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What does 0dte mean?
'Zero Days To Expiration' options that expire the same trading day, offering explosive gains or total loss within hours. The purest form of WSB gambling.
"He turned $500 into $10k on 0DTEs, then gave it all back."
Origin
Options terminology for same-day expiries; became a WSB obsession as daily-expiry contracts proliferated.
Frequently asked questions
What does 0DTE mean?
0DTE stands for 'Zero Days To Expiration' — options that expire the same trading day. They can deliver explosive gains or total loss within hours.
Why are 0DTEs so risky?
With only hours until expiry, their value swings violently and they often expire worthless, making them the purest form of high-stakes options gambling.
Why did 0DTEs become a WSB obsession?
As exchanges added daily-expiry contracts on major indexes and stocks, same-day lottery-ticket trades exploded in popularity among retail gamblers.
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