πŸ” Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-08-11

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.

πŸ“Š Executive Summary

31
Tickers Analyzed
$239,097,840
Total Premium Value
111
Unusual Trades
590,765
Calls vs 814,582 Puts
Total Trades 123
Total Volume 1,405,347
Total Turnover $239,097,840

πŸ† Top Tickers by Premium Value

#1 WYNN - $86,950,000 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 47,000 contracts
Average Trade Size: 47000 contracts
Largest Trade: 47,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $108.03

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $86,950,000
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➑️ Neutral ($0)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 0 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 1
Large Premium Trades: 1
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 47,000x $95 CALL 2025-12-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $86,950,000 | Price: $18.50
Time: 2025-08-11 12:37:53 ET

#2 BMNR - $35,418,448 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 54,345 contracts
Average Trade Size: 1181 contracts
Largest Trade: 14,999 contracts
Current Stock Price: $65.18

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $35,418,448
Bullish Premium: $483,360
Bearish Premium: $1,220,357
πŸ“‰ Bearish ($736,997)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.71 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.96 πŸ“ˆ
OTM Volume: 38,861 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 34
Large Premium Trades: 16
Peak Trading Hour: 13:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 14,999x $55 CALL 2025-08-15 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $18,178,788 | Price: $12.12
Time: 2025-08-11 11:27:45 ET
2. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 14,999x $70 CALL 2025-08-22 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $10,679,288 | Price: $7.12
Time: 2025-08-11 11:27:45 ET
3. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 1,437x $70 CALL 2025-08-22 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $860,763 | Price: $5.99
Time: 2025-08-11 13:29:22 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $29,653,023
Time: 2025-08-11 11:27:45 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 14,999x $55 CALL @ $12.12
β€’ UNKNOWN 14,999x $70 CALL @ $7.12
β€’ BUY 14,999x $45 PUT @ $0.53
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $3,442,574
Time: 2025-08-11 13:29:22 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 1,437x $70 CALL @ $5.99
β€’ UNKNOWN 1,437x $70 CALL @ $5.99
β€’ UNKNOWN 1,438x $70 CALL @ $5.96
β€’ UNKNOWN 360x $70 CALL @ $6.02
β€’ UNKNOWN 360x $70 CALL @ $6.02
β€’ UNKNOWN 360x $70 CALL @ $6.00
β€’ UNKNOWN 360x $70 CALL @ $5.96

#3 IWM - $23,034,927 Total Premium πŸ”΄

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 90,112 contracts
Average Trade Size: 12873 contracts
Largest Trade: 43,999 contracts
Current Stock Price: $221.61

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $23,034,927
Bullish Premium: $32,315
Bearish Premium: $0
πŸ“ˆ Bullish ($32,315)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.00 πŸ”΄
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 90,112 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 5
Peak Trading Hour: 9:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 43,999x $210 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $11,659,735 | Price: $2.65
Time: 2025-08-11 09:37:14 ET
2. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 43,999x $209 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $10,779,755 | Price: $2.45
Time: 2025-08-11 09:37:14 ET
3. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 596x $210 PUT 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $167,476 | Price: $2.81
Time: 2025-08-11 09:51:51 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $22,439,490
Time: 2025-08-11 09:37:14 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 43,999x $210 PUT @ $2.65
β€’ UNKNOWN 43,999x $209 PUT @ $2.45
Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $563,122
Time: 2025-08-11 09:51:51 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 596x $210 PUT @ $2.81
β€’ UNKNOWN 562x $210 PUT @ $2.82
β€’ UNKNOWN 505x $210 PUT @ $2.82
β€’ UNKNOWN 336x $210 PUT @ $2.82

#4 SMCI - $15,092,000 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 59,200 contracts
Average Trade Size: 19733 contracts
Largest Trade: 29,000 contracts
Current Stock Price: $46.10

