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Just before the 90-day pause was announced, the SetYourStop Workspace flagged a major options setup in IWM—and it nailed the bottom.
A coordinated wave of put selling targeted the $187 strike, expiring April 17. The total premium collected exceeded $39 million, with trades executed across multiple exchanges—C2, ARCA, EDGX, and PHLX—using multi-sweep activity. The size, structure, and urgency of this flow pointed to institutional conviction.
At the time, IWM was trading near $174, following a sharp four-month decline from $243.71 to $171.73. Since then, the ETF has surged to $191—a nearly 10% rally off the lows.
This aggressive positioning wasn’t a reaction to headlines. It was placed before the pause was announced, reflecting high-confidence expectations of a short-term bottom or price stabilization.
This is exactly the type of real-time signal tracked and documented daily in the SetYourStop Workspace—where data-driven research helps you stay ahead of the tape.
iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM)
Sentiment: Bullish
Options Activity: A substantial series of put sales focused on the $187 strike expiring on April 17, 2025, with 8 days to expiry. The trades occurred across multiple exchanges including C2, ARCA, EDGX, and PHLX, with multi-sweep activity indicating coordinated execution. The total premium collected exceeded $39 million. While the open interest stood at 46,777 contracts, the trade size suggests a high-conviction stance heading into expiration.
Total Values: $39,226,690 in premium collected
Strike Price: $187
Expectations: With spot prices around $174.29 to $174.49 at the time of execution, and following a sharp four-month decline from a high of $243.71 to a low of $171.73, this concentrated put selling reflects bullish sentiment. Traders are expressing confidence that IWM will remain above the $187 strike within the next 8 days, potentially signaling a short-term bottom or stabilization after a prolonged waterfall decline.
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