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The Option Block


The Option Block All-Star Panel breaks down the latest developments in the options market, analyzes unusual options activity, explains cutting-edge options strategies, answers listener questions and much more. Whether you're an active options trader or just getting started in the options market, The Option Block will keep you informed and entertained.

Dec 22, 2017

Trading Block: NKE after hours. ATM straddle - $3.40, approx. 5%. Looking back on 2017: The year without volatility.

Odd Block: More Jan 2019 50 "Catastrophe" puts in (TSLA). Size roll/diagonal in Autodesk Inc. (ADSK). Size call party in First Data Corp. (FDC). Closing call party in Blackstone Group LP (BX).

Strategy Block: Uncle Mike Tosaw discusses his most recent trading strategy in SPY.

Mail Block: Options question of the week.

Now it's a party! Bitcoin futures are live on both CME Group and CBOE. But everyone's asking us the $1M question, "When will we get Bitcoin Options?" So we thought we'd ask you: When will we be able to trade options on these futures?

  • Q1 2018
  • Q2 2018
  • Q3 2018
  • Q4 2018

Breaking News Poll: Are you interested in the new Bitcoin futures, except you hate futures? Maybe an ETF is more your speed? Are you interested in trading the new Bitcoin ETF announced today by ICE?

  • Yes
  • No
  • I prefer the Futures
  • This is getting crazy!

Listener questions and comments:

  • Comment from Tom - Let's be honest. If any of us had size Bitcoin we would have sold out ages ago and probably be kicking ourselves right now.

Around the Block/Economic News: Dec 22: Durable Goods, Personal Income, New Home Sales, Consumer Sentiment