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•  12 Dec 2025
 

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$ALAB Unusual options activity has surfaced for Astera Labs, with high-rolling investors positioning largely bearish on the stock. Today, Benzinga’s scanner detected 8 notable options trades, including one put valued at $182,400 and seven calls totaling $334,840. Volume hit 10.29M, well above the 6.55M average, signaling strong interest from large traders. The targeted price range over the last three months has spanned $138 to $250, highlighting the focus of whales on key strike levels. This mixed but heavily bearish activity is a clear alert to monitor ALAB closely, especially given its ongoing downtrend.

$ANF Abercrombie & Fitch is also seeing significant options action, with 8 trades identified including one put for $30,210 and seven calls totaling $1,861,895. Sentiment among large traders is split, leaning 62% ish, and the stock has been trending upward. Volume reached 1.86M compared to a 2.26M average, suggesting selective but meaningful activity. The trades indicate interest in the $75 to $120 price range over the past quarter. This pattern may signal anticipation of near-term catalysts, making ANF an interesting case for traders tracking bullish call positioning.

$AVAV AeroVironment has experienced extraordinary options volume, with 22 trades detected today. Among these, 12 puts total $647,299 and 10 calls total $681,558. Investor sentiment is divided—31% ish and 50% bearish—while volume sits at 1.23M versus a 962K average, underscoring above-normal activity. The targeted price range of $125 to $390 over the last three months shows strategic positioning across multiple strike levels. This mixed positioning reflects uncertainty but suggests that savvy traders anticipate a potential sharp move in AVAV, warranting close observation.

$BIDU Smart money is active in Baidu options, with 8 unusual trades split evenly between puts ($160,088) and calls ($164,124). The sentiment shows 25% ish versus 50% bearish, and trading volume hit 3.11M, slightly below the 3.48M average. The price range under focus spans $123 to $135 over the last quarter, indicating targeted interest in this band. These trades could reflect expectations for near-term volatility or strategic hedging ahead of potential market-moving news.

$IONQ IonQ options activity highlights a bearish tilt among financial giants. Out of 10 detected trades, 7 were puts totaling $740,222 and 3 were calls at $104,609. Sentiment leans 50% bearish, with volume of 14.12M compared to a 22.34M average, illustrating concentrated but substantial interest. The implied price range of $30 to $120 over the last three months shows where major investors are hedging or positioning. These patterns offer insight into potential downside risk while tracking liquidity across key strikes.

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