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Use Volatility In Your Favor With Robinhood Options Trading In April, Volatility Index VIX Hit Highest Mark

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By Meg Flippin, Benzinga

Thanks to their large upside potential, many seasoned traders choose to trade options to play the markets. Fintechs like Robinhood have made accessing the market easier for seasoned traders to fine-tune their strategies, building based on their trading level.

With inflation remaining stubborn, the markets appearing to be waiting for the Federal Reserves next move on interest rates and the U.S. about to enter what is expected to be a polarizing presidential election, volatility has been high. In April, the VIX Index which Wall Street uses to gauge volatility in the market hit its highest level since late October 2023, when the Israel-Hamas conflict began. Year-to-date, the VIX Index is up more than 12%.

Options Abound With Options Trading

While volatility may scare buy-and-hold investors, for active options traders, some look at it as an opportunity. After all, with options trading, investors can engage in a variety of diverse strategies that have the potential to work in all sorts of market conditions, whether it's speculating stocks will go up or down based on their bearish and bullish outlooks. Options are also cheaper than buying shares outright, creating leverage, which means the gains on your investment could be amplified as can losses. However, options expire, and you can lose your entire investment in a short period of time. Some strategies present a potential for substantial or even unlimited losses.

Then there are the hedging capabilities that come with options, which can help mitigate the dangers of high-risk, high-reward instruments. If an investor is worried a stock is going to fall they can purchase puts that enable them to sell the stock at a strike price, regardless of where the stock falls prior to expiration of the option. The same cant be said of stocks. If shares tank, you dont have any downward protection other than to sell and limit your losses. However, if the stock goes up or doesnt move prior to expiration, the option will expire worthless and the loss is equal to the premium paid.

Leveling The Playing Field For Options Investors

Accessing options trading is getting even easier thanks to Robinhoods trading platform. Not only do customers get access to options but also advanced charts, including the ability to track and modify technical indicators such as moving average, relative strength index and moving average convergence divergence. Furthermore, there are no contract fees.*

Other powerful features of Robinhoods platform include the ability to save and monitor options contracts to see hypothetical returns and options rolling in which you can seamlessly adjust and extend your positions. And lets not forget 24-hour support. If you have a question on your option strategy even in the wee hours of the morning, Robinhood has you covered.

Even retirement accounts and cash account holders can trade options with Robinhood. The same cant be said of some of Robinhoods rivals.

Robinhoods efforts to improve access are not surprising. For some time now, the company has been on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to investing by providing access to an array of investment and retirement products, keeping costs down and commissions at zero (other fees apply). Take Robinhood Gold for one example. Gold subscribers get 5% APY on uninvested cash in their brokerage account, a 1% boost on brokerage transfers and instant deposits.

None of this is lost on options traders, which is why that part of Robinhoods business is growing, and options traders are taking note. Robinhood is making moves to grow its market share even more. We want to be number one in the active trader market. So active traders are very important for us, Robinhood CEO Vladimir Tenev said in a recent interview. They care about very specific things like performance, pricing, user experience. And we're making lots of investments there both in the user experience and in new product innovations that other competitors don't offer, 24-hour market being a great example there.

Options trading is growing in popularity as regular retail investors learn its virtues. Robinhood wants to be a leader in the space and is pulling out all the stops to achieve that.

If you are interested in trading options and want to do so at a low cost with all the support you need, then check out Robinhoods offering here.

Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.

Benzinga is a leading financial media and data provider, known for delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to empower investors and traders.

This post contains sponsored content. This content is for informational purposes only and not intended to be investing advice.

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*There are no contract fees charged directly by Robinhood. However Robinhood does pass through certain fees charged by securities regulators and exchanges.

Commission-free trading of stocks, ETFs and options refers to $0 commissions for Robinhood Financial self-directed individual cash or margin brokerage accounts that trade U.S. listed securities and certain OTC securities electronically. Keep in mind, other fees such, Gold subscription fees, wire transfer fees, and paper statement fees may apply to your brokerage account. Please see Robinhood Financial's Fee Schedule to learn more.

Options trading entails significant risk and is not appropriate for all customers. Customers must read and understand the Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options before engaging in any options trading strategies. Options transactions are often complex and may involve the potential of losing the entire investment in a relatively short period of time. Certain complex options strategies carry additional risk, including the potential for losses that may exceed the original investment amount.

Robinhood Financial does not guarantee favorable investment outcomes. The past performance of a security or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. Customers should consider their investment objectives and risks carefully before investing in options. Because of the importance of tax considerations to all options transactions, the customer considering options should consult their tax advisor as to how taxes affect the outcome of each options strategy. Supporting documentation for any claims, if applicable, will be furnished upon request.

