Archer Aviation Options Traders Bet Big on Boeing Deal Boost

Archer Aviation's stock price surged 16.6% after announcing a deal with Boeing, and options traders are betting big on further gains.

The options market for Archer Aviation saw an explosion of call activity, with 180,275 contracts traded, the most since November 2025. This far outpaces put activity, which reached just 17,590 contracts.

Key strikes in January 2027 drew heavy action, particularly at $10, $9, and $7, with a combined 50,900 contracts traded. The Jan 2027 $10 call alone saw 25,450 contracts change hands, with open interest now standing at 52,714.

The skew toward calls in the options market is a clear sign of bullish speculation, with nearly 10 times as many calls traded as puts. This isn't hedging, it's directional betting on Archer Aviation's stock price to continue rising.