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Nuveen S&P 500 Dynamic Overwrite Fund is a diversified closed-end management investment company. Its investment objective is to seek attractive total returns with less volatility than the S&P 500 Index by investing in a U.S. equity portfolio that seeks to substantially replicate the price movements of the S&P 500 Index, as well as selling call options on 35%-75% of the notional value of the Fund's equity portfolio (with a 55% long-term target) in an effort to enhance the Fund's risk-adjusted returns.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$460.00</td>
<td>$63.2K</td>
<td>12.2K</td>
<td>40.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$227.50</td>
<td>$64.6K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ANF</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$73.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>312</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$397.50</td>
<td>$40.0K</td>
<td>67</td>
<td>151</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BKNG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$5250.00</td>
<td>$27.9K</td>
<td>50</td>
<td>117</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$92.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>94</td>
<td>107</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>OLLI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>04/17/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$30.9K</td>
<td>230</td>
<td>27</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ORLY</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$1200.00</td>
<td>$42.8K</td>
<td>2</td>
<td>10</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DHI</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>9</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 101 contract(s) at a $460.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $63.2K, with a price of $625.0 per contract. There were 12228 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 40945 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 10 day(s) on January 3, 2025. This event was a transfer of 168 contract(s) at a $227.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 19 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $64.6K, with a price of $385.0 per contract. There were 1548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1676 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ANF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ANF#NYSE">ANF</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.5K, with a price of $245.0 per contract. There were 2143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 312 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $397.50 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 67 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 151 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 112 contract(s) at a $5250.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 41 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.9K, with a price of $250.0 per contract. There were 50 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 117 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $92.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $640.0 per contract. There were 94 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 107 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For OLLI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/OLLI#NASDAQ">OLLI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 114 day(s) on April 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 26 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.9K, with a price of $1190.0 per contract. There were 230 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 27 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ORLY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ORLY#NASDAQ">ORLY</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 143 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 8 contract(s) at a $1200.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.8K, with a price of $5350.0 per contract. There were 2 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 10 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DHI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DHI#NYSE">DHI</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 752 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 7 contract(s) at a $165.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $3600.0 per contract. There were 9 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Industrials sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>KULR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$4.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>117</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ZIM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$21.66</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>5.6K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>FDX</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$50.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>533</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>UBER</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>439</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NNE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/03/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$28.6K</td>
<td>177</td>
<td>419</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MVST</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$32.6K</td>
<td>3.1K</td>
<td>410</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/31/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$32.4K</td>
<td>40</td>
<td>242</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$47.7K</td>
<td>1.9K</td>
<td>175</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LUNR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$92.5K</td>
<td>3.5K</td>
<td>157</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ACHR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$29.0K</td>
<td>347</td>
<td>154</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding KULR (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KULR#AMEX">KULR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 400 contract(s) at a $4.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $110.0 per contract. There were 117 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1322 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ZIM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ZIM#NYSE">ZIM</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $21.66 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $145.0 per contract. There were 5666 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1315 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding FDX (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FDX#NYSE">FDX</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 42 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.1K, with a price of $1195.0 per contract. There were 1442 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 533 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For UBER (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $176.0 per contract. There were 3426 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 439 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding NNE (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NNE#NASDAQ">NNE</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on January 3, 2025. Parties traded 185 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.6K, with a price of $155.0 per contract. There were 177 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 419 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MVST (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MVST#NASDAQ">MVST</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 333 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.6K, with a price of $98.0 per contract. There were 3118 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 410 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For CAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CAT#NYSE">CAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 38 day(s) on January 31, 2025. This event was a transfer of 32 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $32.4K, with a price of $1015.0 per contract. There were 40 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 242 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BA#NYSE">BA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 30 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $47.7K, with a price of $1591.0 per contract. There were 1993 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 175 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding LUNR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LUNR#NASDAQ">LUNR</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 388 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $92.5K, with a price of $924.0 per contract. There were 3541 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 157 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding ACHR (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACHR#NYSE">ACHR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 206 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $13.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.0K, with a price of $290.0 per contract. There were 347 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 154 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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10 Industrials Stocks Whale Activity In Today's Session

