To The Moon

In recent years, particularly during the economic turbulence caused by the global health crisis, options trading has surged in popularity among retail investors in the United States. Data from the Options Clearing Corporation shows that during the peak of the epidemic, the volume of options traded soared, with daily average trading volumes in 2020 increasing by about 50% compared to the previous year. However, this increase in activity has not universally led to success; statistics suggest that approximately 80% of retail options traders end up losing money, with average losses often exceeding initial investments by significant margins. According to a 2022 report by the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), only about 20% of retail investors consistently profited from optio