Unusual Options Activity Surges in MSTR, AAPL, and JD.US Amid Market Volatility

Unusual options activity has been detected in several major stocks, including MSTR, AAPL, and JD.US. In the last three hours of trading on July 31st, a trade on $Strategy (MSTR.US)$ call contracts stood out with a volume of 4,521, far exceeding its open interest of 13. The V/OI ratio for this contract was an impressive 347.77, indicating that the trader is opening a new position with an unusual amount.

The premium cost of this trade was $28.87 million, and the strike price is set at $30.000. The expiration date for this contract is August 7th, 2026, which is just seven days away.

Another notable transaction was observed on $Apple (AAPL.US)$ call contracts with a volume of 30,000, far exceeding its open interest of 116. The V/OI ratio for this trade was 258.62, and the premium cost was a substantial $123.66 million. The strike price is set at $260.000, and the expiration date is July 31st, 2026.

The options activities were filtered based on specific criteria, including high V/OI ratios, significant premiums, and underlying assets with market caps over $5 billion. Options trading carries inherent risks, and it's essential for investors to understand these complexities before engaging in such strategies.