Rolling options does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss. An investor may also end up compounding their losses. By rolling out, the duration is extended, which can also increase risks as there's more time for the underlying security's price to move unfavorably.

One of the key downsides of options vs stocks is that options contracts expire over time. For puts, If the stock price is at or above the strike price, the option expires worthless, and you can lose the money you paid for the options contract.

Risk of VIX options:

The prices of VIX options can fluctuate significantly and thus increase the risk for investors.

The VIX is a synthetic value that is calculated on the basis of option prices. Investors who invest in VIX options should therefore be aware of the special features of this asset class.

In some market situations, the VIX and thus also the prices of VIX options may not move in the expected direction. This means that in some cases VIX options may not help to reduce the risk of a portfolio, but rather increase it.

VIX options generally have a term of only a few months and are therefore more suitable for short-term trading.

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ether.fi Partners with Nexus Mutual to Protect Against ETH Slashing at Institutional Scale

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London, United Kingdom, July 17th, 2026, Chainwire

ether.fi, the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management, has selected Nexus Mutual to provide crypto’s largest-ever ETH Slashing Cover. The cover protects ether.fi‘s validators against up to 15,000 ETH worth of slashing penalties.

As ether.fi continues to see rapid adoption from both retail and institutional audiences, securing industry-leading protection against slashing risk for ether.fi users is critical. Over the last year, ether.fi has been systematically strengthening their stack across infrastructure, risk management, operational security and real-time defense systems. 

Since ether.fi operates one of the largest validator sets on Ethereum, slashing is a real tail risk for them. By working with Nexus Mutual, ether.fi has mitigated this with protection that kicks in to secure against validator losses. This cover was calculated to protect ether.fi in even the most extreme scenarios and represents more than all historical losses from ETH slashing combined.

“We’ve always believed the safest protocols will ultimately win. That’s why we’ve invested heavily in audits, operational security, staking architecture, and now the largest insurance program in the industry. We are excited to partner with Nexus Mutual to make this a reality,” said Mike Silagadze, Founder & CEO of ether.fi.

“We’ve known the ether.fi team since before it was ether.fi, and they’ve been focused on risk from day one. Covering their users for up to 15,000 ETH in slashing penalties is a historic step, and we’re proud they chose Nexus Mutual to take it with them,” said Hugh Karp, Founder of Nexus Mutual.

About ether.fi

ether.fi is the leading onchain neobank for digital asset management. With $6B+ in AUM across Cash (crypto card), Stake (restaking), and Liquid (liquid restaking derivatives), ether.fi has established category dominance in crypto neobanking. It’s the rare institutional-grade product built for consumer adoption. 

About Nexus Mutual

Nexus Mutual is the first crypto insurance alternative. Since 2019, they have covered more than $7 billion against smart contract hacks, slashing, and other digital asset risks. As the industry leader, they have become a trusted partner for everyone from individuals to institutions to help manage onchain risk.

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AMZ Shipper Announces Full Enterprise Access to LTL Services

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AMZ Shipper has opened its LTL services to all enterprise customers, offering end-to-end China-U.S. logistics beyond Amazon’s U.S.-only domestic solution. Services cover factory pick-up, ocean/air freight, customs clearance, palletizing, and final delivery for 1–6 pallets. The company stresses transparent, itemized quotes with no hidden fees, dedicated bilingual account managers, and real-time tracking. Leveraging its WCA global network and warehouses across Shenzhen, Yiwu, and Guangzhou, AMZ Shipper targets cross-border sellers needing full visibility and complex coordination. Further industry-specific solutions are planned for late 2026.

Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China, 17th Jul 2026 — As global supply chains continue to restructure and B2B less-than-truckload (LTL) demand surges, AMZ Shipper today announced that its LTL services are now fully open to all enterprise customers. This move means that businesses of all sizes, regardless of whether their cargo is destined for Amazon warehouses, can now access AMZ Shipper’s LTL solutions and enjoy one-stop logistics services from pick-up in China to final delivery across the United States.

This service upgrade comes at a time of significant industry change. Amazon recently announced that its LTL services would be opened to all businesses nationwide, no longer limited to shipments destined for its warehouses—a move that has sparked widespread discussion about standardization and efficiency in LTL transportation. However, for the large number of cross-border sellers engaged in U.S.-China trade, transportation services that merely cover the U.S. domestic leg fall short of addressing their complex end-to-end requirements—from factory pick-up in China and international ocean/air freight to destination customs clearance, warehouse deconsolidation, palletizing, labeling, and final LTL delivery. The coordination and transparency of every step directly impact inventory turnover and operating costs.