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Information Technology sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>NVDA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$30.0K</td>
<td>118.7K</td>
<td>89.2K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BBAI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$3.50</td>
<td>$72.8K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>8.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MSTR</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$25.6K</td>
<td>4.3K</td>
<td>8.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SMCI</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/27/24</td>
<td>$32.00</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>10.2K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MU</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
<td>$39.6K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AAPL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$175.00</td>
<td>$41.5K</td>
<td>20.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>02/21/25</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$198.0K</td>
<td>859</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MRVL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/19/25</td>
<td>$135.00</td>
<td>$2.7 million</td>
<td>301</td>
<td>2.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AVGO</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$275.00</td>
<td>$234.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>QUBT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$35.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• For NVDA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.0K, with a price of $200.0 per contract. There were 118707 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 89227 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BBAI (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BBAI#NYSE">BBAI</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 752 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 339 contract(s) at a $3.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 8 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $72.8K, with a price of $215.0 per contract. There were 1222 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8144 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MSTR (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.6K, with a price of $855.0 per contract. There were 4375 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8055 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SMCI (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SMCI#NASDAQ">SMCI</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on December 27, 2024. This event was a transfer of 125 contract(s) at a $32.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $265.0 per contract. There were 10275 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7761 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MU (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MU#NASDAQ">MU</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1280 contract(s) at a $105.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 37 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.6K, with a price of $31.0 per contract. There were 20058 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4601 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AAPL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 5 contract(s) at a $175.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $41.5K, with a price of $8305.0 per contract. There were 20026 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4098 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMAT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMAT#NASDAQ">AMAT</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 59 day(s) on February 21, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $170.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $198.0K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 859 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2120 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding MRVL (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRVL#NASDAQ">MRVL</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 269 day(s) on September 19, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $135.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.7 million, with a price of $1369.0 per contract. There were 301 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2000 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AVGO (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AVGO#NASDAQ">AVGO</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 87 day(s) on March 21, 2025. This event was a transfer of 237 contract(s) at a $275.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $234.6K, with a price of $990.0 per contract. There were 5143 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1347 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For QUBT (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QUBT#NASDAQ">QUBT</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 24 day(s) on January 17, 2025. This event was a transfer of 150 contract(s) at a $20.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.2K, with a price of $235.0 per contract. There were 3200 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1281 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
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Roth MKM analyst Boobalan Pachaiyappan maintains Gain Therapeutics (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GANX#NASDAQ">GANX</a>) with a Buy and maintains $7 price target.

