Unusual Options Activity Signal Moves Ahead

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•  11 Nov 2025
 

•   BE  
   
  -1.84%
•   CIEN  
   
  +0.57%
•   CRSP  
   
  +0.09%
•   DKNG  
   
  +0.26%
•   DXCM  
   
  +0.48%

$BE Bloom Energy drew fresh attention as options trackers spotted a wave of bearish positioning from deep-pocketed traders. While the source of the action is unclear, large-scale put buying often signals institutional hedging or a quiet warning that smart money sees pressure ahead. Retail traders are watching closely for follow-through in volume and price momentum as BE approaches key technical levels.

$CIEN Ciena Corp saw mixed sentiment in the options pit, with 11 unusual trades revealing a tug-of-war between bulls and bears. Roughly equal portions of bullish and bearish bets suggest uncertainty around the near-term direction. With calls outweighing puts in value, however, some traders may be positioning for a potential breakout once volatility cools.

$CRDO Credo Technology Group attracted heavy bearish flow as whales moved decisively on the semiconductor name. The options tape revealed sizable positions that could hint at profit-taking after recent strength or expectations of softness ahead. These trades often precede sharp moves, so smaller traders will be watching how CRDO reacts to the influx of pessimism.

$CRSP CRISPR Therapeutics lit up the options screen with a bearish majority. Over 80% of observed trades leaned negative, totaling hundreds of thousands in puts and calls. This surge in activity suggests big money is hedging or bracing for volatility, perhaps tied to regulatory or clinical trial updates.

$DKNG DraftKings showed balanced yet intense activity from whales, with nearly half the trades bullish and half bearish. This kind of even split often precedes a breakout moment, as both sides stack positions ahead of potential catalysts in sports betting data or earnings guidance.

$DXCM DexCom faced a predominantly bearish tone in its options action, as traders placed more puts than calls despite the strong fundamentals. With medical tech stocks swinging on broader market sentiment, the mixed ratios may reflect cautious positioning before year-end reports. Watch for whether bearish bets fade or accelerate as volatility unfolds.

$GPN Global Payments caught investor attention beyond the options world after insider Patricia A. Watson purchased roughly $99K worth of shares. Insider buys can be powerful sentiment indicators, suggesting management confidence in the growth outlook.

$MSFT logging 40 notable trades across calls and puts. The overall sentiment leaned bearish, with about half the volume in downside protection. While this may appear cautious, institutional investors often hedge into major product or AI-related announcements so short-term weakness could mask long-term conviction.

$NEM Newmont Corporation drew bullish attention as large investors piled into positions signaling optimism for the gold producer. In a market sensitive to inflation data, miners like NEM can benefit from shifting macro sentiment. When whale money flows into this sector, it often precedes a rotation toward defensive assets or commodities exposure.

$OWL Blue Owl Capital experienced a bearish tilt in options trades, with deep-pocketed players betting against the asset management firm. This could reflect expectations of tightening margins or cautious outlooks in the private credit space. Still, heavy institutional volume makes OWL worth monitoring for potential reversal signals.

$SBUX Starbucks saw a wave of bearish bets hit the tape, catching the eye of retail traders. Big money moved quietly but decisively, possibly reflecting concern over consumer trends or international growth. Such concentrated bearishness can either foreshadow short-term weakness or set the stage for a contrarian rally if sentiment overshoots.

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