Down Market, Up Profits?! What Did They Do Differently?

A magical 2025? Not quite for everyone.

While QQQ has already given back 76.8% of last year’s gains, many investors are seeing red in their portfolios.

But once in a while, someone shares a solid profit—and I can’t help but wonder: How did they manage that?

Let’s take a look together 👇

🎉 Huge congrats to @ilovemoneymoney for locking in $7427 profits by selling call options on $BlackBerry(BB)$.

🎉 Huge congrats to @Vc29 for locking in 99.62% profits by selling call options on $Tesla Motors(TSLA)$.

She shared:

 $TSLA 20250417 290.0 CALL

Avoid the uncertain stocks during this turbulent market. Reconsider when things are more certain. 

🎉 Huge congrats to @LohYK for locking in $1433 profits by selling put options on $CrowdStrike Holdings, Inc.(CRWD)$.

He shared:

$CRWD 20250516 300.0 PUT

Cybersecurity firmly stays rooted despite the trade war. CRWD could march towards 400 in the next few months.

Now let’s break down what these three did right, even in a declining market.

They were all option sellers.

• In the BB and TSLA trades, they sold call options—essentially betting the stock wouldn’t rise above the strike price. As long as BB stays below $5.10 or TSLA under $290, they get to keep the premium collected.

• In the CRWD trade, the seller sold a put option with a $300 strike while the stock trades around $360. With recent lows near $298, there’s a margin of safety. If the stock drops, they’re prepared to buy at $300—a price they’re comfortable with—plus they still keep the premium if it doesn’t.

Why does being an option seller give you an edge in a falling market?

• High volatility = higher implied volatility = more premium for sellers

• Selling calls = neutral to bearish view, works well in range-bound or falling markets

• Selling puts = neutral to bullish view, with a built-in margin of safety

• You get paid upfront (the premium), even if the stock doesn’t move

Have you tried options trading before?
Do you prefer being a buyer or a seller?
Share your experience—we’d love to hear from you! 👇

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