Unusual Options Activity Signals Big Money Moves

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•  18 Sep 2025
 

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$APLD Applied Digital generated intense options buzz with deep-pocketed investors taking a decidedly bullish stance on the data center and digital infrastructure play. The unusual activity suggests something significant may be brewing for this high-beta stock, which gained 0.40% to $19.91. Trading at an elevated RSI of 74.70, APLD appears overbought technically, but the smart money positioning through options suggests further upside potential. The stock's massive 6.46 beta makes it a favorite among momentum traders seeking leveraged exposure to AI and cryptocurrency infrastructure themes.

$CLSK CleanSpark emerged as a major options magnet with 114 unusual trades totaling over $6 million in premium. The bullish sentiment was clear with 50% of traders taking optimistic positions while only 42% went bearish. Call options absolutely dominated with $5.76 million in premium versus just $274,619 in puts, creating a striking 21-to-1 ratio favoring the upside. The stock responded with a powerful 17.66% surge to $13.46, validating the smart money's bullish positioning. CleanSpark's bitcoin mining operations and recent expansion into AI data centers have caught institutional attention as the crypto and AI narratives converge.

$ETN Eaton Corporation attracted moderate but meaningful options interest with 16 trades showing a balanced 37% bullish and 37% bearish split. Call options generated $702,712 in premium against $124,010 in puts, creating a roughly 6-to-1 bullish ratio. The industrial conglomerate gained 2.22% to $371.27, trading solidly within its established range. Eaton's exposure to electrical infrastructure and data center power solutions positions it well for the ongoing AI buildout, explaining the institutional options interest despite the balanced directional sentiment.

$FSLR First Solar drew significant options attention with 21 trades revealing a 57% bullish versus 38% bearish sentiment split. Interestingly, put premium of $2.87 million slightly exceeded call premium of $2.69 million, suggesting sophisticated hedging strategies rather than pure directional bets. The stock declined 0.51% to $209.63 but remains in a solid uptrend well above its 200-day moving average. Solar stocks have faced headwinds lately, but the substantial options activity indicates institutions remain engaged with the renewable energy leader despite near-term volatility.

$GEV GE Vernova sparked institutional options interest as investors positioned for potential moves in the energy infrastructure spinoff. The stock declined 0.62% to $611, but the unusual options activity suggests smart money sees opportunity in the utility-focused entity. GE Vernova's focus on power generation equipment and renewable energy infrastructure aligns with long-term energy transition themes that continue attracting institutional capital despite short-term market fluctuations.

$LI Auto faced notably bearish options sentiment as large investors took pessimistic positions in the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer. The stock fell 2.32% to $26.07, reflecting ongoing concerns about Chinese EV market dynamics and competitive pressures. The bearish options positioning suggests institutions remain cautious about Li Auto's prospects despite the broader EV growth narrative, possibly due to intensifying competition and regulatory uncertainties in the Chinese market.

$NFLX Netflix generated massive options interest with 127 unusual trades totaling $7.58 million in premium. The sentiment was perfectly balanced with 40% bullish and 40% bearish positioning, suggesting institutions are hedging significant positions rather than making pure directional bets. Call options commanded $6.32 million versus $1.25 million in puts, but the balanced sentiment indicates complex strategies at work. The streaming giant declined 1.69% to $1,207.78, testing support near its moving averages as investors weigh subscriber growth against competitive pressures.

$NIO attracted bullish options positioning from large investors despite the stock's 1.01% decline to $7.37. The unusual activity suggests institutions see potential catalysts ahead for the Chinese EV manufacturer, possibly related to new model launches or expansion into new markets. NIO's battery-as-a-service model and European expansion plans continue generating institutional interest despite broader headwinds facing Chinese stocks.

$QUBT Quantum Computing Inc. saw bullish options positioning as the stock gained 3.64% to $18.35. The unusual activity in this quantum computing play reflects growing institutional interest in quantum technology stocks as the sector gains mainstream attention. With quantum computing transitioning from research to potential commercialization, institutional investors appear positioning for breakthrough announcements or partnership deals that could drive significant price movements.

$RIVN Rivian Automotive showed strong bullish options bias with 75% of trades taking optimistic positions versus just 25% bearish. Despite call premium of only $180,822 compared to put premium of $269,327, the overwhelmingly bullish trade count suggests institutions expect upside catalysts. The electric truck manufacturer gained 4.04% to $14.68, benefiting from renewed EV optimism and progress on production ramp-up goals. Amazon's continued support and Rivian's focus on the commercial delivery market differentiate it from other struggling EV startups.

$TSLA Tesla dominated options activity with a staggering 915 unusual trades totaling $72.38 million in premium, making it the day's most active name by far. The sentiment was nearly perfectly balanced with 42% bullish and 43% bearish positioning, indicating massive hedging activity rather than pure directional bets. Call options generated $49.67 million versus $22.71 million in puts, but the balanced trade sentiment suggests institutions are managing significant exposure rather than making new directional wagers.

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