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Options trading signals: reading unusual flow with AI
Options flow is one of the cleanest data sources retail traders have — it shows where premium is being paid, at what strike, and how urgently. AI-ranked options signals filter that firehose down to setups where flow, price, and structure line up.
What counts as an options signal
- Unusual options activity — volume >> open interest, above the ticker's baseline.
- Sweep orders — multi-exchange fills that suggest urgency.
- IV expansion / contraction — implied volatility moving ahead of a catalyst.
- Skew shifts — puts or calls repricing versus their historical relationship.
How AI ranks options flow
Raw flow alerts are noisy. AI ranking scores each triggered setup on confluence: is the underlying trending, is there a catalyst on the tape, is the strike near a technical level, and how does the flow compare to the ticker's own history — not a generic threshold.
Economove exposes the ranked list, the rules that fired, and the raw metrics so you can decide whether to act, not just trust a black box.
Sizing and risk before signal chasing
Options magnify both directions. Even a great signal loses on a strategy that risks too much per idea. Rule of thumb: risk 0.25–0.5% of the account per options trade, define exit before entry, and never average down on premium.
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Educational content only. Not investment, legal, or tax advice. Options involve substantial risk of loss.