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Options flow alerts notify you when significant institutional activity occurs, such as sweep orders (aggressive orders hitting multiple exchanges simultaneously), block trades (large single orders), or unusual volume spikes. Effective alerts require customization—filtering by premium size, specific tickers, option types (calls/puts), and flow characteristics (bullish/bearish) ensures you receive relevant notifications without being overwhelmed by market noise.
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- ✓Real-time alerts delivered within milliseconds of trade execution
- ✓Custom filters by ticker symbol, premium size ($100K+, $500K+, $1M+ thresholds)
- ✓Alert by option type: calls only, puts only, or both
- ✓Flow direction filters: bullish (call buying/put selling) or bearish signals
- ✓Multiple delivery methods: mobile push, desktop notifications, email, Discord bot
- ✓Sweep order detection across multiple exchanges simultaneously
- ✓Block trade alerts for large single orders indicating institutional positioning
- ✓Unusual volume alerts when activity exceeds historical averages for a ticker
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Frequently Asked Questions
How fast are options flow alerts delivered?
Options flow alerts are delivered within milliseconds of trade execution through direct market data feeds. The platform processes trades in real-time and sends alerts via push notifications (mobile), desktop alerts, email, or Discord bot depending on your preference. Speed matters because unusual activity often precedes price moves.
Can I filter alerts to avoid spam?
Yes, custom filters are essential for useful alerts. You can filter by ticker symbols (watch specific stocks), minimum premium size ($100K, $500K, or $1M+), option type (calls or puts), and flow direction (bullish vs bearish). Without filters, you'd receive hundreds of alerts daily. Proper filtering ensures you only see activity relevant to your trading strategy.
What is a sweep order alert?
A sweep order alert triggers when someone executes an aggressive order hitting multiple exchanges simultaneously to fill a large position quickly. This indicates urgency—the trader is willing to pay across the bid-ask spread rather than wait for better prices. Sweeps often signal informed institutional activity worth monitoring.
Do options flow alerts work on all stocks?
Options flow alerts work on any stock with listed options, but they're most useful on liquid names with high options volume (SPY, QQQ, AAPL, TSLA, NVDA, etc.). On illiquid small-cap stocks with minimal options activity, unusual flow is less reliable since a single retail trader can trigger alerts. Focus on stocks with meaningful institutional participation.
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