The Hot Options Report: 02-09-26

Join Mark Longo for the Monday, February 9th edition of The Hot Options Report. While the broad market wasn't "blowing the doors off," active traders were busy slinging over 2 million contracts in the usual suspects. We break down the Top 10 most active equity options, tracking heavy zero-day (0DTE) action in Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon, while Nvidia takes the crown with a massive 2.28M contract haul. Plus, we dive into the "Monster" itself, MicroStrategy ($MSTR), as Bitcoin volatility continues to spill over into the equity markets. Whether you're chasing par strikes in Apple or hunting for duration in Alphabet, we have the flow breakdown you need. Key Topics Covered: [0:00] Intro & Market Sentiment: Why it cost nearly 500k contracts just to break into today's Top 10. [1:45] The Crypto Spillover: $MSTR takes #10 as Bitcoin swings continue to drive equity volume. [3:30] Big Tech Duration: Alphabet ($GOOGL) traders eye the 370 strikes—but not for this week. [5:15] The 0DTE Trap: Why zero-day calls in Meta and Microsoft were a "sweaty" trade for the longs. [7:00] Apple & Amazon: Tracking the 275 and 210 strikes as the "Fruit Company" and "Amazonians" struggle. [9:20] Tesla vs. Nvidia: A battle for the top spot. We break down the 1.08 average price for Tesla 420s and the Nvidia 192.50 calls. Get more options data at TheHotOptionsReport.com