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Day Trading IBIT Call Options: Profiting from Selling Calls

In options trading, timing and price movement play a crucial role in generating profits. Recently, I executed a series of IBIT call option trades, successfully capturing premium fluctuations and locking in profits. This article will break down the trades, the strategy used, and the final profit calculation

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$IBIT 20250516 77.0 CALL$ 

Trading IBIT Calls: My Sell-and-Buy Strategy

On February 21, 2025, I executed multiple sell call and buy call transactions on IBIT options. The goal was to capitalize on price differences between selling and buying back at a lower price. Here’s how I structured the trades:

IBIT 77 Strike Call – Sell High, Hold the Premium

• Sold 1 contract at $1.07

• The price later dropped to $0.80

IBIT 78 Strike Call – Executing a Quick Arbitrage

• Sold 1 contract at $1.00

• Bought 1 contract at $0.95

• Profit per contract: $1.00 - $0.95 = $0.05 ($5 per contract)

IBIT 85 Strike Call – Selling High Again

• Sold 1 contract at $1.27

• Bought 1 contract at $1.23

• Profit per contract: $1.27 - $1.23 = $0.04 ($4 per contract)

Final Profit Calculation

Now that the IBIT call options have dropped to $0.80, let’s calculate the total profits from these trades.

1️⃣ IBIT 77 Call Profit

• Sold at $1.07, now trading at $0.80

• Unrealized gain: $1.07 - $0.80 = $0.27 ($27 per contract)

2️⃣ IBIT 78 Call Profit

• Locked in $5 per contract

3️⃣ IBIT 85 Call Profit

• Locked in $4 per contract

Total Profit: $36

• $27 from IBIT 77 call (unrealized gain if closed now)

• $5 from IBIT 78 call (realized)

• $4 from IBIT 85 call (realized)

Why Selling Calls Was a Winning Move

1️⃣ Collected Premium Upfront – Selling calls generates immediate income, reducing the cost basis of future trades.

2️⃣ Buying Back at a Lower Price – By closing the calls at a discount, I locked in profits and avoided potential risk if IBIT rebounded.

3️⃣ Capitalized on Time Decay – As options approach expiration, their value declines, allowing me to buy them back at a lower price.

Final Thoughts

This IBIT call-selling strategy demonstrates how traders can profit from short-term price movements. By selling calls at a premium and buying them back lower, I captured quick gains while minimizing downside risk.

Would you consider incorporating call-selling into your trading strategy? Let me know your thoughts@Daily_Discussion @TigerTradingNotes @TigerStars !