Options Boot Camp 373: IBIT vs. Stranger Things plus Misunderstood Options Strats

Options Boot Camp Episode 373 explores two major themes shaping today's options market: the rapid rise of IBIT options volume and the most misunderstood options trading strategies . Hosts Mark Longo and Dan Passarelli break down why strategies like cash-secured puts, long puts, straddles, butterflies, and iron condors are frequently misused by traders, often due to poor education and unrealistic expectations. The discussion explains why "being okay with assignment" is not the same as wanting assignment , and how that distinction can dramatically change trading outcomes. The episode also examines how IBIT options rivaling VIX in volume has reshaped Bitcoin options trading, altered volatility skew, and attracted institutional and premium-selling participants to crypto markets. Designed for traders of all experience levels, Options Boot Camp delivers practical options education, real-world examples, and clear explanations of complex strategies. Produced by the Options Insider Radio Network .

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Options Boot Camp 373: IBIT vs. Stranger Things plus Misunderstood Options Strats is an episode from Options Boot Camp by The Options Insider Inc..

This episode is 24:40 long.

This episode was published on Jan 14, 2026.

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