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Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) advocate and MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSTR#NASDAQ">MSTR</a>) executive chairman Michael Saylor asserts that Bitcoin&#8217;s meteoric rise to over $100,000 has decisively proven its legitimacy and laid the groundwork for its potential ascent to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/11/42116183/michael-saylor-predicted-bitcoin-to-hit-13-million-if-it-happens-it-will-entail-massive-hyperinflation-analyst-warns#:~:text=could%20hit%20%2413%20million%20by,markets%20valued%20at%20%24125%20trillion.">$13 million per coin</a>.
In a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhAia950nbo">podcast</a> with Tom Bilyeu published on Dec. 17, Saylor predicted Bitcoin will grow at an average annual rate of 29%, fueled by increasing institutional participation and broader educational initiatives aimed at demystifying the asset. 
He described Bitcoin as the world's first &#8220;perfect money&#8221; and the most efficient store of value ever engineered
Bitcoin&#8217;s volatility is a feature, not a flaw, stemming from its superior design as a monetary network, according to Saylor.
Education And Institutional Guidance
"Education and adoption go hand in hand," he explains, envisioning a future where Bitcoin becomes a mainstream <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42547334/the-new-gold-seasoned-investor-ross-gerber-spots-a-pot-of-bitcoin-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow">financial asset akin to digital gold</a>.
Saylor emphasized the significance of institutional backing, such as BlackRock's recommendation to allocate 2% of portfolios to Bitcoin. He interprets this guidance as a milestone in Bitcoin's journey toward broader acceptance.
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Companies like MicroStrategy and Riot (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIOT#NASDAQ">RIOT</a>) are leading the way in adopting the &#8220;Bitcoin standard&#8221; by recapitalizing their balance sheets with Bitcoin. 
Saylor views this trend as indicative of a long-term shift in corporate finance, where firms leverage Bitcoin&#8217;s appreciating value as a strategic reserve.
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Saylor also highlights the potential for Bitcoin to serve as <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42511716/bitcoin-as-neutral-reserve-asset-could-overhaul-financial-system-says-analyst">America&#8217;s strategic digital reserve</a>, citing <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42601193/senator-lummis-introduces-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-proposal">advocacy from political figures like Senator Cynthia Lummis</a> (R-Wyo.). He argues that Bitcoin's incorruptibility and robustness make it a compelling choice for nations seeking reliable economic reserves.
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Pinnacle West Capital's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNW#NYSE">PNW</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.52% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 4.08 million shares sold short, which is 4.12% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.45 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Pinnacle West Capital Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735061420_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pinnacle West Capital has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Pinnacle West Capital's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Pinnacle West Capital's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 1.99%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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ConocoPhillips's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COP#NYSE">COP</a>) short percent of float has fallen 42.71% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 14.25 million shares sold short, which is 1.1% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.6 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>ConocoPhillips Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735061415_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for ConocoPhillips has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing ConocoPhillips's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, ConocoPhillips's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 7.50%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Tomas Gorny didn't set out to be a billionaire. In fact, in 2001, he only wanted $5,000 a month to keep the lights on and his <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/real-estate/24/11/41977845/with-interest-rates-soaring-weekly-mortgage-demand-nosedives-11-a-warning-sign-for-the-real-estate-market">mortgage </a>paid. Fresh off losing nearly everything in the dot-com crash, the Polish immigrant had just $6,000 to his name and a simple dream: survival.
Fast-forward two decades, Gorny is the CEO and cofounder of Nextiva, a Scottsdale-based customer experience management firm valued at a staggering $2.7 billion. According to a company spokesperson, his personal net worth now surpasses $1 billion.&nbsp;
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Gorny's journey began in 1996 when he cofounded Internet Communications, a website-hosting startup. Two years later, the company sold for $6 million in cash and stock. When the buyer, Interliant, went public in 1999, Gorny's shares briefly made him a multimillionaire. But the dot-com crash wiped out all but $6,000 of his fortune.
&#8220;I never looked at it like, ‘I need to make the [millions] back.' It wasn't important to me," Gorny says. Instead, he doubled down on what he knew best: building. In 2001, he launched Ipower, a platform designed to help people and businesses create websites.&nbsp;
The tech industry was in shambles, but the internet itself was booming – global users had grown from just 16 million in 1995 to over 500 million by 2001.
Gorny started small, prioritizing steady profitability over explosive growth. His early customers brought in just enough to keep the company afloat. However, as his products improved, the business eventually attracted hundreds of new users daily.&nbsp;
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By 2007, Ipower was thriving and Gorny sold it to Endurance International for a reported $100 million. This strategic move gave both companies a competitive edge as giants like Google and Microsoft began dominating the market.
For Gorny, the sale wasn't about cashing out. "When you focus on building your business, your exit will be significantly better than you ever envisioned," he explains. That philosophy guided his next venture, Nextiva, which he cofounded in 2006.
Today, Nextiva is thriving in a customer experience management market projected to hit $70.2 billion by 2032, with a current CAGR of 17.5%, according to Fortune Business Insights.
Gorny's story echoes advice from fellow billionaire <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/10/41418553/mark-cuban-calls-warren-buffetts-buy-and-hold-strategy-a-crock-which-billionaires-investment-style-a">Mark Cuban</a>: "If you have an exit strategy, it's not an obsession," Cuban wrote in Entrepreneur magazine. Looking back, Gorny says financial success is just validation that they've done something right and different.
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Pentair's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PNR#NYSE">PNR</a>) short percent of float has fallen 16.93% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.01 million shares sold short, which is 1.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 1.74 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>Pentair Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735061410_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Pentair has declined since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to rise in the near-term but traders should be aware that less shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Pentair's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Pentair's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.35%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Truist Securities analyst Patrick Scholes reiterates Playa Hotels &amp; Resorts (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLYA#NASDAQ">PLYA</a>) with a Buy and maintains $13 price target.

