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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.
Featured photo by Nicholas Cappello on Unsplash.
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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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OALL Launches O-DataMap Globally with AI-Hosted Livestream Set for March 18
London, United Kingdom, 10th Mar 2026 – OALL, a technology company focused on safety and trust in the age of advanced artificial intelligence, said it has launched O-DataMap, a research data platform designed to organize experimental outputs into a continuously updated, navigable map.
The company said it will hold its first global livestream event on March 18, hosted by “O,” an artificial intelligence persona developed by OALL. The company describes O as symbolically “4.6 billion years old,” referencing the age of Earth and human civilisation as a narrative framework for discussions about technology, safety and the future of society.
O-DataMap is described by the company as not a search engine; it is a 2D panoramic interface of all human technological activity that brings together publicly available and researcher-submitted experimental data. The platform is intended to allow scientific work to be discovered and reviewed earlier than through traditional academic publishing cycles. The global launch comes as researchers across disciplines face rising research costs, longer development timelines and increasing complexity in scientific information.
OALL said O-DataMap is designed to complement existing publication systems by emphasising experimental processes and data visibility. Rather than focusing primarily on journal placement, the platform organises research outputs based on data, research context and subsequent use, allowing researchers to trace how experiments evolve over time. Generally, O-DataMap can analyse the entire graph to show users what the best results look like in a specific domain. It provides a clear roadmap on how to study and reach those benchmarks, moving from “finding information” to “mastering knowledge”.Before conducting experiments, researchers can search existing experimental data to reduce duplicated effort and refine experimental design.
According to the company, credibility on O-DataMap is built through transparency and ongoing engagement rather than journal branding alone. Experimental data can be examined, discussed and revisited by other researchers over time, creating a continuous validation process.
In the weeks leading up to the March 18 livestream, OALL noted that a number of technology content creators and industry KOLs had begun introducing O-DataMap through videos and social media posts. At the same time, more professors and researchers have been registering on the platform and exploring its features. Some scholars have described it as “Google Maps for scientific research,” suggesting that its map-based structure could offer a more intuitive way to navigate complex research fields.
The March 18 livestream will publicly introduce O-DataMap and explore broader questions about how people live and work alongside artificial intelligence, technology-related safety considerations, and how new forms of research communication can complement existing academic publishing systems.
Rather than replacing traditional academic papers, O-DataMap aims to make research knowledge more accessible by organising and integrating experimental data from both publicly available sources and researcher submissions. This approach may reduce researchers’ reliance on navigating large numbers of isolated and often difficult-to-digest papers.
In this system, O-DataMap functions as an AI mentor. Before starting an experiment, users can interact with the AI to receive tailored guidance for their specific research questions. By already processing complex datasets and relationships between findings, the AI can deliver clear, actionable insights that help researchers design and refine their experiments more efficiently. OALL did not disclose commercial details and said its near-term priorities are platform stability, data quality and collaboration with the research community.
About OALL
OALL is a technology company focused on translating frontier science and technology into forms intended to be understandable, actionable and sustainable, with the stated goal of supporting human safety and trust in a technology-driven society. Its products include O-DataMap, a research data platform designed to support research discovery and collaboration alongside traditional academic publishing.

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HumaTek Officially Lists $HUMC Token on PancakeSwap, Expanding Humanitarian Presence Across the Blockchain
Miami, FL, 10th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE– HumaTek, a Florida-based humanitarian technology company, today announces its expansion into simplified DeFi trading by officially unveiling its $HUMC token on PancakeSwap, the largest decentralized exchange (DEX) and DeFi application by total value locked.

