Options Flow Detection
Follow the smart money. Our Options Flow tool detects unusual options activity, block trades, and sweeps that often precede significant price moves.
What is Options Flow Detection?
Options Flow Detection Options Flow analysis tracks large and unusual options orders to identify potential institutional positioning before major price moves occur.
By monitoring trade size, aggressiveness (sweeps vs blocks), and sentiment (calls vs puts), traders can gain insight into what informed money is betting on.
Key Features
Unusual Activity Detection
Automatically flag orders that exceed normal volume and size thresholds
Sweep Detection
Identify aggressive orders that sweep across multiple exchanges simultaneously
Sentiment Dashboard
See aggregate call/put flow sentiment with bullish/bearish indicators
Historical Flow
Review past flow to identify patterns before earnings and events
How It Works
Order Monitoring
Track every options trade across all major exchanges in real-time
Filtering
Filter for unusual size, premium, and aggressiveness relative to normal activity
Classification
Categorize trades as sweeps, blocks, splits, and multi-leg orders
Alerting
Push alerts when significant flow matches your criteria
Use Cases
Spot unusual accumulation before quarterly reports
Detect positioning ahead of FDA approvals, M&A, or macro events
Confirm breakouts with supporting institutional flow
Identify extreme sentiment for potential reversals
Frequently Asked Questions
What is unusual options activity?
Unusual options activity refers to options orders that significantly exceed normal trading volume for a particular stock or strike. This could indicate institutional positioning, informed trading, or hedging before major news events.
What is an options sweep?
An options sweep is an aggressive order that routes across multiple exchanges simultaneously to get filled at the best available prices. Sweeps typically indicate urgency and conviction, as the trader is willing to pay up to establish their position quickly.
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