AMZ Shipper’s LTL services are designed precisely around this market gap. Leveraging years of experience handling over 1,500 40HQ containers annually and a warehouse network spanning China’s major manufacturing hubs—including Shenzhen, Yiwu, and Guangzhou—the company offers end-to-end LTL support. Services cover shipments ranging from 1 to 6 pallets, weighing between 150 lbs and 15,000 lbs, and support multiple customs clearance options including DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) and DDU (Delivered Duty Unpaid), flexibly accommodating the trade needs of different businesses.

AMZ Shipper LTL logistics: China-US end-to-end freight services

“We observed that many small and medium-sized enterprises, when faced with standardized services from large platforms like Amazon, still require more flexible and transparent options,” said a spokesperson for AMZ Shipper. “Our LTL services not only cover U.S. domestic delivery but extend the service chain all the way to the origin in China—truly delivering ‘one quote, full visibility.’”

In terms of service transparency, AMZ Shipper maintains its long-standing principle of “itemized written quotations.” Prior to engagement, clients receive a complete quote with detailed breakdowns of ocean freight, customs clearance, trucking, documentation fees, and more—with a commitment that “unless the client proactively requests changes, there will be no unexpected charges.” This practice directly addresses the long-standing pain point in the logistics industry of “quotes not matching final invoices,” giving clients a clear cost expectation from the start.

On the operational support front, AMZ Shipper assigns dedicated account managers to each LTL client and provides bilingual customer support (Chinese and English) with a 4-hour response commitment. Additionally, as a member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), the company ensures that every leg of the transportation process is reliably executed through a global network of vetted agents, while real-time tracking systems keep clients informed of their shipment status at all times.

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AMZ Shipper believes that the standardization push from industry giants in LTL services and the deep-service capabilities of specialized cross-border logistics providers are complementary rather than competitive. For businesses requiring standardized U.S. domestic transportation, platform-based services offer an efficient option. However, for cross-border sellers shipping from China who demand full visibility and expert handling of complex interconnections, AMZ Shipper—with its years of hands-on experience, transparent quoting practices, and globally vetted agency network—remains a trusted professional partner.

Looking ahead, AMZ Shipper will continue to refine its LTL service transit times and coverage based on client feedback, and plans to launch more granular industry-specific solutions in the fourth quarter of 2026 to further address the differentiated needs of sellers in apparel, electronics, home goods, and other categories.

About AMZ Shipper

AMZ Shipper is a cross-border logistics provider headquartered in Shenzhen, China, offering international freight forwarding, FBA prep services, and LTL transportation solutions to Amazon sellers and businesses of all types. The company operates warehouses across China’s major manufacturing regions and leverages its WCA global network to deliver reliable shipping services covering the U.S. and European markets.                                                                                     

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YUMYTH Introduces Mini Slush Machine for 2026 Home and B2B Beverage Demand

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China, 17th Jul 2026 — The continuous growth in demand for compact construction, flexible drink preparation, ease of cleaning and maintenance, and efficient global sourcing has convinced YUMYTH to adapt its frozen beverage appliance offerings accordingly.

As an experienced Slushie Machine Manufacturer, YUMYTH has designed products for appliance brands, retailers, distributors, importers, private-label customers, and food-service applications. The focus of its product strategy is on the balance of consumer needs and the needs of international buyers.

Several evident demand characteristics are shaping the frozen beverage appliance market in 2026:

•   Smaller appliances to fit in limited counter space

•   Multiple drink functions in one machine

•   Adjustable control of texture and temperature

•   Lower operating noise

•   Ease of cleaning and maintenance

•   Flexible OEM and ODM design

•   Space efficient packaging and container loading

YUMYTH meets these demand characteristics with integrated design of products, refrigeration, in-house molding, assembly, testing, and export support.

Compact Construction for Modern Living

Countertop space is at a premium in apartments, home kitchens, small cafes, and other hospitality environments. Buyers want compact appliances, but don’t want to give up capacity and functionality.

The YUMYTH Tabletop Slushie Machine is designed with a narrow 175 mm body. The overall dimensions of the machine are 452 × 175 × 398 mm with a rated capacity of 61 oz, or 1.8 liters.

