🔍 Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-08-06
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
35
Tickers Analyzed
$211,969,992
Total Premium Value
98
Unusual Trades
738,194
Calls vs 398,965 Puts
Total Trades
113
Total Volume
1,137,159
Total Turnover
$211,969,992
🏆 Top Tickers by Premium Value
#1 IBIT - $68,605,200 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 22,420 contracts
Average Trade Size: 22420 contracts
Largest Trade: 22,420 contracts
Current Stock Price: $65.50
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $68,605,200
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➡️ Neutral ($0)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 📉
OTM Volume: 0 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 1
Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 22,420x $35 CALL 2025-08-15 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $68,605,200 | Price: $30.60
Time: 2025-08-06 11:39:38 ET
Premium: $68,605,200 | Price: $30.60
Time: 2025-08-06 11:39:38 ET
#2 HOOD - $30,690,500 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 25,688 contracts
Average Trade Size: 2141 contracts
Largest Trade: 12,580 contracts
Current Stock Price: $102.34
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $30,690,500
Bullish Premium: $88,085
Bearish Premium: $368,885
📉 Bearish ($280,800)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.19 📉
OTM Volume: 12,676 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 3
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 12,580x $90 CALL 2025-08-15 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $16,593,020 | Price: $13.19
Time: 2025-08-06 12:47:29 ET
Premium: $16,593,020 | Price: $13.19
Time: 2025-08-06 12:47:29 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 12,580x $105 CALL 2025-10-17 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $13,510,920 | Price: $10.74
Time: 2025-08-06 12:47:29 ET
Premium: $13,510,920 | Price: $10.74
Time: 2025-08-06 12:47:29 ET
3. 📉 SELL 188x $105 CALL 2025-10-17 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $209,620 | Price: $11.15
Time: 2025-08-06 13:06:26 ET
Premium: $209,620 | Price: $11.15
Time: 2025-08-06 13:06:26 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#3 TSLA - $21,216,234 Total Premium 🟡
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 22,506 contracts
Average Trade Size: 1608 contracts
Largest Trade: 10,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $318.86
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $21,216,234
Bullish Premium: $1,010,375
Bearish Premium: $149,819
📈 Bullish ($860,556)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.47 🟡
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.18 📉
OTM Volume: 11,967 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 6
Peak Trading Hour: 11:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 10,000x $300 CALL 2025-08-08 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $19,550,000 | Price: $19.55
Time: 2025-08-06 11:43:58 ET
Premium: $19,550,000 | Price: $19.55
Time: 2025-08-06 11:43:58 ET
2. 📉 SELL 10,000x $300 PUT 2025-08-08 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $510,000 | Price: $0.51
Time: 2025-08-06 11:43:58 ET
Premium: $510,000 | Price: $0.51
Time: 2025-08-06 11:43:58 ET
3. 📈 BUY 200x $300 CALL 2025-08-08 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $375,000 | Price: $18.75
Time: 2025-08-06 11:48:50 ET
Premium: $375,000 | Price: $18.75
Time: 2025-08-06 11:48:50 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#4 XYZ - $13,503,808 Total Premium 🔴
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 65,680 contracts
Average Trade Size: 13136 contracts
Largest Trade: 13,136 contracts
Current Stock Price: $75.82
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $13,503,808
Bullish Premium: $1,747,088
Bearish Premium: $0
📈 Bullish ($1,747,088)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.20 🔴
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.50 ➡️
OTM Volume: 52,544 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 5
Large Premium Trades: 5
Peak Trading Hour: 14:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📉 UNKNOWN 13,136x $75 PUT 2025-09-19 (ATM) 🚨
Premium: $6,213,328 | Price: $4.73
Time: 2025-08-06 14:59:09 ET
Premium: $6,213,328 | Price: $4.73
Time: 2025-08-06 14:59:09 ET
2. 📉 UNKNOWN 13,136x $70 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $3,638,672 | Price: $2.77
Time: 2025-08-06 14:59:09 ET
Premium: $3,638,672 | Price: $2.77
Time: 2025-08-06 14:59:09 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 13,136x $65 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $1,904,720 | Price: $1.45
Time: 2025-08-06 14:59:09 ET
Premium: $1,904,720 | Price: $1.45
Time: 2025-08-06 14:59:09 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#5 SMCI - $7,916,417 Total Premium 🟢
📊 Volume Analysis
Total Volume: 92,920 contracts
Average Trade Size: 11615 contracts
Largest Trade: 16,300 contracts
Current Stock Price: $46.95
💰 Premium Analysis
Total Premium: $7,916,417
Bullish Premium: $225,546
Bearish Premium: $7,249,951
📉 Bearish ($7,024,405)
📈 Sentiment Flow
Call/Put Ratio: 0.74 🟢
Buy/Sell Ratio: 1.00 📈
OTM Volume: 81,006 contracts
🎯 Unusual Activity
Unusual Trades: 7
Large Premium Trades: 4
Peak Trading Hour: 9:00 ET
🔥 Top Trades by Premium
1. 📈 BUY 11,827x $52 PUT 2025-08-08 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $6,291,964 | Price: $5.32
Time: 2025-08-06 09:55:02 ET
Premium: $6,291,964 | Price: $5.32
