Google $GOOGL had its earnings today and is now up over 11% in after hours trading. We spotted some unusual options flow activity most notably in the 1/16/2026 150 Call contract heading into the event.

But how do we know that smart money was really BUYING these...Let's dive in The answer can be found within the options contract volume and open interest data. Options order flow can be really helpful in spotting these type of trades but it's just one piece to the puzzle.

Fixed Strike Volatility (FSV) is one of the most fundamentally important concepts in options trading, yet so many fail to understand the importance and severity of it. So, what is Fixed Strike Volatility and why is it so important to understand? Let’s dive in. 🧵 1/ At it’s core, Fixed Strike Volatility is actually quite easy to understand. You’re simply looking at the Implied Volatility of a “fixed” strike like the $SPY 453c, and tracking how that IV changes when the spot price of $SPY changes.

Banks in turmoil as SVB Financial Sell-Off sparks $47 billion plunge in U.S. markets $SIVB

Some key things happening 🧵 1) Massive losses hit the biggest U.S. banks on Thursday, as investors reacted to a significant sell-off of securities by SVB, which led to a $1.8 billion loss. The bank has been grappling with a steep outflow of deposits, causing a more than 50% drop in its stock.

Thread: When looking at #darkpool trades that are placed deep in after hours, there can sometimes be key aspects of this information that can help you understand market dynamics going into future trading sessions. Here are some tips on how to utilize this information better:

https://twitter.com/CheddarFlow/status/1445174291901861889

1/ Looking at $SPY from its activity on Oct 4th, the dark pool level information was showing us that there was support being created at price point 427.10. Although it dipped slightly below this price for a moment, the support level held strong and closed above it for the day.