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.