Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bearish approach towards JPMorgan Chase JPM, and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in JPM usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 33 extraordinary options activities for JPMorgan Chase. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 39% leaning bullish and 45% bearish. Among these notable options, 12 are puts, totaling $726,650, and 21 are calls, amounting to $1,024,331.
Predicted Price Range
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $170.0 to $300.0 for JPMorgan Chase during the past quarter.
Insights into Volume & Open Interest
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of JPMorgan Chase stands at 1876.36, with a total volume reaching 5,205.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in JPMorgan Chase, situated within the strike price corridor from $170.0 to $300.0, throughout the last 30 days.
JPMorgan Chase Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days
Significant Options Trades Detected:
| Symbol | PUT/CALL | Trade Type | Sentiment | Exp. Date | Ask | Bid | Price | Strike Price | Total Trade Price | Open Interest | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | BEARISH | 12/18/26 | $79.3 | $78.25 | $78.25 | $220.00 | $258.2K | 182 | 33 |
| JPM | PUT | SWEEP | BEARISH | 03/21/25 | $2.98 | $2.92 | $2.98 | $270.00 | $149.0K | 2.2K | 760 |
| JPM | PUT | TRADE | BEARISH | 04/17/25 | $12.7 | $12.5 | $12.65 | $285.00 | $126.5K | 127 | 261 |
| JPM | CALL | SWEEP | NEUTRAL | 03/21/25 | $12.8 | $12.6 | $12.71 | $270.00 | $95.2K | 5.1K | 96 |
| JPM | CALL | TRADE | NEUTRAL | 06/20/25 | $23.0 | $22.65 | $22.85 | $265.00 | $68.5K | 2.3K | 16 |
About JPMorgan Chase
JPMorgan Chase is one of the largest and most complex financial institutions in the United States, with nearly $4 trillion in assets. It is organized into four major segments: consumer and community banking, corporate and investment banking, commercial banking, and asset and wealth management. JPMorgan operates, and is subject to regulation, in multiple countries.
Present Market Standing of JPMorgan Chase
- Currently trading with a volume of 2,888,377, the JPM's price is up by 0.8%, now at $278.8.
- RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.
- Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.
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