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Index Options
On February 3 EST, trading volume in the U.S. stock index options market increased, with a total of 7.12 million contracts traded. The put/call ratio rose to 1.04.

As the upcoming expiration date approaches,$S&P 500 Index (.SPX.US)$ The distribution of options trading volume showed the following characteristics: peak put option volume at 6,900 points, peak call option volume at 6,980 points.

Single Stock Options
$Palantir (PLTR.US)$Palantir closed up 6.85% with 1.2831 million options contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio rose to 0.84. Palantir reported Q4 revenue growing 70% year-over-year to $1.41 billion, surpassing expectations. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance of $7.18-7.2 billion significantly exceeded analyst forecasts. Morgan Stanley downgraded the stock to Hold but raised the target price to $205.

Monitor unusual option block trades, with bullish positions dominating.

$PayPal (PYPL.US)$Dropped 20.31%, with 861,800 option contracts traded, and the put/call volume ratio fell to 0.71. PayPal's Q4 earnings report showed revenue and profits below expectations, with core business branded payment volume growth slowing to 1%. Additionally, CEO Alex Chriss announced his departure, succeeded by former HP Inc CEO Enrique Lores, alongside a reduction in the 2026 profit outlook, causing the stock price to plummet over 20%.

Observe this Friday's expiring call options, where multiple contracts surged tenfold.

Observing large abnormal options trades, major players are predominantly bearish.

Options Volume Leaderboard
Among the top 10 stocks by options trading volume,$Strategy (MSTR.US)$The put/call volume ratio reached a high of 1.12. Strategy's share price dropped to its lowest since September 2024, as Bitcoin's price fell below the company’s average cost of $76,052, resulting in paper losses on holdings. Despite purchasing 855 Bitcoins last week, the stock has fallen approximately 75% from its October peak.

The highest put/call open interest ratio is$Advanced Micro Devices (AMD.US)$Reaching 1.04. AMD's Q4 earnings reported revenue of $10.3 billion, growing 34% year-over-year and surpassing expectations, but its Q1 revenue guidance of $9.8 billion missed some analysts' optimistic forecasts, causing an 8% drop in after-hours trading.

Top 10 Most Actively Traded US Stock Options

Top 10 US Stock ETF Options by Trading Volume

Implied volatility leaderboard (underlying market cap > $10 billion and option volume > 100,000)
$IREN Ltd (IREN.US)$Implied volatility was highest at 138.85%, up 3.15% from the previous trading day. IREN signed a $9.7 billion cloud services agreement with Microsoft, transitioning from Bitcoin mining to AI infrastructure. However, the stock price fell 6% as Bitcoin dropped below $75,000, with analysts' target price at $94.84 suggesting it is undervalued by 44%.

$TeraWulf (WULF.US)$Implied volatility increased the most to 131.70%, rising 17.94% from the previous trading day. TeraWulf announced the acquisition of two infrastructure sites in Kentucky and Maryland, adding approximately 1.5 gigawatts of load capacity, expanding its total infrastructure portfolio to about 2.8 gigawatts. Multiple analysts maintained buy ratings and raised target prices to between $21-$26.

Top 10 most volatile US stock options (underlying market cap > $10 billion and option trading volume > 100,000 contracts)

Top 10 US Stock ETFs by Implied Volatility (Criteria: Market Cap > $100 billion)

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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 assess the attractiveness of option prices, 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。
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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