Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bearish stance on IonQ IONQ.
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with IONQ, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did?
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 80 uncommon options trades for IonQ.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 37% bullish and 50%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 22 are puts, for a total amount of $1,425,783, and 58 are calls, for a total amount of $7,380,282.
What's The Price Target?
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $10.0 to $60.0 for IonQ during the past quarter.
Analyzing Volume & Open Interest
Looking at the volume and open interest is a powerful move while trading options. This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for IonQ's options for a given strike price. Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of IonQ's whale trades within a strike price range from $10.0 to $60.0 in the last 30 days.
IonQ Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Largest Options Trades Observed:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IONQ | CALL | TRADE | BULLISH | 12/19/25 | $12.9 | $11.4 | $12.45 | $30.00 | $817.9K | 126 | 1.0K |
| IONQ | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $12.85 | $12.25 | $12.2 | $30.00 | $610.0K | 126 | 1.5K |
| IONQ | CALL | SWEEP | BULLISH | 01/31/25 | $3.05 | $2.88 | $3.05 | $30.00 | $424.5K | 3.6K | 1.4K |
| IONQ | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/19/25 | $12.35 | $11.85 | $11.9 | $30.00 | $357.0K | 126 | 1.8K |
| IONQ | CALL | SWEEP | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $15.85 | $14.9 | $14.9 | $15.00 | $298.0K | 3.5K | 609 |
About IonQ
IonQ Inc sells access to several quantum computers of various qubit capacities and is in the process of researching and developing technologies for quantum computers with increasing computational capabilities. The company currently makes access to its quantum computers available via cloud platforms and also to select customers via its own cloud service. This cloud-based approach enables the broad availability of quantum-computing-as-a-service (QCaaS). The company derives its revenue from its quantum-computing-as-a-service arrangements, consulting services related to co-developing algorithms on company's quantum computing systems, and contracts associated with the design, development, and construction of specialized quantum computing systems together with related services.
Where Is IonQ Standing Right Now?
- Trading volume stands at 47,848,559, with IONQ's price down by -14.51%, positioned at $27.64.
- RSI indicators show the stock to be may be approaching oversold.
- Earnings announcement expected in 44 days.
Expert Opinions on IonQ
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $41.666666666666664.
Unusual Options Activity Detected: Smart Money on the Move
Benzinga Edge's Unusual Options board spots potential market movers before they happen. See what positions big money is taking on your favorite stocks. Click here for access. * An analyst from Craig-Hallum has decided to maintain their Buy rating on IonQ, which currently sits at a price target of $45. * Reflecting concerns, an analyst from DA Davidson lowers its rating to Buy with a new price target of $50. * Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Goldman Sachs continues to hold a Neutral rating for IonQ, targeting a price of $30.
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