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Aug 14, 20265 min readOptionData

Market Structure API: Full-Chain GEX in One GET

Introducing the Market Structure API—precomputed symbol snapshots with Gamma Exposure by strike and expiry, Gamma Flip, OI walls, Max Pain, IV context, session flow, and five-minute intraday GEX.

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Discover how traders use real-time options flow data to gain an edge in the market.

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Jun 27, 20264 min read

Option Chain API: The Whole Chain in One POST

The full option chain over REST, every strike and expiration with bid/ask, last price, open interest, IV, and the Greeks, for the latest or any past session.

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Feb 16, 20264 min read

OptionData vs Alpaca Real-Time Option Trades API Comparison

OptionData vs Alpaca for real-time options: underlying subscribe, server-side flow filters, and built-in aggregation vs a broker-attached OPRA stream.

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Feb 16, 20264 min read

OptionData vs Intrinio Real-Time Option Trades API Comparison

OptionData vs Intrinio for real-time options: options-flow specialist with built-in aggregation and server-side filters vs a broad multi-dataset platform.

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Feb 15, 20266 min read

OptionData vs Massive.com Real-Time Option Trades API Comparison

OptionData vs Massive.com (ex-Polygon) for real-time options: underlying subscribe, server-side filters, and built-in aggregation vs a multi-asset feed.

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Jan 22, 20268 min read

0DTE Intraday Momentum Trading Strategy

Capture intraday momentum with 0DTE options using volume velocity, VWAP, and flow confirmation. High-risk, expert-level guide.

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Jan 22, 202610 min read

How to Find Institutional Options Buying

Find stocks where institutions are aggressively positioning for an immediate move using ASK-side flow, sweeps, and delta impact. Options flow guide.

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Jan 22, 20269 min read

How to Spot a Gamma Squeeze Setup

Identify stocks primed for explosive upside driven by positive net GEX, call wall dynamics, and dealer hedging. Gamma squeeze trading guide.

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Jan 22, 202610 min read

Options Flow Trading Strategies: Recipe Index

Step-by-step options flow strategies: institutional buying, gamma squeeze, 0DTE momentum, breakout validation, and T+1 confirmation. OptionData cookbook.

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Jan 22, 20267 min read

How to Track Smart-Money Block Trades

Follow institutional block trades to track longer-term positioning and whale conviction. Options flow and LEAPS strategy guide.

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Jan 22, 20267 min read

T+1 Open Interest Confirmation for Swings

Use next-day open interest changes to confirm whether large options trades were opened or closed. Swing trading confirmation guide.

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Jan 22, 20268 min read

Validate Breakouts with Call & Put Walls

Use call and put walls to confirm breakouts, bounces, and breakdowns with options flow. Support and resistance from options data.

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