SweepsOPTIONS – Real-Time Trade Flow Intelligence
SweepsOPTIONS gives you front-row access to large, market-moving options trades executed in real time—so you can see what the big players are doing before the rest of the market catches on.
What Are Sweeps?
A sweep is a type of aggressive multi-exchange order that aims to quickly fill a large trade by hitting multiple exchanges at once. These orders show up as a series of smaller prints on the time & sales tape, often executed milliseconds apart.
Key Traits of a Sweep:
- Urgent execution intent
- Broken into rapid-fire micro orders
- Often used by institutions or insiders acting on conviction
💡 Sweeps differ from block trades, which are single large orders often negotiated off-exchange. Sweeps are more aggressive and signal urgency.
What the Dashboard Shows
The SweepsOPTIONS dashboard aggregates these fragmented trades into a clean, readable signal.
You’ll see:
- Ticker & Time
- Price, Strike, Expiration
- Type: Sweep vs. Block
- Sentiment: Bullish, Bearish, Neutral
- Size, Premium, and Exchange details
Each row gives you instant context so you can decide: is this just noise—or is it worth following?
📊 Sort by Time, Size, or Premium to quickly zero in on what matters.
How It Works
- Our system scans multiple exchanges for sweep activity
- It groups related fills into a single “sweep” event
- Each event is logged and visualized in real time on your dashboard
- You receive optional alerts based on your filters and preferences
Why Traders Use It
Benefit | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
Real-time insight | See smart money flow before the move |
Confirm your setup | Align entries with institutional trades |
Spot unusual activity | Jump on momentum before retail reacts |
Filter the noise | Focus on high-confidence trade flows |
SweepsOPTIONS FAQ
1. What is SweepsOPTIONS? It’s a real-time tool that surfaces large and unusual options trades called sweeps—providing insights into institutional behavior.
2. What makes a trade a "sweep"? It’s a single order broken into smaller trades across exchanges to ensure fast fill, often signaling urgency and size.
3. What’s the difference between a sweep and a block? Blocks are large trades executed in one print, often negotiated. Sweeps are aggressive, fragmented across venues.
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