Most traders think options wins come from nailing direction. That matters — but it’s not the whole story.
What’s changed my approach is stacking two profit drivers into a single trade by entering while implied volatility (IV) is still quiet.
I look for unusually large options orders hitting the market, get positioned quickly, and let the trade work from both price movement and IV expansion as attention builds.
Think of a calm pond. Then a massive boulder hits the water and ripples spread everywhere.
That boulder is the whale order. The ripples are the IV spike that follows.
If you’re already positioned before the splash, you ride the move. If you wait, you’re paying top dollar for the same exposure.
The Setup: Low IV, Big Orders, Fast Detection
Speed is everything. My system detects large orders within roughly 60 seconds of hitting the market.
That allows me to enter while IV is still compressed, before most traders even see what’s happening.
One example was an order I flagged on Carrier Global (CARR) that came through at more than 140% of average daily options volume.
That kind of activity isn’t random. It’s often the spark that draws in follow-on flow and pushes IV higher.
If the stock moves, I win on direction. Even if price stalls, rising IV alone can add meaningful profit.
Two ways to win. One trade.
Why This Works Better Than Spreads
I’m not using credit spreads or debit spreads for this setup. I’m using straight calls or puts to capture full IV expansion.
Spreads cap upside and mute volatility gains. When IV spikes, I want the entire contract working in my favor.
I only take these setups when they align with the prevailing trend. No guessing and no fighting momentum.
High conviction, high probability and backed by real money moving in real time.
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Alex Reid
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