Sweep Order

A large options order that aggressively "sweeps" across multiple exchanges simultaneously to fill at the best available prices, often interpreted as a signal of strong directional conviction by institutional or informed traders. Options flow trackers flag sweep orders because their urgency -- choosing speed over price optimization -- suggests the buyer or seller may be acting on time-sensitive information. Traders who monitor unusual options activity pay close attention to large sweeps, particularly those occurring near key technical levels or ahead of catalysts.