Unusual Options Activity Alerts Signal Moves Ahead

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•  07 Nov 2025
 

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$ARM ARM Holdings is seeing heavy bearish sentiment from deep-pocketed investors. Analysis of 75 options trades shows that 50% of positions were bearish, with only 32% bullish. The put-to-call ratio heavily favors downside protection, with 42 put contracts totaling $6.55 million versus 33 calls worth $1.59 million. At $152.38, the stock dropped 3.71% on volume of 5.71 million shares, slightly above its average. This aggressive options positioning suggests major players are bracing for potential weakness in the near-term outlook.

$COP ConocoPhillips is experiencing notable bearish options activity despite positive price action. Smart money deployed 12 significant trades, with 66% taking bearish positions and only 25% bullish. The options flow included 5 puts worth $354,116 and 7 calls totaling $283,665. Interestingly, the stock gained 1.36% to $86.83, trading below average volume at 5.42 million shares. This divergence between bearish options positioning and positive price movement could signal that sophisticated traders anticipate headwinds.

$IONQ Quantum computing specialist IonQ is attracting bullish attention from options whales. Eleven trades were detected, with 45% showing bullish sentiment compared to 36% bearish. The mix included 8 puts worth $398,135 and 3 calls totaling $202,350. The stock surged 3.20% to $59.27 on massive volume of 31.81 million shares, near its average.

$MTDR Matador Resources caught attention with significant insider buying rather than options flow. Shelley F Appel purchased 2,880 shares worth $108,747 through open-market transactions on November 6, signaling confidence from company leadership. The stock responded positively, climbing 3.72% to $39.35, though volume of 1.25 million came in well below the 2.28 million average. Insider purchases often precede positive developments, making this worth monitoring.

$NCLH Norwegian Cruise Line saw substantial insider accumulation as Jason Montague grabbed $252,020 worth of shares on November 6. This vote of confidence from insiders coincided with strong market performance, as the stock rallied 4.55% to $19.05 on exceptional volume of 25.42 million shares—significantly above the 16.70 million average. The combination of insider buying and strong momentum suggests positive sentiment around the cruise operator prospects.

$NEM Newmont Mining is drawing bullish attention from institutional players. Large-scale options activity indicates sophisticated investors are taking bullish positions in the gold miner. The stock gained 1.04% to $83.39, though volume of 7.34 million trailed the 11.98 million average. With gold prices remaining elevated and mining stocks offering leverage to precious metals, this positioning could reflect expectations of continued strength.

$NOW ServiceNow faces bearish pressure from financial giants. Analysis of 28 unusual trades revealed that 28% were bearish while only 7% showed bullish tendencies. The put-heavy positioning included 26 put contracts worth $1.49 million versus just 2 calls valued at $63,742. Despite this bearish flow, the stock edged up 0.36% to $861.87 on above-average volume of 1.63 million shares. This disconnect between options sentiment and price action warrants close attention.

$SMCI Super Micro Computer is seeing mixed signals from options traders. Thirty significant trades were detected, split almost evenly with 43% bullish and 43% bearish. The activity included 10 puts totaling $1.89 million and 20 calls worth $1.54 million. The stock dipped 1.43% to $39.76 on heavy volume of 32.64 million shares, slightly above average. This balanced options positioning reflects uncertainty about the server manufacturer near-term direction.

$VRT Vertiv Holdings is experiencing clear bearish sentiment from big money players. Large investors have taken aggressive bearish positions, suggesting concerns about the data center infrastructure company's outlook. The stock declined 1.76% to $179.80 on elevated volume of 9.10 million shares versus a 7.77 million average. When institutional money takes such decisive stances, retail traders should pay attention to potential catalysts driving these bets.

$WULF TeraWulf is attracting significant but bearish-leaning options activity. Forty-seven trades were spotted, with 51% bearish and 44% bullish. Despite the bearish tilt, calls dominated in dollar terms with 34 call contracts worth $3.02 million versus 13 puts totaling $1.37 million. The Bitcoin mining stock fell 2.38% to $13.94 on massive volume of 42.45 million shares.

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