Unusual Options Trading Signals Stir Market Watchers Today

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•  31 Oct 2025
 

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$AA Whales are circling Alcoa as unusual options flow lights up the tape. A cluster of large trades appeared today, suggesting deep-pocketed investors are positioning ahead of a possible catalyst. With shares at $36.79, barely budging on modest volume, the quiet price action contrasts sharply with the sudden spike in options activity a classic sign that the smart money may be preparing for movement beneath the surface.

$CORZ Core Scientific is buzzing after a wave of unusual bullish options trades hit the market. The stock jumped 3.86% to $21.54 on volume well above average, hinting that institutions might be betting on continued upside momentum. These moves don’t happen by accident when heavy money piles into options like this, it often signals confidence that something big is brewing in the crypto-mining space.

$CVS Unusual bearish sentiment crept into CVS Health options today, as large investors took cautious positions despite the stock closing up 1.9% at $78.15. High-value trades, suggesting concerns about near-term headwinds or earnings pressure. For retail traders, that divergence between price and positioning could be worth watching closely.

$DASH DoorDash saw heavy bearish options flow today, even as shares ticked slightly higher to $254.37. The pattern muted stock move, aggressive options bets often signals a tug-of-war between short-term optimism and longer-term caution. Whether insiders are hedging or speculating, traders will be eyeing delivery trends and consumer spending for clues.

$FICO Big money made its presence felt in Fair Isaac options today. Shares ripped 4.68% higher to $1,659.53, but the options market turned bearish, suggesting sophisticated investors may see limited upside from here. It looks like some are quietly locking in gains after a stellar run.

$ILMN Illumina exploded 24.78% higher to $123.54, and options traders jumped in fast. Whale-sized bullish positions swept through the market, reinforcing the idea that optimism around its restructuring and genomics outlook is gaining steam. With volume nearly four times average, ILMN became one of the day’s clearest examples of conviction buying in both stock and options.

$MPWR A sharp 7.59% drop in Monolithic Power Systems didn’t go unnoticed options traders piled in with bearish bets. The sudden surge in put activity, alongside a spike in trading volume to nearly triple its average, suggests institutions are positioning for further downside or protecting profits after a long stretch of strength.

$NVTS Navitas Semiconductor rallied 7.17% to $13.46, but the options market told a different story. Heavy bearish positioning from institutional players appeared, signaling caution even as the stock gained. That disconnect could mean traders expect volatility ahead possibly around earnings or sector news in the semiconductor space.

$RKT Whale watchers spotted major options action in Rocket Companies, with unusual bullish trades showing up just as shares climbed 4.52% to $16.66. With volume spiking far above average, the options surge hints that someone’s betting on a momentum continuation. For traders, RKT is one of those setups where following the flow might pay off.

$WDC The options market lit up for Western Digital as bullish sentiment drove trades into overdrive. Shares jumped 8.75% to $150.21 on double the normal volume, while whales appeared to load up on call options. Such aggressive positioning often hints at confidence in upcoming catalysts perhaps tied to data storage demand or merger chatter.

$WMT Finally, Walmart drew major attention with 28 unusual options trades showing mixed sentiment roughly 35% bullish vs. 60% bearish. With shares dipping 1.04% to $101.18, the split positioning suggests traders are bracing for volatility around retail margins or holiday-season forecasts. When whales hedge this actively, retail investors would be wise to stay alert.

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