HumaTek’s $HUMC token will be available for purchasing, trading, and swapping across more than eight major chains, including: BNB Smart Chain, Ethereum, Base Mainnet, Arbitrum One, ZKSync Era, Linea Mainnet, Aptos, and opBNB Chain. This listing enhances overall accessibility for users across multiple chains and welcomes new partners engaging in HumaTek’s blockchain-based humanitarian aid ecosystem. HumaTek’s growing ecosystem aims to build a “bridge” between transparent, efficient global aid distribution with smart contracts and artificial intelligence capabilities.
“Listing on PancakeSwap is a significant achievement for HumaTek, allowing us to expand our $HUMC coin across chains,” says Thomas LaRocca, CEO and Founder of HumaTek.
“This milestone benefits our community and strengthens our direct humanitarian efforts. PancakeSwap’s efficiency and low fees enable transparent aid distribution to donors, regardless of geographical boundaries.”
Over the past few months, HumaTek has directly worked with the community in its hometown of Tampa, Florida to leverage its platform for direct assistance. HumaTek was recently listed among the sponsors for The Vice’s local motorsports charity event in Clearwater Beach, FL and The Cars & Couture 15th Annual Fashion Gala annual event in February. Jacob’s Touch Foundation to award grants of up to $5,000 to families affected by autism in the Tampa Bay community. Humatek also completed a 3000 Food Meal Program on Chain in the Local Tampa Bay Community and is about to send 30 Laptop Computers to Colombia as part of its Youth Education Program with our partnership with e-Cycle Florida using HumaCoin ($HUMC).
The $HUMC token, a utility asset, provides access to services across HumaTek’s ecosystem, including transaction tracking, smart contract execution, and decentralized reporting.
About HumaTek
HumaTek is a humanitarian technology company focused on developing blockchain-based solutions that enhance transparency and efficiency in global aid distribution. Through its native token, $HUMC, and related applications, HumaTek enables real-time tracking and transparent reporting for humanitarian contributions.
For more information, please visit https://www.humatek.io
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Anthony D Galluccio Shares “The Art of the Pivot” and a Grounded Approach to Managing Setbacks
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The Cambridge-based attorney and former mayor focuses on managing adversity, perspective, and long-term service to children and families.
Massachusetts, USA, 10th March 2026, ZEX PR WIRE — Anthony D Galluccio is sharing a practical view of leadership built around a simple idea: the ability to pivot matters most when circumstances change and the stakes are real.
Rather than treating setbacks as failures, Galluccio frames them as integral to his growth and opportunity to discover new experiences. No one chooses adversity but it will find you. Some adversity involves your own doing and correction. Other adversity is out of your control. In either case you better embrace it and find opportunity in it fast. In his view, pivoting is adjusting quickly, finding opportunity and digging deep into the value set that defines your success. For me hard work and relationships are my life blood and sustenance during any adversity.
“The art of the pivot is not about reinventing yourself every time something gets hard,” Galluccio said. “It is about responding with clarity, reaffirming your values, changing what you can and moving on quickly from what you can’t change. It means keeping perspective but also being able to block out the noise and stay focused on the battle in front of you.

Why this matters now
Pivoting in personal and professional life also has alignment with public policy and land use permitting. Permitting is fluid as it runs with democratic zoning changes and public opinion. You have to be fluid all the time. Similarly, public policy is also always evolving and has to be responsive to new challenges and data. Public education, technical education, workforce development, immigrant communities, serving low income children with cancer and housing constantly involve new challenges. For Galluccio, topics like this are not abstract. They connect directly to years of involvement with organizations serving vulnerable populations, where the consequences of disruption are immediate and personal.
He points to that reality as the reason he keeps returning to the same themes: staying fluid, adversity, perspective, and the opportunity to choose a better response even when outcomes are uncertain. To really embrace the fluidity of a pivot you must embrace and almost enjoy the challenge of adversity.
The core message: the pivot is disciplined, not dramatic
Galluccio describes a pivot as a focused response to a changed situation, not a sudden overhaul. He says the strongest pivots involve the biggest challenges.
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Values over emotion. Dig into your core values
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In his view, the pivot becomes a leadership skill only when it is paired with follow-through. Anyone can talk about change. The harder task is to act on it steadily.
Managing setbacks in practice
Galluccio’s approach to setbacks is practical and repeatable. When circumstances shift, he recommends focusing on decisions that restore control and reduce noise:
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Separate emotion from decision-making
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Re-check the facts before acting
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Identify what can still be controlled today
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Write the next step in a single sentence and take it
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Stay consistent with core commitments, even during disruption
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Get the whole team moving forward with a new strategy
He describes this as a way to protect momentum. Not through intensity, but through clarity and consistency.
Service as a long-term teacher
Galluccio’s perspective has been shaped by decades of civic and community involvement, including long-term service with organizations supporting vulnerable communities. He served for 15 years on the board of Hildebrand Family Self Help Center, a large transitional family housing nonprofit, and for five years on the board of Centro Latino in Chelsea, a human service agency serving mostly new immigrants.
He says that kind of work changes how a person thinks about adversity. It is not a temporary phase. It is part of life for many families, and it calls for leaders who can adjust, respond, and keep showing up.
About Anthony D Galluccio
Anthony D Galluccio is a Cambridge-based attorney and law partner with a background in public service and a focus on municipal and land use permitting law. He served on the Cambridge City Council from 1994 to 2007, was Mayor of Cambridge from 2000 to 2001, and served as a Massachusetts state senator from 2007 to 2010, where he chaired the Massachusetts Senate Higher Education Committee. He manages Galluccio Assoc Inc a 501c3 charity, Ashleys Angels supporting childhood cancer in the Dominican Republic and Hope for the holidays. He has also served in long-term community leadership roles, including board service with Hildebrand Family Self Help Center and Centro Latino Of Chelsea. Anthony also coaches youth and high school sports and has for decades.
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