Top options specialists Bob Lang, President of Explosive Options; John Carter, Founder of Simpler Trading; Kevin Davitt, Head of Index Options Content at Nasdaq; and Michael Khouw, Chief Investment Officer at Optimize Advisors, join the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast from the 2025 MoneyShow Symposium in Las Vegas to break down what’s driving the record surge in options trading, and how traders can stay ahead of the curve.   They discuss the rise of 0DTE strategies, the explosion in yield-enhanced ETFs, and how institutions and retail traders are both adapting. From the mechanics of daily options to real-world setups like John Carter’s “squeeze,” this conversation is packed with expert insights and actionable takeaways.   CHAPTERS:   00:00 – Live from MoneyShow Las Vegas 00:32 – What’s driving the options boom? 01:48 – The rise of 0DTE strategies 03:39 – Why institutional traders are getting involved 04:33 – Buffer ETFs and yield enhancement products 06:18 – How tech and education have changed the game 07:41 – The squeeze strategy explained 08:55 – Why calm markets offer the best entry points 10:02 – Using puts for downside protection 11:05 – What most investors get wrong about risk 12:24 – Lessons from the dot-com bubble 13:06 – When to buy insurance in the options market If you enjoyed this episode of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more expert insights!   📅 Join us at MoneyShow’s Event in Toronto (September 12-13)!    Register here: https://toronto.moneyshow.com/?scode=035323    For more episodes of the MoneyShow MoneyMasters Podcast, visit our podcast page:  https://www.youtube.com/@MoneyShow/podcasts    Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1lNJp1Wo2DI8hkZe7I4gY2  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialMoneyShow/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moneyshow/#  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmoneyshow?lang=en  X (Twitter): https://x.com/moneyshow  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/moneyshow/