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Daily Options Tracker | Strategy declines, major options traders turn bearish, multiple put orders surge over 2x; Intel sees more bullish trades by major options holders

Index Options
On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Single Stock Options
$Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Monitor large option trades with unusual activity; many major investors are optimistic.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
$Strategy (MSTR.US)$The stock closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 option contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $21.3 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing the total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion. However, the stock price fell 7.8% due to market concerns over the trade war and falling Bitcoin prices.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Monitor this Friday's expiring put options, multiple contracts surged over 200%.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Monitor large option trades with unusual activity; many major investors are bearish.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Options Volume Leaderboard
Among the top 10 stocks by options trading volume,$Palantir (PLTR.US)$The put/call volume ratio hit a high of 0.85. Palantir expanded its strategic partnership with HD Hyundai through a multi-year agreement worth hundreds of millions of dollars. The CEO stated at the Davos Forum that AI would create more job opportunities and noted that Europe lags behind the US and China in technology adoption.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
The highest put/call open interest ratio is$Micron Technology (MU.US)$The ratio reached 1.33. TD Cowen raised Micron Technology's target price from $300 to $450 while maintaining a buy rating. RBC initiated coverage with an outperform rating and a $425 target price, with analysts optimistic about the profit potential driven by growing HBM demand and tight supply in the memory market.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Top 10 Most Actively Traded US Stock Options
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Top 10 US Stock ETF Options by Trading Volume
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Implied volatility leaderboard (underlying market cap > $10 billion and option volume > 100,000)
$Ondas (ONDS.US)$Implied volatility was the highest at 125.19%, increasing by 4.81% from the previous trading day. Multiple analysts raised Ondas Holdings' target price to a high of $25. The company increased its 2026 revenue guidance to $170-180 million, with a backlog expected to reach $65.3 million, up 180% year-over-year.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
$First Majestic Silver (AG.US)$Implied volatility increased the most, reaching 103.63%, up 12.56% from the previous trading day. First Majestic Silver benefited from silver prices breaking through $95 to hit a record high, with the stock rising over 3%. Trump’s tariff threat on Greenland fueled risk aversion, driving precious metals higher across the board.
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Top 10 most volatile US stock options (underlying market cap > $10 billion and option trading volume > 100,000 contracts)
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Top 10 US Stock ETFs by Implied Volatility (Criteria: Market Cap > $100 billion)
Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
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Index Options On January 20 Eastern Time, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.69 million contracts traded. The ratio of put to call volume fell to 0.96. As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume shows the following: peak put option volume at 6,700 points, peak call option volume at 6,900 points. Single Stock Options $Intel (INTC.US)$Closed up 3.41%, with 634,500 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.48. Seaport upgraded Intel to Buy with a price target of $65, optimistic about Panther Lake processors and 18A process technology progress. Meanwhile, Qualcomm's GPU head Eric Demers joined Intel as Senior Vice President to lead AI and data center GPU R&D. Observing unusual large options orders, there are more bullish bets from major traders. $Strategy (MSTR.US)$Closed down 7.76%, with 481,400 options contracts traded, and the put to call volume ratio rose to 0.60. Strategy purchased 22,305 Bitcoin for $2.13 billion between January 12 and 19, bringing its total holdings to 709,715 Bitcoin worth $53.92 billion...
Risk Warning
An option is a contract that gives the holder the right, but not the obligation, to buy or sell an asset at a fixed price at any time on or before a specific date. The price of an option is influenced by several factors including the current price of the underlying asset, the strike price, time to expiration, and implied volatility.
Implied volatility reflects the market’s expectation of the future volatility of an option over a certain period. It is data derived inversely from the BS option pricing model and is generally considered an indicator of market sentiment. When investors anticipate higher volatility, they may be willing to pay more for options to hedge risks, resulting in higher implied volatility.
Traders and investors use implied volatility to assessoption pricesthe attractiveness, identify potential mispricing, and manage risk exposure.
Disclaimer
This content does not constitute any offer, solicitation, recommendation, opinion, or guarantee for any securities, financial products, or tools. The risk of loss in trading options can be substantial. In some cases, losses may exceed the initial margin deposited. Even if you set contingent orders such as 'stop-loss' or 'limit' orders, these may not prevent losses. Market conditions may prevent these orders from being executed. You might be required to deposit additional margin within a short period. If you fail to provide the required amount within the specified time, your open positions may be liquidated. However, you will still be responsible for any shortfall in your account. Therefore, before trading, you should study and understand options and carefully consider whether such trading is suitable for you based on your financial situation and investment objectives. If you trade options, you should be familiar with the procedures for exercising options and the rights and obligations upon exercise and expiration. Option trading involves extremely high risks and is not suitable for all investors. Investors should read carefully before engaging in any options trading strategy.Characteristics and Risks of Standardized Options。
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