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Options trading has exploded in scale, speed, and influence, but what does that actually mean for today’s markets? Mat Cashman of the Options Clearing Corporation joins IBKR’s Jeff Praissman to break down record-setting options volume, short-dated contracts, evolving risk models, and what traders should be watching as the market heads into 2026.
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