In this action-packed episode, Mark Longo and Scott Bauer of Prosper Trading Academy dissect a market where standard playbooks are being thrown out the window. From "meme-style" moves in Silver to heavy hedging in the S&P 500, we break down the institutional flow and retail frenzy.

• The Equity Craze: Why everyone has put spreads on the brain. We analyze the heavy volume in the E-mini S&P 500 March 6600/6500 vertical and the "frothy" volatility return to the Russell 2000.

• Energy Inflection: WTI Crude is at a crossroads. We discuss the $5-$10 move potential based on geopolitical headlines and the "Grand Slam" reversal in Natural Gas.

• Meme Stock Metals: Triple-digit volatility in Silver has transformed it into a meme-trader's paradise. Are the April 125 calls a total YOLO, or is there method to the madness?

Is the early 2024 equity rally finally facing a reality check? Join Mark Longo and Kevin Green, Senior Markets Correspondent at Schwab Network, as they break down a wild week in the futures options markets. From "rotation trades" in the indices to the aftermath of a "Black Friday" in silver, we cover the moves that matter.

In this episode, we dive into:

• Equities: Is the recent pullback a healthy correction or the start of something deeper? We analyze the massive 0DTE flow in the E-mini S&P 500 and a curious 22-day downside hedge in the 6,500 puts. Plus, a look at the carnage in small caps and concerning trends in commercial real estate.

• Metals: We recap the "blow-off top" in Silver. With implied volatility hitting near triple digits, is the stampede over, or are traders just reloading for the next run? Kevin shares his boots-on-the-ground experience from the physical silver market.

• Agriculture: Soybeans are back on the menu! We explore the spike in July soybean calls and how South American production targets are shifting the narrative for 2026.

This episode of This Week in Futures Options (TWIFO) captures a high-stakes, "all-red" day across the global markets. Host Mark Longo and veteran analyst Dan Gramza break down a massive sell-off hitting everything from equities and crypto to metals, providing actionable insights into whether this is a "big adios" or a buying opportunity.

The markets are seeing a sea of red as equities, metals, and crypto face intense selling pressure. Mark and Dan navigate the wreckage to find where the volatility is exploding and where the smart money is positioning itself amidst the carnage.

• Metals Meltdown: A deep dive into the "Silver Madness." With Silver down over 34% this week, the team discusses triple-digit volatility levels and whether the market has finally reached a "double bottom" or if there's more pain to come.

• Equities Rotation: Is the AI trade finally over? Analysis of the aggressive unwind in the S&P 500 and the rotation into small caps (Russell 2000), including the impact of the newly launched zero-day (0DTE) options on major individual components like Tesla and Nvidia.

• Crypto Carnage: Bitcoin takes a 22% hit since Monday. Dan explores the correlation between the NASDAQ and Bitcoin, identifying the $60,000 level as the next crucial psychological floor.

• Movers & Shakers: A breakdown of the rare "Light Side" winners (Milk and Soybeans) versus the "Dark Side" losers (Silver, Bitcoin, and Natural Gas).

• Energy & Ags: Why the geopolitical tension between the US and Iran is the "X-factor" for Crude Oil and why Natural Gas continues its downward slide despite cold temperatures.

• S&P 500 (ES): Analysis of a massive 30,000-contract put spread trade (6,600/6,650) and what it signals for market sentiment over the next 15 days.

• Silver (SI): High-volume activity in the March 70 puts and the surprising demand for "lottery ticket" March par (100) calls.

• Bitcoin (BTC): Institutional vs. Retail flow, including a look at the "stock repair" strategies appearing in the March cycle.