Cheddar Flow Blog
Massive $3.8M Bearish Sweep Trades Hit SPY 520 Strike for December 2025 Expiration
Today’s most notable options activity was detected amongst SPY puts, specifically focused on two expiration dates: December 19, 2025 and September 19, 2025. The standout trade is a large
RAMP Stock Analysis: Comprehensive Investment Guide for LiveRamp Holdings
RAMP Stock Introduction and Recent Performance RAMP stock has demonstrated significant volatility and momentum in recent months, capturing investor attention with its impressive performance following
Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran Sends Oil Prices Plummeting and Markets Soaring
Key Takeaways Ceasefire Between Israel and Iran In a significant development, President Donald Trump announced a phased ceasefire between Israel and Iran following a 12-day
Tesla $400 Call LEAPS Show $4M Bullish Bet with 571 Days to Expiration
The options data reveals a significant bullish position in Tesla (TSLA) through January 15, 2027 call options with a $400 strike price. With Tesla’s current
US Attack on Iran and the Ripple Effects on Financial Markets and Oil Prices
Key Takeaways: The US Attack on Iran The US’s direct strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities over the weekend have sent shockwaves through global financial markets.
MSTR Call Options See $9.5M in Bullish Flow and High V/OI 7 Days Ahead of Expiry
With just seven calendar days left until the 27 June 2025 expiration, traders pounced on short-dated MicroStrategy calls at 382.5-390 strikes. The most notable flow
How Delta Hedging Works with Option Trading
Delta hedging is a strategy in options trading that reduces directional risk from price movements in the underlying asset. The goal is to reach delta
CRCL Call Options Surge with High Volume and Premiums in Final Days Before Expiry
A major spike in volume relative to open interest for CRCL 150 strike calls reveals aggressive bullish sentiment and unusually high conviction trades. The most notable
Fed Holds Rates Steady in June 2025 FOMC Press Conference, Citing Stagflation Concerns
Key Takeaways: Fed Holds Rates Steady The June 2025 Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) press conference delivered a message of caution and patience as the
Understanding the Put-Call Ratio and Its Market Insights
Understanding market sentiment is crucial for options traders, and the put-call ratio is a key tool in this process. This ratio compares the trading volume
Traders Drop $3 Million on NVDA Calls in Aggressive Sweep Ahead of July Expiry
A large sweep order targeting NVDA 07/11/2025 $146 call options reflects a strong bullish stance with over $3 million in premium deployed. The volume surpassing open interest suggests new money entering the trade,
Is the Stock Market Closed on Veterans Day?
Ever wondered how holidays affect the stock market? Understanding stock market holiday schedules can be crucial for planning your trading activities. Most federal holidays, like
Highly Unusual VIX Call Activity: 30K-Contract Buy, $1.2M Premium, 2 Days to Expiry
Today’s standout trade was a single block of 30,000 June 18 2025 VIX 20.5 calls bought at $0.39 when spot VIX was at 19.07. Daily volume
Iran’s Signals De-escalation as Financial Markets and Oil Prices Retreat
Key Takeaways Iran Signals De-escalation After days of intense missile exchanges between Israel and Iran, Iran has begun signaling a willingness to de-escalate tensions and
US and Middle Eastern Geopolitical Risks Surge After Israel-Iran Escalation
Key Takeaways Israel-Iran Escalation Israel’s launch of “Operation Rising Lion” marks a turning point in the long-running shadow war with Iran. In the early hours
NVDA Sees $1.3M Put Sweep—Exceptional Volume-to-Open Interest Ratio Warns of Bearish Move
This NVDA options trade represents a substantial bearish bet with $1.3 million in premium paid for 3,000 put contracts at the $145 strike expiring June
Starbucks Stock Split: History, Impact, and Future Outlook
In the world of investing, few events capture the attention of both seasoned investors and newcomers quite like a stock split. For a global brand
PLTR $200 Bullish Call LEAPS Options Bet on Palantir Through January 2026
Today’s option flow data showed significant bullish positioning in Palantir Technologies (PLTR) through $200 strike call options expiring January 16, 2026. With approximately 7 months