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $15,092,000
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $15,092,000
πŸ“‰ Bearish ($15,092,000)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 1.00 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 29,000 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 2
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 12:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ SELL 29,000x $45 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $12,470,000 | Price: $4.30
Time: 2025-08-11 12:08:22 ET
2. πŸ“‰ SELL 29,000x $60 CALL 2025-09-19 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $2,088,000 | Price: $0.72
Time: 2025-08-11 12:08:22 ET
3. πŸ“‰ SELL 1,200x $45 CALL 2025-09-19 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $534,000 | Price: $4.45
Time: 2025-08-11 13:57:40 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $14,558,000
Time: 2025-08-11 12:08:22 ET
β€’ SELL 29,000x $45 CALL @ $4.30
β€’ SELL 29,000x $60 CALL @ $0.72

#5 IONQ - $9,965,352 Total Premium 🟒

πŸ“Š Volume Analysis

Total Volume: 53,964 contracts
Average Trade Size: 17988 contracts
Largest Trade: 17,988 contracts
Current Stock Price: $45.75

πŸ’° Premium Analysis

Total Premium: $9,965,352
Bullish Premium: $0
Bearish Premium: $0
➑️ Neutral ($0)

πŸ“ˆ Sentiment Flow

Call/Put Ratio: 0.67 🟒
Buy/Sell Ratio: 0.00 πŸ“‰
OTM Volume: 35,976 contracts

🎯 Unusual Activity

Unusual Trades: 3
Large Premium Trades: 3
Peak Trading Hour: 10:00 ET

πŸ”₯ Top Trades by Premium

1. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 17,988x $42 CALL 2025-08-15 (ITM) 🚨
Premium: $7,896,732 | Price: $4.39
Time: 2025-08-11 10:26:00 ET
2. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 17,988x $48 CALL 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $1,924,716 | Price: $1.07
Time: 2025-08-11 10:26:00 ET
3. πŸ“‰ UNKNOWN 17,988x $36 PUT 2025-08-15 (OTM) 🚨
Premium: $143,904 | Price: $0.08
Time: 2025-08-11 10:26:00 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategies Detected

Multi-Leg - Total Premium: $9,965,352
Time: 2025-08-11 10:26:00 ET
β€’ UNKNOWN 17,988x $42 CALL @ $4.39
β€’ UNKNOWN 17,988x $48 CALL @ $1.07
β€’ UNKNOWN 17,988x $36 PUT @ $0.08

🚨 Most Unusual Trades of the Day

#1 PATH PATH 20250829 9.5 PUT πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 15,165 contracts @ $0.05
Spot Price: $10.65
Strike: $9.50
Expiration: 2025-08-29
Premium Value: $75,825
Moneyness: OTM (12.2%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 116653.8% of OI
Time: 2025-08-11 09:49:50 ET

#2 BMNR BMNR 20250822 70 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 14,999 contracts @ $7.12
Spot Price: $65.18
Strike: $70.00
Expiration: 2025-08-22
Premium Value: $10,679,288
Moneyness: OTM (-6.9%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 93743.8% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 11:27:45 ET

#3 AI AI 20250815 20.5 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 21,990 contracts @ $0.13
Spot Price: $16.75
Strike: $20.50
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $285,870
Moneyness: OTM (-18.3%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 68718.8% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 10:17:02 ET

#4 GLXY GLXY 20250815 31.5 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 14,998 contracts @ $0.87
Spot Price: $30.00
Strike: $31.50
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $1,304,826
Moneyness: OTM (-4.8%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 34879.1% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 12:43:37 ET

#5 AI AI 20250815 20.5 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 6,799 contracts @ $0.09
Spot Price: $16.86
Strike: $20.50
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $61,191
Moneyness: OTM (-17.8%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 21246.9% of OI
Time: 2025-08-11 13:38:51 ET

#6 WYNN WYNN 20251219 95 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 47,000 contracts @ $18.50
Spot Price: $108.03
Strike: $95.00
Expiration: 2025-12-19
Premium Value: $86,950,000
Moneyness: ITM (13.7%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 9771.3% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 12:37:53 ET

#7 U U 20250815 31.5 PUT πŸ“ˆ

BUY 28,864 contracts @ $0.24
Spot Price: $34.13
Strike: $31.50
Expiration: 2025-08-15
Premium Value: $692,736
Moneyness: OTM (8.3%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 19502.7% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 11:57:09 ET

