Robust Mag7 and semiconductor earnings have reinforced investor confidence in the AI trade, lifting the S&P 500 and Nasdaq to fresh highs. Index implied volatility (IV) — the options market’s expectation of future price movement — reset to its lowest level in three months. Despite the backdrop of the Iran conflict and heightened oil prices, […]
Market Analysis
The 3 Most Important Greeks for 0DTE Trading
Discover the three options Greeks that matter most for 0DTE trading: Gamma, Delta, and Charm. Learn how each impacts intraday price action and market maker hedging.
How to Trade the Vanna Rally: Profiting When Volatility Drops
Learn how to identify and trade Vanna-driven rallies. Understand the mechanics of dealer hedging flows when implied volatility collapses and use SpotGamma to time your entries.
Vanna and Charm Explained: The Hidden Greeks Driving Market Rallies
Discover how Vanna and Charm pressure influence S&P 500 price action. Learn how market maker hedging around these ‘hidden’ greeks creates predictable market rallies and pins.
5 Stocks with the Most Predictable Earnings IV Crush
Discover which stocks exhibit the most consistent implied volatility collapse after earnings and how to use SpotGamma Equity Hub to time your entries.
How to Trade GEX Flips: An Intraday Masterclass Using SpotGamma TRACE
One of the most profitable setups in options-land is the GEX Flip—the moment a market transitions from a stable, “pinned” environment into a high-volatility “squeeze” or “slide.” Using the TRACE charts from April 23, 2026, we can see exactly how this transition occurs in real-time. Stage 1: The Stable Open (9:30 AM EST) At the […]
How next week’s earnings could drive volatility
Markets pushed to fresh all-time highs this week, driven by continued strength in AI stocks. One of the notable stores was SMH (the semiconductor ETF) which surged over 30% this month to cap 168% gain in the past year. While euphoric spirits have recently prevailed, next week brings an event-heavy calendar that might shift the […]
The Hidden Mechanics Behind Last Week’s Rally
The S&P 500 has bounced back to record highs, closing decisively above 7,100 after Friday’s 1.2% rally. That marks a 12% rise from March lows in just under three weeks. In that same timeframe, volatility expectations have seemingly collapsed: VIX is down 40% since March 31, dropping from >30 to below 18. Crude oil has […]
Vol Crush Lifts the S&P 500 — Will the Rally Last?
Following last week’s ceasefire announcement, the S&P 500 lifted 3% from roughly 6,550 to 6,800. On the surface, this rally looked like a meaningful shift toward risk-on sentiment as implied volatility collapsed rapidly across all expirations. Similarly, VIX plummeted below 20 for the first time in four weeks, marking one of its largest single-day declines ever. Yet […]
How One Key Level Drove Last Week’s Rally
The S&P 500 bounced back 2% last week after scraping against 6-month lows. Mixed headlines on the Iran conflict explained much of this tug-of-war, yet markets are still holding their breath. For many traders, the rally felt counterintuitive: How can equities rally so furiously if geopolitical uncertainties remain unresolved? When looking at Tuesday’s major bounce in […]