The Hot Options Report: 02-02-2026

Welcome to the Hot Options Report for Monday, February 2, 2026. Today marks a historic "game changer" in the derivatives market as we witness the official kick-off of zero-day (0DTE) single-name equity options trading for Monday, Wednesday, and Friday expirations. In this episode, we break down the Top 10 most active options chains on the tape, tracking the massive volume shifts in retail favorites and tech giants alike. From the "zero-day dance" in Meta to the post-earnings volatility in Palantir, we dive into the strikes, premiums, and unusual activity impacting your trading account today. Inside This Episode: The 0DTE Phenomenon: How zero-day paper dominated the tape in Meta (META), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT). Big Tech Movers: A deep dive into Apple's (AAPL) massive 4% pop and why the 265 calls were a "home run" for zero-day traders. Earnings Watch: Analyzing Palantir (PLTR) heading into their announcement and the heavy action on the 160 strike. Market Laggards: Why Tesla (TSLA) and Nvidia (NVDA) felt the pressure despite the broader tech bid. Retail Hits: Updates on GameStop (GME) and the ongoing "drubbing" of Robinhood (HOOD) as it slips toward the $90 mark. Whether you're looking to "kick the tires and light the fires" on your own data or just stay ahead of the daily tape, the Hot Options Report has you covered. Get the Data: Visit TheHotOptionsReport.com to crunch the numbers yourself and see the full top 10 list.