#8 NVO NVO 20250912 43 PUT πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 16,820 contracts @ $0.31
Spot Price: $50.16
Strike: $43.00
Expiration: 2025-09-12
Premium Value: $521,420
Moneyness: OTM (16.6%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 17705.3% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 10:53:00 ET

#9 XLP XLP 20251017 78 PUT πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 125,000 contracts @ $0.65
Spot Price: $82.35
Strike: $78.00
Expiration: 2025-10-17
Premium Value: $8,125,000
Moneyness: OTM (5.6%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 7626.6% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 09:44:54 ET

#10 BMNR BMNR 20250822 70 CALL πŸ“‰

UNKNOWN 1,438 contracts @ $5.96
Spot Price: $61.22
Strike: $70.00
Expiration: 2025-08-22
Premium Value: $857,048
Moneyness: OTM (-12.5%)
Unusual Factors: πŸ”₯ 8987.5% of OI, πŸ’° Large Premium
Time: 2025-08-11 13:29:22 ET

🎭 Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis

EQT Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
πŸ“ˆ Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $42, $45
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $3,315,892):
β€’ UNKNOWN 12,979x $45 PUT @ $1.48
β€’ UNKNOWN 15,500x $42 PUT @ $0.90

RGTI Strategies:

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“‰ Market Bias: Bearish
View: Put-heavy buying suggests downside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
πŸ“‰ Put-Heavy Strategy: More put buying suggests bearish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $13, $14
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $2,169,930):
β€’ BUY 30,999x $14 PUT @ $0.49
β€’ BUY 30,999x $13 PUT @ $0.21

MCD 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
πŸ”„ Complex Multi-Leg: Balanced calls/puts suggest volatility play or hedge. Strikes: $300, $310
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $1,620,000):
β€’ BUY 10,000x $300 PUT @ $0.94
β€’ SELL 10,000x $310 CALL @ $0.68

BMNR Strategies:

Call Spread

Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside

Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike

πŸ“‰ Market Bias: Bearish
View: Expecting stock to stay below $70
Volatility Bet: Low volatility bet
πŸ“‰ Bear Call Spread: Betting stock stays below $70. Max profit if stock closes below $70 at expiration.
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $157,080):
β€’ SELL 200x $70 CALL @ $6.60
β€’ BUY 38x $70 CALL @ $6.60

Multi-Leg

Complex strategy with multiple option legs

Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Bullish
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
πŸ“ˆ Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $45, $55, $70
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $29,653,023):
β€’ UNKNOWN 14,999x $55 CALL @ $12.12
β€’ UNKNOWN 14,999x $70 CALL @ $7.12
β€’ BUY 14,999x $45 PUT @ $0.53

PCG Strategies:

Call Spread

Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside

Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike

πŸ“ˆ Market Bias: Neutral-Bullish
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
πŸ”„ Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $17 and $20
Strategy Legs (Total Premium: $600,000):
β€’ BUY 10,000x $17 CALL @ $0.50
β€’ UNKNOWN 10,000x $20 CALL @ $0.10

πŸ“Š Market Sentiment Analysis

Overall Market Direction:

$5,120,960
Bullish Premium
$26,663,184
Bearish Premium
πŸ“‰ Bearish
$21,542,224

Key Insights:

Most Bullish Flow: UPST (call/put ratio: 1.00)
Most Bearish Flow: CSCO (call/put ratio: 0.00)
Total Unusual Volume Trades: 111 (high volume relative to OI)
Total Large Premium Trades: 69 (>$100k premium value)

πŸ“š How Retail Investors Can Use This Data

πŸ“Š 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

πŸ”„ Sector Rotation Insights

  • Which sectors are getting institutional attention?
  • Compare activity across different industries
  • Look for shifts in institutional focus over time

πŸ“– 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

πŸ“… 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

πŸ”₯ High Unusual Activity: Multiple trades with volume exceeding 10% of OI suggest institutional positioning for research
πŸ’° Large Premium Trades: Significant capital deployment indicates strong institutional conviction - study the context
πŸ“ˆ Most Bullish Flow: UPST - research why institutions are positioning bullishly
πŸ“‰ Most Bearish Flow: CSCO - 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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