MSTR and AMZN Draw High-Volume Options Bets Amid Market Volatility
Unusual options activity was detected in several stocks on Monday morning, according to data from Moomoo. The most notable trade was on $MSTR (Strategy) call contracts, with a volume of 9,875 and an open interest of 31. This led to a V/OI ratio of 318.55, significantly higher than the normal threshold of 10.
The premium for this trade was a substantial $3.33 million, with a strike price of $143,000 and an expiration date set for September 18th, 2026, just seven days away. Another notable trade was on $AMZN (Amazon) put contracts, with a volume of 5,000 and an open interest of 23, resulting in a V/OI ratio of 217.39.
The premium for this trade was $13.14 million, with a strike price of $260,000 and an expiration date set for April 16th, 2027, 217 days from now. These trades suggest that some investors are placing large bets on the future performance of these stocks.