The Market Behind the Market: How Options Activity Can Influence the Price You See
Options activity can influence stocks, SPY, and ES through hedging and related flows. Learn how to use options positioning for context—not a prediction.
The Explosion of 0DTE Options: How Ultra-Short Trades Create Ultra-Big Risks (Part 5 of the Invisible Leverage Series)
The rapid rise of 0DTE (zero-days-to-expiration) options has quietly transformed market behavior by creating massive short-term leverage through hedging flows and intraday speculation. This article explores how ultra-short-dated options amplify volatility, trigger sudden market swings, and create hidden systemic risks that affect even investors who never trade options themselves.