Today Unusual Activity Analysis

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•  16 Apr 2025
 

Broadcom ($AVGO) saw a flurry of trades, with 39 large transactions captured—51% with bullish tones, and a not-insignificant 41% leaning bearish. While calls heavily outweighed puts in dollar terms ($1.76M vs. $772K), the overall negative price action (-2.43%) and declining RSI at 47 signal a struggling stock stuck in a confirmed downtrend. The current price is far below the 200-day MA, suggesting limited near-term upside unless we see a sharp reversal in sentiment.

Booking Holdings ($BKNG), despite its premium price tag, attracted significant whale interest—49 large trades with over $9.9M placed in call positions versus $1.1M in puts. Although only 30% of trades were bullish by count, the weight of capital speaks volumes. Still, with the RSI dipping to 48.74 and trading below both the 20- and 50-day MAs, BKNG appears to be battling a macro pullback alongside other consumer-facing tech names.

Alphabet ($GOOG) recorded 29 notable trades, with bulls slightly edging bears (48% bullish vs. 44% bearish). Interestingly, the dollar amount in calls ($3.8M) dwarfed that of puts ($463K), hinting at a quietly growing conviction in a rebound. Yet, with RSI languishing at 43 and price action sitting below the 200-day MA, it may take more than optimism to lift GOOG in the short term.

Nike ($NKE) drew attention with 36 unusual options trades, skewing slightly bullish. However, the $2.49M in puts outstripped the $922K in calls—indicating hedging may be the real theme here. With RSI nearing oversold levels at 31.78 and the stock deep in a downtrend, NKE looks like it's facing fundamental or technical pressure that smart money may be wary of.

Starbucks ($SBUX) stood out in terms of sentiment divergence. While call value exceeded $6M compared to just $111K in puts, a striking 84% of the trades had bearish implications. With the RSI close to oversold at 32.23 and price falling nearly 3.5% on the day, this could be a case of hedging long positions—or preparation for further downside.

Super Micro Computer ($SMCI) continues to confound with high-volume interest, logging large trades despite a massive price drop of nearly 5%. The stock’s price is a far cry from its 200-day MA of $253, now trading at just under $32. That delta screams oversold—but this kind of disparity also implies something fundamental is at play. Still, those making bullish bets may be playing for a snapback.

Spotify ($SPOT) showed modest declines but maintained relative technical strength with an RSI of 51. The options flow suggests quiet accumulation, and while sentiment leaned bullish, there wasn’t a standout imbalance. What makes SPOT intriguing is its steady price action against broader volatility.

Verizon ($VZ) remained relatively calm compared to others, trading sideways. It drew whale interest in bullish direction, but the overall price behavior has been choppy and range-bound. With low beta and a high dividend, this may be more of a conservative positioning play rather than a momentum signal.

Walmart ($WMT) was another name that saw heavy activity, with 41 trades split fairly evenly but leaning bullish in dollar terms. $1.83M flowed into puts while $986K found its way into calls. It’s a stock caught in a sideways churn, hovering between technical support and resistance, with the RSI just above 50 suggesting neither overbought nor oversold conditions.