20251017 60 CALL 📈
BUY 10,000 contracts @ $2.79
Spot Price: $59.72
Strike: $60.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $2,790,000
Moneyness: ATM (-0.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 4717.0% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 13:41:22 ET
#7 GLD GLD 20250829 340 CALL 📈
BUY 10,000 contracts @ $0.28
Spot Price: $312.07
Strike: $340.00
Expiration: 2025-08-29
Premium Value: $280,000
Moneyness: OTM (-8.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 4081.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 11:47:44 ET
#8 PLTR PLTR 20250808 150 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 15,000 contracts @ $22.21
Spot Price: $171.80
Strike: $150.00
Expiration: 2025-08-08
Premium Value: $33,315,000
Moneyness: ITM (14.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 335.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 11:32:32 ET
#9 COIN COIN 20251017 320 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 13,970 contracts @ $24.50
Spot Price: $301.46
Strike: $320.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $34,226,500
Moneyness: OTM (-5.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 89.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 14:32:15 ET
#10 GLD GLD 20250815 315 CALL 📉
SELL 43,561 contracts @ $1.91
Spot Price: $311.27
Strike: $315.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $8,320,151
Moneyness: ATM (-1.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 35.1% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-05 14:28:35 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
MAR 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 $240 and $240
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $240 and $240
UBER 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 $105 and $105
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $105 and $105
GLD 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: $315, $325
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📉 Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $315, $325
SLB 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 $35 and $35
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $35 and $35
AI Strategies:
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
📈 Market Bias: Bullish
View: Expecting moderate rise to $28
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
📈 Bull Call Spread: Betting on stock rising from $23.22 toward $28. Max profit if stock closes above $28 at expiration.
View: Expecting moderate rise to $28
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
📈 Bull Call Spread: Betting on stock rising from $23.22 toward $28. Max profit if stock closes above $28 at expiration.
📊 Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
$16,865,579
Bullish Premium
$47,410,269
Bearish Premium
📉 Bearish
$30,544,690
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: MAR - 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!