Options Flow Analysis
Tracking and analysis of institutional options trading activity to identify market sentiment.
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What is Options Flow?
Options Flow tracks large institutional trades to gauge market sentiment. Institutions use options for leverage and liquidity, often positioning before big moves.
Learn more: Options Flow Features | Options Flow Dashboard | Options Flow Scanner
Trade Types
| Type | Description | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Block Trades | Large single transactions | High conviction |
| Sweep Trades | Split across exchanges, fast | Urgent, aggressive |
| Split Trades | Single exchange, algorithmic | Minimize impact |
Dashboard Visualizations
Cumulative Flow
Net premium (Bullish minus Bearish) throughout the day. Rising line = sustained bullish accumulation.
Heatmaps
Flow intensity across Strike Prices and Expiration Dates. This pinpoints the exact "bet."
Flow Scanner
Filter by Premium > $1M, Bullish Sweeps, OTM Puts, and more.
Divergence Scan
Finds discrepancies between price and flow:
| Divergence | Signal |
|---|---|
| Bullish | Price falling, Call buying rising |
| Bearish | Price rising, Put buying rising |
TradesViz Features
- Block, Sweep, Split categorization
- Cumulative flow charts
- Strike/Expiry heatmaps
- Divergence scanning
- Integration with trade journal
Where to find it in TradesViz
Example
500k Bullish Sweep on AMD 100C expiring next week. Cumulative flow is +2M.