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The volatility trap: Why straddles and strangles fail when you need them most

Options sold as volatility plays hide a structural flawone retail traders often discover too late, after the market moves, premiums collapse, and the trade that seemed safe quietly turns costly.

1 Apr 2026 1:44 pm