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We’re officially in earnings season, and that means it’s time to keep one eye on the charts and the other on the flow. Monday morning didn’t disappoint — big bets rolled in on Amazon (AMZN) and Shopify (SHOP), and it’s the kind of flow that makes you stop and take notice.
Not only did someone drop over $1 million on AMZN, but SHOP saw a $1.5 million order hit the tape for the May monthly expiration, $85 strike calls. That’s a bold move considering SHOP reports earnings in a few weeks, and the trader clearly wants exposure through that catalyst.
Now, I don’t love going out that far when it comes to earnings plays. Honestly, I’d rather trade a one-lot just to keep it on my radar. That way, when the setup comes into play, I already have skin in the game and can scale in if the trade confirms.
Why This Matters
When you see bets this size — especially when they’re above the ask — it’s not just noise. It’s someone putting serious money behind a conviction. In SHOP’s case, that $1.5 million wasn’t spread out across strikes or time frames. It was all in, one strike, one expiration.
What’s even more interesting is how early it came in. That kind of timing tells me they’re not just trying to play a day trade or scalp a quick move. This is someone positioning ahead of earnings and willing to eat premium decay in the meantime.
That’s confidence — or at least a strong signal.
AMZN’s $1 million order followed a similar pattern. It wasn’t a scattered trade. It looked like a direct play on a near-term move or maybe a pre-earnings momentum pop. Either way, when the big boys start moving like this, you pay attention.
Keep It Simple
The takeaway here isn’t to chase. It’s to observe and prepare. If SHOP pulls back into a support level and we see more flow, that’s a trade I’m interested in. Same goes for AMZN, especially since it’s longer dated than we like around here.
Let the market bring it to you — don’t go forcing it just because the numbers are big.
We’ll be seeing more of this as earnings season heats up. Stay patient, watch the flow, and remember: The market always gives you another shot. You just have to be ready when it does.
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