OptionFlow Filter Settings
This guide covers the Option Flow filters, the built-in presets, and tips for adjusting based on market conditions.
Filter Overview#
Option Flow filters let you target exactly the trades that match your strategy. Open the Filters panel and combine any of the following:
| Filter | Description |
|---|---|
| Sentiment | Bullish, Bearish, or All |
| Call / Put | Show only calls or only puts |
| OTM Calls / OTM Puts | Toggles - out-of-the-money calls or puts only |
| Price < $2 | Toggle - low-cost, high-leverage contracts |
| Size > 500 | Toggle - larger prints showing institutional interest |
| Premium > $100K / > $250K | Toggles - minimum total trade value |
| Premium min / max | Custom dollar range for total premium |
| DTE min / max | Days-to-expiration range (set max to 0 for 0DTE only) |
| Volume > OI | Toggle - volume exceeding open interest suggests new positions |
| Execution | At/above ask (aggressive buys) or at/below bid (aggressive sells) |
| Flow Score minimum | Hide rows below a minimum Flow Score |
| Date range | Limit the feed to a specific date window |
Built-In Presets#
Five one-click presets sit above the table. These are curated signal views - there are no user-saved presets:
| Preset | What it shows | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Directional | Ask-side calls or bid-side puts with conviction (premium plus Flow Score) | Clean directional bets |
| Repeaters | The same ticker printing multiple times within a short window | Institutions building a position |
| Sweeps | Sweep executions only | Urgent, aggressive orders |
| OTM calls | Out-of-the-money calls only | Bullish speculation |
| OTM puts | Out-of-the-money puts only | Bearish speculation or hedging |
Presets stack with the Filters panel - start from a preset, then tighten with premium, DTE, or execution filters.
Example Setups#
Conservative (swing trading, lower risk)#
| Filter | Setting |
|---|---|
| Premium | > $250K toggle on (or a higher Premium min) |
| DTE | Min 7 |
| Volume > OI | On |
| Execution | At/above ask |
Use when: You want larger, more established institutional bets with less time decay risk.
Aggressive (0DTE day trading)#
| Filter | Setting |
|---|---|
| Price < $2 | On |
| Size > 500 | On |
| DTE | Max 0 (0DTE only) |
| Execution | At/above ask |
| Sentiment | Bullish or Bearish (pick a side) |
Use when: You are focused on same-day moves and accept higher volatility.
Momentum (high-conviction directional)#
| Filter | Setting |
|---|---|
| Preset | Directional |
| Premium | > $250K toggle on |
| DTE | Max 14 |
| Flow Score | Minimum set (raise it until only strong rows remain) |
Use when: You want high-leverage, high-volume momentum setups.
Adjusting for Market Conditions#
High Volatility (VIX elevated)#
- Turn on Size > 500 and the Premium > $100K or > $250K toggle to reduce noise
- Raise the Flow Score minimum if the feed is crowded
- Set DTE max to 0-2 for day trading
Low Volatility (VIX low)#
- Relax the size and premium toggles to catch more flow
- Keep a Premium min in place to focus on conviction
- Slightly longer DTE ranges (7-14) can work for swing plays
Trending vs. Range-Bound#
- Trending: Favor single-direction sentiment (Bullish or Bearish), or use the Directional preset
- Range-Bound: Consider both directions or no sentiment filter; flow may be more hedged
Time of Day#
- Pre-market / Open: DTE max 0-2 for morning momentum
- Midday: Same filters; watch the Repeaters preset for clusters
- Afternoon: Tighten filters; avoid new 0DTE entries after 2 PM
Option Flow Alert Tiers#
Option Flow alerts come in three tiers - Golden, Aggressive, and Unusual - managed from the alert preferences page in the app. Each tier is configurable with:
- Minimum premium ($)
- Flow type - Sweep, Block, or Trade
- Execution side - at/above ask, at/below bid, or midpoint
- Volume > Open Interest toggle
- Max DTE (0 = no cap)
Tune the tiers so each one means something to you - for example, keep Golden strict (high premium, sweeps at ask, Volume > OI) so a Golden alert is always worth a look.
Tips for Fine-Tuning#
- Start strict, then relax: Begin with the premium and size toggles on. If you see too few rows, loosen one dimension at a time.
- Lean on presets: Directional and Repeaters do the heavy lifting - layer filters on top rather than building from scratch.
- Track what works: Note which preset and filter combinations produced your best trades.
- Update weekly: Market regime changes; revisit filters at least weekly.