Time: 2025-08-06 09:55:02 ET
2. 📈 BUY 11,827x $43 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $957,987 | Price: $0.81
Time: 2025-08-06 09:55:02 ET
Premium: $957,987 | Price: $0.81
Time: 2025-08-06 09:55:02 ET
3. 📉 UNKNOWN 13,684x $55 CALL 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $383,152 | Price: $0.28
Time: 2025-08-06 15:25:43 ET
Premium: $383,152 | Price: $0.28
Time: 2025-08-06 15:25:43 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $7,415,529
Time: 2025-08-06 09:55:02 ET
Time: 2025-08-06 09:55:02 ET
🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 C C 20250815 87 PUT 📉
SELL 20,000 contracts @ $0.28
Spot Price: $92.03
Strike: $87.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $560,000
Moneyness: OTM (5.8%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 10256.4% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 10:24:23 ET
#2 PRMB PRMB 20250919 30 CALL 📈
BUY 20,000 contracts @ $0.40
Spot Price: $26.12
Strike: $30.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $800,000
Moneyness: OTM (-12.9%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 7352.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 14:13:40 ET
#3 IBIT IBIT 20250815 35 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 22,420 contracts @ $30.60
Spot Price: $65.50
Strike: $35.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $68,605,200
Moneyness: ITM (87.1%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 98.2% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 11:39:38 ET
#4 AI AI 20250919 25 CALL 📈
BUY 41,405 contracts @ $1.40
Spot Price: $22.90
Strike: $25.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $5,796,700
Moneyness: OTM (-8.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 686.1% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 12:44:04 ET
#5 NVO NVO 20251017 40 PUT 📉
UNKNOWN 24,630 contracts @ $1.06
Spot Price: $46.06
Strike: $40.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $2,610,780
Moneyness: OTM (15.2%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1976.7% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 10:14:39 ET
#6 SMR SMR 20250808 48 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 18,154 contracts @ $1.54
Spot Price: $45.77
Strike: $48.00
Expiration: 2025-08-08
Premium Value: $2,795,716
Moneyness: OTM (-4.6%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 2286.4% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 11:29:24 ET
#7 PRMB PRMB 20250919 32.5 CALL 📉
SELL 20,000 contracts @ $0.10
Spot Price: $26.11
Strike: $32.50
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $200,000
Moneyness: OTM (-19.6%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1913.9% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 14:13:40 ET
#8 XLF XLF 20260116 63 CALL 📉
SELL 45,000 contracts @ $0.05
Spot Price: $51.96
Strike: $63.00
Expiration: 2026-01-16
Premium Value: $225,000
Moneyness: OTM (-17.5%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 72.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 12:17:15 ET
#9 AI AI 20250815 25 CALL 📉
UNKNOWN 41,405 contracts @ $0.17
Spot Price: $22.90
Strike: $25.00
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $703,885
Moneyness: OTM (-8.4%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 93.3% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 12:44:04 ET
#10 LCID LCID 20250919 2 CALL 📈
BUY 20,000 contracts @ $0.35
Spot Price: $2.21
Strike: $2.00
Expiration: 2025-09-19
Premium Value: $700,000
Moneyness: ITM (10.7%)
Unusual Factors: 🔥 1551.6% of OI, 💰 Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-06 09:52:32 ET
🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
SMCI 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: $43, $52, $55
View: Put-heavy buying suggests downside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
📉 Put-Heavy Strategy: More put buying suggests bearish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $43, $52, $55
XYZ 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: $60, $65, $70
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📈 Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $60, $65, $70
VG 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: $8, $8
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📈 Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $8, $8
MARA Strategies:
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 $17
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
📉 Bear Call Spread: Betting stock stays below $17. Max profit if stock closes below $17 at expiration.
View: Expecting stock to stay below $17
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
📉 Bear Call Spread: Betting stock stays below $17. Max profit if stock closes below $17 at expiration.
AI 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: $25, $25
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
📉 Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $25, $25
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 $25 and $25
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
🔄 Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $25 and $25
📊 Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
$18,186,797
Bullish Premium
$17,028,814
Bearish Premium
📈 Bullish
$1,157,983
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: AKRO - research why institutions are positioning bullishly
📉 Most Bearish Flow: HYG - understand the bearish sentiment drivers
Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!