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marketsMay 12, 20261 min read

SPY Puts Explode: 740K Volume Despite Bullish Market

SPY puts hit 740,000 contract volume despite bullish market - Smart Money hedging while retail buys.

Daniel Richter
Daniel RichterΒ·Lead Quantitative Analyst

MARKET REALITY CHECK SPY May 12 puts explode with 740,000 contracts πŸ”₯

Market making new highs, but Smart Money buying massive hedges.

When everyone is bullish, it's time to think ⚠️

#options #spy #trading #puts #hedging

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Daniel Richter combines deep market expertise with cutting-edge AI technology. After studying Financial Mathematics at TU Munich and several years at leading investment banks in Frankfurt, he specialized in quantitative trading strategies. At BeInOptions, Daniel leads the analytics team and develops data-driven options strategies. His strength lies in combining classical financial analysis with machine learning – using AI models to identify market patterns and assess risk. "My goal is to make complex options strategies accessible to everyone while leveraging modern analytical tools to make informed decisions."

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