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The Option Block 1442: Blood-Red Markets and the Death of DUOL
Category: Business
Duration: 00:58:15
Publish Date: 2026-02-05 23:25:20
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Blood-Red Markets and the Death of DUOL

The markets are bleeding red, and volatility is finally taking center stage. In this episode of The Option Block, the panel breaks down a brutal session for the indices and the absolute carnage following Duolingo's (DUOL) latest move. From VIX spikes to institutional "Odd Block" flows, we're dissecting the anatomy of a sell-off.

On This Episode, Join:

  • Mark Longo: Founder & CEO, The Options Insider Media Group

  • Henry Schwartz: Vice President, Institutional Derivatives, Cboe Global Markets

  • Mike Tosaw: Wealth Manager, St. Charles Wealth Management

The Docket:

  • The Trading Block: A post-mortem on today's blood-red market. Henry provides the Cboe perspective on the VIX spike, while the team analyzes the breakdown in tech and why the "buy the dip" mentality is being tested.

  • The Odd Block: Examining the "Death of DUOL." We break down the massive institutional put buying in Duolingo and the unusual activity that signaled this collapse before the floor fell out.

  • Strategy Session: Defensive positioning 101. How to manage your long delta when the market turns, and the most cost-effective ways to price tail-risk hedges in the current environment.

  • Mail Call: Listeners ask about the impact of high-volume sell-offs on spread pricing and how to handle challenged positions in a falling market.
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