Using options trading activity as an indicator for impending price moves is difficult, subjective, and unreliable. That said, it can help confirm other indicators and raise the probability of a profitable trade.
Indeed, there have been many situations where activity in the options accurately predicts or presages, an impending price move.
There are 2 basic approaches: One as a contrary indicator and the other being predictive.
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