π Block Monitor End-of-Day Trading Summary - 2025-08-20
Daily block monitor analysis featuring institutional trading activity and market movements. Educational content for investment research purposes only.
π Executive Summary
π Top Tickers by Premium Value
#1 NVDA - $86,467,875 Total Premium π’
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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Time: 2025-08-20 12:04:17 ET
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Time: 2025-08-20 12:04:17 ET
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Time: 2025-08-20 12:04:17 ET
π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Time: 2025-08-20 12:04:17 ET
#2 QQQ - $56,087,762 Total Premium π΄
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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Time: 2025-08-20 10:26:18 ET
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Time: 2025-08-20 09:39:17 ET
π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Time: 2025-08-20 09:39:17 ET
Time: 2025-08-20 10:47:15 ET
β’ SELL 595x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 520x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ BUY 478x $550 PUT @ $7.99
β’ BUY 478x $550 PUT @ $7.99
β’ UNKNOWN 465x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ BUY 456x $550 PUT @ $8.02
β’ SELL 432x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ SELL 427x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 409x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ UNKNOWN 296x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ BUY 286x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ BUY 286x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ BUY 286x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ BUY 286x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ UNKNOWN 280x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ SELL 281x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ SELL 266x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ SELL 263x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 204x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 204x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 197x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 191x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ BUY 191x $550 PUT @ $8.02
β’ BUY 191x $550 PUT @ $8.02
β’ SELL 166x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ UNKNOWN 162x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ SELL 156x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 135x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 109x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 106x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ SELL 105x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 104x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ UNKNOWN 103x $550 PUT @ $8.10
β’ SELL 103x $550 PUT @ $8.09
β’ UNKNOWN 103x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ UNKNOWN 102x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ UNKNOWN 102x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ SELL 102x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 102x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 102x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ UNKNOWN 102x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ UNKNOWN 101x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.10
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.09
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.08
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.08
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.07
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.07
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.07
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 100x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ SELL 95x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ UNKNOWN 88x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ SELL 86x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ UNKNOWN 85x $550 PUT @ $8.06
β’ SELL 85x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 85x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 83x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 82x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ SELL 81x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 71x $550 PUT @ $8.05
β’ SELL 59x $550 PUT @ $8.04
β’ SELL 48x $550 PUT @ $8.00
β’ SELL 43x $550 PUT @ $7.98
β’ UNKNOWN 34x $550 PUT @ $8.06
#3 IWM - $29,870,363 Total Premium π΄
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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Premium: $7,112,000 | Price: $2.54
Time: 2025-08-20 10:34:35 ET
Premium: $3,855,000 | Price: $2.57
Time: 2025-08-20 09:54:56 ET
π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
#4 SPY - $28,847,332 Total Premium π΄
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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Time: 2025-08-20 09:53:46 ET
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Time: 2025-08-20 11:32:34 ET
Premium: $3,252,000 | Price: $2.71
Time: 2025-08-20 14:10:47 ET
π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
Time: 2025-08-20 11:32:34 ET
#5 ASTS - $15,187,830 Total Premium π‘
π Volume Analysis
π° Premium Analysis
π Sentiment Flow
π― Unusual Activity
π₯ Top Trades by Premium
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Time: 2025-08-20 11:47:44 ET
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Time: 2025-08-20 11:47:44 ET
π Multi-Leg Strategies Detected
π¨ Most Unusual Trades of the Day
#1 IONQ IONQ 20250829 32.5 PUT π
#2 ASTS ASTS 20250829 46.5 CALL π
#3 IONQ IONQ 20250829 38.5 CALL π
#4 GLXY GLXY 20250829 21.5 PUT π
#5 HYG HYG 20251017 77 PUT π
#6 MRNA MRNA 20250829 27.5 CALL π
#7 HYG HYG 20251219 76 PUT π
#8 ASTS ASTS 20250829 40 PUT π
#9 NVDA NVDA 20250919 158 CALL π
#10 GLXY GLXY 20250829 25.5 CALL π
π Multi-Leg Strategy Analysis
QQQ Strategies:
Put Spread
Bearish strategy betting on moderate downside
Profits when: Stock falls below the short put strike
View: Directional put play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Complex Put Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $550 and $550
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
π Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $450, $460
NVDA Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Call-heavy buying suggests upside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Call-Heavy Strategy: More call buying suggests bullish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $158, $175, $185
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
View: Directional call play
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Complex Call Strategy: Mixed positioning with strikes at $180 and $180
IWM Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Put selling suggests range-bound or bullish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
π Put-Selling Strategy: Put selling suggests bullish sentiment or income generation. Strikes: $215, $215
SMCI Strategies:
Call Spread
Bullish strategy betting on moderate upside
Profits when: Stock rises above the short call strike
View: Expecting moderate rise to $50
Volatility Bet: Low-Medium volatility bet
π Bull Call Spread: Betting on stock rising from $42.50 toward $50. Max profit if stock closes above $50 at expiration.
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Call selling suggests range-bound or bearish
Volatility Bet: Low volatility
π Call-Selling Strategy: Call selling suggests expectation of limited upside. Strikes: $44, $44, $47
GME Strategies:
Multi-Leg
Complex strategy with multiple option legs
Profits when: Depends on specific leg combination
View: Put-heavy buying suggests downside expectation
Volatility Bet: Medium volatility
π Put-Heavy Strategy: More put buying suggests bearish sentiment. Multiple strikes: $10, $10, $10
π Market Sentiment Analysis
Overall Market Direction:
Key Insights:
π How Retail Investors Can Use This Data
π 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
π― Support/Resistance Research
- High volume strikes may act as magnets
- Multiple institutions trading same strikes = potential levels
- Combine with technical analysis for confluence
π Sector Rotation Insights
- Which sectors are getting institutional attention?
- Compare activity across different industries
- Look for shifts in institutional focus over time
π Education & Strategy Learning
- Study how professionals structure trades
- Learn about different options strategies
- Understand risk management techniques
β οΈ 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.
π― Key Takeaways for Retail Traders
π 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
Remember: Use this data as ONE piece of your research puzzle, not as standalone trading signals!