This balance grants the Tabletop Slushie Machine a few competitive advantages, highlighted below:

•   Placement on narrow countertops is no longer an issue

•   Adequate capacity for families and social gatherings

•   Lower requirement for storage and display space

•   Greater efficiency in packaging for distributors

•   Wider applicability for home and light commercial use

The Tabletop Slushie Machine is designed with five slush, slush wine, slush milkshake, slush cocktail, and slush coffee preset drink program settings. There is also a custom program and six temperature settings.

For consumers, these settings simplify frozen drink preparation. For B2B buyers, one multifunctional platform can serve several target customer groups and reduce dependence on multiple single-purpose products.

Controlled Freezing Improves Drink Consistency

Texture is one of the most important performance factors in a frozen beverage appliance. Smooth results, even cooling, and a reduction in large ice particles are all expectations that consumers have.

YUMYTH works to provide these expectations by employing a unique method of refrigeration with a continually mixing auger system. Refrigeration allows the liquid to cool, but with the auger system continually moving to mix, the component is never allowed to freeze.

An intelligent auger reversal system helps to monitor the liquid volume, temperature, and auger operating resistance. An increase in operating resistance allows the auger to reverse direction of its own accord.

This design helps:

•   Reduce ingredient buildup

•   Limit uneven frost formation

•   Maintain more stable internal movement

•   Reduce friction and scraping noise

•   Protect the auger during temporary blockage

The system operates at a rated power of 200W and uses R290 refrigerant. Rated operating noise is no more than 55 dB. The machine can also maintain drink temperature and texture for up to two hours, with customizable holding times available for selected B2B projects.

These specifications detail the value offered to the buyer with precision control over product texture, sound dampening, ease of use, and range of options.

Features of Self Cleaning Slush Machines Make Maintenance Easy

The ease of cleaning has become a big selling point for products aimed at both the home and commercial markets. If cleaning a product is too difficult, customers will use the product less often, complain more frequently, and leave adverse reviews on the internet.

YUMYTH responds to demand for a Self Cleaning Slush Machine through a three-minute quick-rinse cycle. The function helps remove remaining beverage material before full manual cleaning.

The Self Cleaning Slush Machine design also includes:

•   A detachable handle

•   A fully removable silicone jar seal

•   Dishwasher-safe removable parts

•   Better access to food-contact surfaces

•   Fewer hidden areas where residue may collect

The term Self Cleaning Slush Machine does not mean that manual cleaning is unnecessary. Instead, YUMYTH uses rinse functions and removable structures to shorten daily maintenance and improve cleaning access.

The primary constituents of the product include ABS and silicone, along with SUS304. A child lock is an added feature to enhance the safe use of the product in the household.

For the retailers and distributors, the added features enhance the consumer experience and reduce the after sales service.

Capacity, Logistics, and Commercial Value

A High Capacity Slush Machine should not be assessed only on the volume of beverage it can produce. International buyers must also consider machine size, packaged weight, freight cost, warehouse space, cooling performance, and expected serving demand.

Specification    Product Data    Buyer Value
Rated power    200W    Practical for countertop operation
Noise level    ≤55 dB    Suitable for homes and shared spaces
Net weight    10.2 kg    Stable countertop structure
Gross weight    11.3 kg    Supports freight cost planning
Package size    473 × 240 × 442 mm    Helps calculate storage requirements
20GP loading    540 units    Supports trial and regional orders
40GP loading    1,080 units    Suitable for larger distribution programs
40HQ loading    1,296 units    Improves container utilization

For distributors, the loading data also supports clearer landed-cost calculations and inventory planning.

Slushie Machine for Cafe Demand Creates New Opportunities

Frozen beverages are becoming more important as independent menu items. Cafés, hospitality operators, event businesses, and small food-service locations are exploring frozen coffee, milkshakes, cocktails, and seasonal drinks.

A compact Slushie Machine for Cafe can help operators test new menu concepts without immediately investing in larger floor-standing equipment.

About YUMYTH
YUMYTH has developed a strong market position in the research & development, manufacturing, and customization of small kitchen appliances since it was founded in 2017. YUMYTH Cooling Appliances Co., Ltd. is focusing on the development of slush machines, ice cream machines, ice makers and other refrigeration equipment.

As a professional Slushie Machine Manufacturer, YUMYTH’s 11,000 square meter production site is built on the principles of BSCI and ISO 9001 and is supported by over 30 injection molding machines. YUMYTH combines R&D, molding, assembling, testing, packaging, warehousing and international delivery for a customer base of 92 countries and regions.

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No. 3, Xinxing Road, Xiapengmiao Community
Wanjiang District, Dongguan, Guangdong Province, China

Tel: +86-13827275798
Tel: +86-0769-22287440
Email: nancy@yumyth.com

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