Unusual Options Activity — September 22, 2026 | Pushing Profits
Category: Unusual Options Activity | Date: 2026-09-22
September 22, 2026, marked bullish bets on Meta and bearish concerns in Coinbase and TLT.
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Market Highlights for September 22, 2026 Today's unusual options activity showed significant bullish sentiment in Meta Platforms (META) with large call premiums indicating strong investor interest. Notably, a call option with a $700 strike expiring in March 2027 saw a staggering $19.7 million premium, suggesting confidence in META's future performance. Further reinforcing this bullish trend, another call option with a $750 strike expiring tomorrow attracted a $17.7 million premium. This indicates that traders are betting on a near-term upswing in Meta's stock price. On the other hand, bearish sentiment was evident in Coinbase (COIN), where aggressive buying of put options at both $170 and $210 strikes for June 2027 involved premiums of $13.1 million and $12.1 million, respectively. This suggests concerns regarding future price declines in the cryptocurrency exchange's shares. Additionally, TLT put options with an $83 strike set to expire in December 2026 also saw sizable activity with a $9.4 million premium, indicating a cautious outlook on long-term Treasury bonds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a large call option premium indicate?
A large call option premium typically signifies strong bullish sentiment and expectations of price appreciation in the underlying stock.
Why do traders buy put options?
Traders buy put options to hedge against potential losses in a stock or to speculate on price declines.
What is unusual options activity?
Unusual options activity refers to trading volume that significantly deviates from the norm, indicating heightened interest or sentiment in a specific stock.