Unusual Options Activity — July 22, 2026 | Pushing Profits

Category: Unusual Options Activity | Date: 2026-07-22

Today's unusual options activity highlights bullish trends in NVDA and MU, while TSLA sees bearish sentiment ahead of earnings.

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Today we witnessed a surge in unusual options activity that indicates significant investor sentiment shifts. Notably, NVIDIA (NVDA) attracted attention with a remarkable $25.3 million premium on bullish call options set to expire on October 16, 2026, suggesting strong confidence in the stock's upward potential. Micron Technology (MU) also made waves, displaying two bullish call options with premiums of $24.4 million and $22.9 million, both expiring July 24, 2026. This aggressive buying hints at traders expecting a substantial price movement in the near term. On the bearish front, Tesla (TSLA) saw significant activity in put options, fetching $23.7 million in premium. This aggressive buying indicates that some traders are hedging against a potential downturn, reflecting mixed sentiments in TSLA's outlook. Other notable mentions include Amazon (AMZN) with a $14.2 million premium on calls set for October, and the QQQ ETF boasting $13.6 million in call premiums today. Traders should keep a close eye on these developments for potential trading opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unusual options activity?

Unusual options activity refers to a significant volume of trades in options contracts that deviates from the norm, indicating potential market movements.

How can I use unusual options activity to inform my trading strategy?

Traders often analyze unusual options activity to gauge market sentiment and predict price movements, using this information to make strategic trades.

What does it mean when traders are buying call options aggressively?

Aggressive buying of call options typically suggests that traders expect the underlying stock price to rise, reflecting bullish sentiment.

Sources & References

  1. The Options Clearing Corporation — Market Data & Volume — OCC (The Options Clearing Corporation)
  2. Cboe Options Market Statistics — Cboe Global Markets
  3. Investor.gov — Options — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

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