The Option Block 1461: Wizards, Drones, and Massive Relief Rallies

Is this the "Golden Age" of derivatives trading, or are we just off the rails? In this episode, Mark Longo and the "All-Star Panel" break down an explosive week that saw the S&P 500 rally nearly 700 handles off the lows. With the VIX coming back to earth and new all-time highs on the horizon, the team explores whether the market has finally exhausted the bears. On the Block: The Macro View: A look at the 10% gain in the S&P 500 since late March and why the "Dudes" (Big Tech names like Google, Amazon, and Microsoft) are leading the charge. RMC Recap: Henry "The Flowmaster" Schwartz returns from the Cboe Risk Management Conference with insights on the state of the industry and retail vs. RIA flow at Schwab. Zero DTE Debate: Is selling zero-day options becoming too crowded, or is there still a "free weekend" to be had? The Odd Block: Merlin, Inc. (MRLN): A newcomer specializing in AI-powered autonomous flight (drones). Why is the stock up 300% from its lows? Compass Therapeutics (CMPX): Massive volume in biotech. Is someone betting on a binary event? Lucid Group (LCID): While the rest of the market rallies, the EVs are getting shellacked. We look at the bearish flow and potential "line in the sand" puts.

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This episode is 59:20 long.

This episode was published on Apr 17, 2026.

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