Whales Make Bold Bets Across Top Stocks

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•  28 Oct 2025
 

•   AMD  
   
  +1.26%
•   AMZN  
   
  +0.69%
•   ASTS  
   
  +2.56%
•   AVGO  
   
  +2.12%
•   BE  
   
  +22.28%

$AMD Options scanners picked up heavy whale activity in Advanced Micro Devices as big-money investors took a noticeably bullish stance. The trades, tracked by Benzinga, suggest significant confidence in AMD next move possibly ahead of key product news or sector rotation. Whenever whales move this big in AMD, retail traders tend to take notice.

$AMZN Amazon.com saw intense options trading today with 55 large transactions spotted 47 calls versus just 8 puts. About 50% of investors were bullish, suggesting a strong lean toward upside momentum. With over $2.5 million flowing into calls, it’s clear some whales are betting on a potential breakout in next leg.

$ASTS In AST SpaceMobile, deep-pocketed investors made a notable bullish play that caught traders’ attention. The surge in unusual activity hints that large investors expect something significant on the horizon for ASTS. When this much volume shows up, it’s rarely random it’s anticipation.

$AVGO Broadcom drew attention with a staggering 287 unusual options trades. About 44% were bullish while 37% leaned bearish, with $17.9 million in calls against $7.3 million in puts. The heavy call volume signals that whales may be positioning for strength in AVGO as it continues to ride semiconductor momentum.

$BE Bloom Energy attracted sizable bullish bets from institutional-sized players today. The surge in call buying suggests optimism around the clean energy outlook. Whales often move early, and BE unusual activity could be a leading indicator of growing sentiment in the renewable space.

$BX Blackstone made the radar with 9 significant options trades 5 puts and 4 calls reflecting a balanced but elevated interest. Roughly 44% of the big traders were bullish and 44% bearish, showing mixed sentiment as BX consolidates after recent strength. Watching for a decisive move here could pay off.

$GOOG Big players took a bearish tilt on Alphabet, with 298 large trades detected 63 puts worth nearly $6 million and 235 calls valued at $17.3 million. Despite the strong call flow, 43% of traders leaned bearish, suggesting caution around GOOG near-term direction as tech volatility rises.

$HL Hecla Mining saw notable bearish options action today, as whales positioned defensively. The uptick in put volume may suggest expectations of near-term weakness in HL, possibly tied to commodity pricing trends. When miners move on options, it’s often tied to shifting sentiment in silver and gold markets.

$MRK Merck & Co. experienced 9 unusual options trades, with 55% of the volume leaning bullish. About $430K flowed into calls versus $268K in puts a modest yet optimistic signal that institutional traders see potential upside in MRK pharma pipeline or earnings momentum.

$RDDT Reddit lit up the options screen with 56 trades showing 41% bullish and 48% bearish sentiment. The majority of transactions 42 calls worth $3 million indicate high-stakes speculation on volatility. Whales appear divided on RDDT short-term trajectory, but they’re paying to find out.

$VRT Whales made bold bullish bets on Vertiv Holdings, suggesting growing confidence in the role in the AI infrastructure space. The surge in call activity for VRT may signal that institutions expect the stock to continue its strong run into the next earnings cycle.

$VZ Verizon Communications caught whale attention with a burst of bullish positioning. The heavy call buying suggests optimism for the upcoming reports or dividend-related strength. When telecom giants draw this kind of options heat, it’s often a sign of a shift in defensive sentiment.

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