Unusual Options Activity Signals Big Moves Ahead

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•  23 May 2025
 

$AAP Advance Auto Parts, where the big money isn’t shy about showing its pessimism. Whales poured in with bearish bets, a signal that typically precedes downside moves when done at size. The stock already took a hit today, closing at $48.67 — well off its 52-week high of $71.62 and the RSI flashing an overbought 70.19 while the trend remains sideways. Whether it’s poor earnings or broader industry weakness, someone clearly thinks pain is ahead.

$AFRM Affirm Holdings saw big trades come through, with a total of 12 options spotted — nine of them puts, amounting to nearly $500K in bearish bets. Despite the bearish tilt, the stock managed a modest +0.66% gain to close at $49.30, hovering above all its key moving averages. The sideways trend and rising interest in puts suggest traders expect some turbulence ahead — but not necessarily a collapse.

$AVGO Broadcom had whales leaning bullish, and the numbers tell the story. Out of 19 trades, 14 were bullish calls totaling over $3.6 million. With Broadcom still in a strong uptrend and sitting at $228.72, this one stands out as a textbook case of momentum buying backed by deep pockets.

$BABA Alibaba didn’t fare as well in sentiment. A whopping 42 trades hit the tape, with a lean toward bearishness. The stock dropped -0.62% to $120.70 and remains in a downtrend. Despite having more calls than puts, the higher weight of bearish volume and a falling RSI implies doubt is creeping in fast. Even with solid earnings, the market seems unconvinced.

$CAT Caterpillar saw nine large options trades, with two-thirds of them bullish. Despite the slightly red close at $343.39, the trend remains sideways. Big traders seem to believe the worst is behind CAT, potentially banking on an infrastructure tailwind or a turnaround in global construction demand.

$CVS CVS Health, things were more ominous. Out of eight trades, the majority leaned bearish, totaling nearly $600K between puts and calls. Even though it managed a +1.09% close, the downtrend and weak RSI at 36.21 suggest these bearish whales may be onto something.

$INTU Intuit told a different story. this was a flood of bullish enthusiasm. With 56 calls totaling over $3.4 million, smart money is clearly anticipating upside here. Shares jumped +8.12% to $720.13 in heavy volume, confirming its place in a strong uptrend with RSI pushing toward overbought levels. The surge in call activity signals potential breakout continuation.

$NVDA NVIDIA was once again in the spotlight. With 114 massive options trades — 86 calls and 28 puts — the net result leaned bullish. Still, the bearish side was unusually strong, with nearly half of trades reflecting downside protection. The stock dipped -1.16% to $131.29 but remains entrenched in an uptrend. Whales may be positioning for volatility around earnings or a product announcement.

$SNOW Snowflake had a bearish tinge as 28 options trades came through, with puts valued at $247K and calls near $958K. The stock closed down -1.54% at $200.05, but its RSI is heating up at 79.09. Despite the uptrend, traders seem to be hedging potentially worried about valuation or macro headwinds.