John Ondercin

John Ondercin is a seasoned options trading educator and author celebrated for his clear, jargon-free writing that makes complex financial concepts accessible to beginners and aspiring traders alike. He excels at providing practical, step-by-step guidance on options basics, trade examples, value calculations, and advanced strategies like the impact of time, probability, and the Greeks.

Crypto Regulation Bill Markup in Doubt as Senate Cancels Monday Vote

Crypto Regulation Bill Markup in Doubt as Senate Cancels Monday Vote

The US Senate has canceled its scheduled Monday votes due to severe weather conditions, including an incoming snowstorm. As a result, the Senate Agriculture Committee’s planned markup of its crypto market structure bill is now uncertain. Senators are expected to return gradually for late-afternoon votes on Tuesday, leaving the future of the legislation temporarily unresolved.  … Read more

Nvidia Discloses Persis Drell’s Board Exit With $26 Million In Stock

Nvidia Discloses Persis Drell’s Board Exit

Persis Drell, a renowned physicist, academic leader, and long-serving member of Nvidia’s (NASDAQ: NVDA) board of directors, has resigned. The independent director and compensation committee member at the American chipmaking giant oversaw its transformation from a gaming-focused firm to become the world’s most valuable artificial intelligence company. While board resignations are routine corporate events, Drell’s … Read more

Insider Transaction at Pliant Therapeutics: Bernard Coulie Disposes of 89,375 Shares

In a move that has captured the attention of biotech investors, Bernard Coulie, the CEO of Pliant Therapeutics, recently offloaded a significant portion of his holdings. On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Coulie sold 89,375 shares at an average price of $1.28, totaling roughly $114,400 in proceeds. While high-level stock sales can often cause a stir … Read more

XRP Lawsuit Update Today: What the Latest Court Signals Mean for US Crypto Holders

The Ripple–SEC lawsuit, which initially began as a case of unregistered securities, has expanded so far that the debate over whether XRP qualifies as a security under the Howey Test, particularly for programmatic sales on exchanges, still continues. As a result, the traders and investors of XRP remain immersed in doubt as to whether they … Read more