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TWIFO 496: Live from OIC 2026 | Equity Surges & Volatility Shocks

Live from the Options Industry Conference (OIC) 2026 in Palm Beach, Florida, host Mark Longo brings you a special "Just the Facts" edition of This Week in Futures Options.

The markets are hitting a fever pitch as we balance a 50/50 split between "light side" gainers and "dark side" laggards. We break down the massive institutional volume at CME Group, from the surprising rally in Rough Rice to the heavy retreat in the Energy complex.

On the Docket:

• Movers & Shakers: A look at the NASDAQ 100, Bitcoin, and Silver gains vs. the sharp drops in Brent, WTI, and RBOB.

• Equity Spotlight: The E-Mini S&P 500 is "kissing strikes" we've never seen. We analyze the 3.3 million contracts on the tape and the massive 0DTE (zero day) flow.

• NASDAQ Analysis: Why traders are eyeing the 26,000 puts for a potential near-term reversal.

• OIC 2026 Trends: Brief insights on 24-hour trading, crypto, and AI from the conference floor.

Resources:

• CME Group Data: Check the reports for yourself at cmegroup.com/twifo

• Go Pro: Get exclusive Q&A sessions and live access at theoptionsinsider.com/pro

Is soybean oil the new crude? As energy markets continue to dominate the headlines, Carley Garner (DeCarley Trading) joins Mark Longo to break down a wild week in the futures and options pits. From WTI crude skyrocketing toward $110 to the S&P 500 hitting "obscene" new intraday highs on the back of AI spending, the markets are anything but quiet.

In this episode, Mark and Carley discuss:

• Energy Overdrive: Why WTI crude is seeing massive volume in the June $120 calls and July $70 puts.

• The "Secret" Substitute: Why traders looking for lower risk and high correlation are moving from WTI to Soybean Oil.

• Equities on Fumes: A look at the "insane" S&P 500 rally—is it fueled by AI infrastructure or just "fake money" in the system?

• Natural Gas Strategy: Why the $3.00 level is the focal point and how to scale into long positions with minis.

• Ag & Livestock: A "toppy" look at Live Cattle and why the seasonal trend favors the bears.

In this "Just the Facts, Ma'am" edition of This Week in Futures Options, Mark Longo breaks down a bifurcated week at the CME Group. With volatility creeping back into the equities and geopolitical tensions lighting a fire under energy, we examine the massive shifts in skew and volume across the complex.

On the Docket for Episode 494:

• Movers & Shakers: Why silver and soybeans are heading to the "Dark Side" while RBOB and KC Wheat lead the "Light Side."

• Equities: High-volume 0DTE action in the S&P 500 and a rotation check in the Russell 2000 (IWM).

• Agricultural Spotlight: A deep dive into the massive vol explosion in KC Wheat and the unusual wing-buying in Soybean Oil.

• Energy: WTI Crude vol is threatening triple digits. We analyze the 110/120 call spreads and the crumbling put skew as traders brace for more upside.