The Option Block 1382: Triple Animal Spirits in U, Silver and Hood, Plus Tesla and More

In this episode of The Option Block, the hosts delve into the recent trends and record-breaking volumes in the options market. Mark Longo, Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz, and "Uncle" Mike Tosaw discuss the remarkable 1.17 billion contracts traded in May 2025 and the factors behind this surge. They analyze trading activity in companies like Unity Software, Kraft Heinz, and Chipotle, highlighting notable options trades and market movements. The episode also explores Tesla's downside activity and the implications of macroeconomic factors on market volatility. Additionally, the hosts address listener questions about the highest volume days and weeks in options trading history.

00:00 Introduction to Options Insider Radio Network

01:04 Meet the Hosts and Co-Hosts & Kicking Off the Option Block Show

06:02 Market Analysis and Trends

14:51 Trading Volume and Market Activity

27:00 Apple Trade Poll Results

27:17 Palantir's Market Impact

28:51 Amazon's Cloud Investment

30:01 Tesla's Market Movements

30:27 Analyzing Tesla Puts

34:01 Unity Software's Volatility

39:34 Kraft Heinz Market Analysis

41:45 Kratos Defense Insights

44:19 Chipotle's Market Performance

47:43 Mail Block: Listener Questions

50:14 Around the Block: Market Watch