Unusual Options Activity

Digital asset company Marathon Digital Holdings (MARA) has risen nearly 70 percent in recent weeks on news that the SEC may approve a bitcoin ETF. One trader is betting shares will give back some of their recent gains in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August $18 puts. With 36 days until expiration, 8,144 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 148, for a 55-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $3.10 ...
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Shares of cryptocurrency brokerage firm Coinbase (COIN) have surged over 60 percent in recent weeks amid talk of a bitcoin ETF being approved by the SEC. One trader sees a pullback in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $85 puts. With 35 days until expiration, 14,081 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 257, for a 55-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $9.15 to make the bearish bet. Shares recently traded ...
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Shares of weight management company WW International (WW) have more than doubled since the start of the year. One trader sees a further rally ahead for the stock in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August $10 calls. With 37 days until expiration, 5,398 contracts traded compared a to a prior open interest of 249, for a 22-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.65 to make the bullish bet. WW shares recently traded for ...
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Ecommerce platform Shopify (SHOP) has rebounded strongly from last year’s selloff so far this year. One trader sees shares giving back some of their gains in the coming weeks. That’s based on the August 18 $45 puts. With 38 days until expiration, 9,502 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 282, for a 34-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the puts paid $0.34 to make the bearish bet. Shopify last went for about $62, so the ...
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Regional bank PacWest Bancorp (PACW) has been trading in a range over the past few months. One trader sees shares trending to the higher end of that range in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $8 calls. With 41 days until expiration, 7,114 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 283, for a 25-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $1.02 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded just under $8, ...
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Financial institution technology provider Fidelity National Information Services (FIS) has been cut in half over the past year. One trader sees the potential for a big rally in the coming months. That’s based on the September $70 calls. With 70 days until expiration, 20,825 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 512, for a 41-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.44 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded for about $60, so ...
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Video game developer Activision Blizzard (ATVI) is up about 10 percent over the past year, with shares recovering from the drop on news that their potential buyout from Microsoft (MSFT) wouldn’t meet with regulatory scrutiny. One trader sees a further rally ahead. That’s based on the November $100 calls. With 133 days until expiration, 7,013 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 214, for a 33-fold rise in volume. The buyer of the calls paid $0.50. Shares recently traded for ...
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App software company Digital Turbine (APPS) has lost over half its share price in the past year. One trader sees a rebound in the weeks ahead. That’s based on the August $12.50 calls. With 44 days until expiration, 4,387 contracts traded compared to a prior open interest of 115, for a 38-fold rise in volume on the trade. The buyer of the calls paid $0.30 to make the bullish bet. Shares recently traded for about $9.25, so shares would need to rise ...
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