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MINISO Group Holding (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNSO#NYSE">MNSO</a>) shares saw a rise on Tuesday following the grand opening of its &#8220;largest store&#8221; in Spain, marking a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/12/n42666929/european-debut-miniso-unveils-its-innovative-miniso-land-a-pioneering-ip-scenerio-retail-concept" rel="noreferrer noopener">significant milestone for the brand.</a>
Located in Madrid&#8217;s iconic Gran Via, this flagship store is also the first MINISO LAND store in Europe, introducing the brand&#8217;s innovative &#8220;IP theme park-style&#8221; shopping experience to the continent. This exciting concept allows customers to immerse themselves in MINISO&#8217;s popular IP collaborations, making shopping a fun and engaging event.
The new MINISO LAND store format, which first debuted in Shanghai, has generated tremendous buzz, breaking sales records in China.
The Madrid store, covering 1,100 square meters, is divided into themed zones, including Harry Potter, Stitch, and other popular IP collaborations. With more than 6,000 products, 70% of them are co-branded items featuring beloved characters from franchises such as Sanrio, Snoopy, and Disney.
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The store&#8217;s playful design also includes a blind box zone, cosmetic and fragrance areas, and unique photo spots, such as the Penpen Madrid tree-hugging design, perfect for sharing on social media.
This opening comes as MINISO continues its rapid expansion, with around 7,200 stores globally, including 260 in Europe. The Madrid flagship is the latest step in the brand&#8217;s strategy to bring its joyful and immersive shopping experience to more iconic locations worldwide.
&#8220;We&#8217;re thrilled to open a new MINISO flagship store in the heart of&nbsp;Madrid&#8217;s&nbsp;vibrant Gran Via commercial district, and to bring our MINISO LAND store format to&nbsp;Spain&nbsp;for the first time,&#8221; said&nbsp;Vincent Huang, General Manager of MINISO Overseas distributor markets and Vice President.
Price Action: MNSO shares are trading higher by 3.15% to $24.90 at last check Tuesday.
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Joby Aviation's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JOBY#NYSE">JOBY</a>) short percent of float has risen 3.69% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 75.90 million shares sold short, which is 16.57% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.25 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Joby Aviation Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735060522_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Joby Aviation has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Joby Aviation's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Joby Aviation's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 8.30%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Piper Sandler's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PIPR#NYSE">PIPR</a>) short percent of float has risen 7.2% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 290 thousand shares sold short, which is 2.68% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.5 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Piper Sandler Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735060517_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Piper Sandler has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Piper Sandler's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Piper Sandler's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 3.05%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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Peering Into Piper Sandler's Recent Short Interest

LandBridge's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LB#NYSE">LB</a>) short percent of float has risen 58.06% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 2.22 million shares sold short, which is 12.74% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 3.06 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>LandBridge Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1735060512_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for LandBridge has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing LandBridge's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, LandBridge's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 2.05%, which means the company has more short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

How Is The Market Feeling About LandBridge?

Stifel analyst Benjamin Nolan maintains Golar LNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GLNG#NASDAQ">GLNG</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $53 to $55.

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Cryptocurrency markets are trading higher on Christmas eve, prompting traders to predict a bullish end to the year.
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$98,100.74</td>
<td>+5%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Ethereum (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/eth/usd">ETH</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3,478.79</td>
<td>+4%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Solana (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/sol/usd">SOL</a>)</td>
<td> $196.49</td>
<td>+6%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>XRP (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/xrp/usd">XRP</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$2.31</td>
<td>+6.1%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.3338</td>
<td>+6.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Shiba Inu (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/shib/usd">SHIB</a>)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.0000231</td>
<td>+6.8%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
</figure>
Notable Statistics:
<ul>
<li>IntoTheBlock data shows large transaction volume increasing by 158.7%. Transactions greater than $100,000 are up from 7,495 to 10,784 in a single day. Exchanges netflows are down by 233.05%.</li>
<li>Coinglass data reports 88,733 traders were liquidated in the past 24 hours for $250.33 million.  </li>
</ul>
Notable Developments:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42667518/deribit-eyes-growth-in-asset-backed-crypto-with-pax-gold-debut">Deribit Eyes Growth In Asset-Backed Crypto With Pax Gold Debut</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42667932/did-vladimir-putin-just-ban-bitcoin-mining-in-russia-the-devil-is-in-the-details">Did Vladimir Putin Just Ban Bitcoin Mining In Russia? The Devil Is In The Details</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42665539/north-korean-hackers-suspected-presence-triggers-over-500-million-in-outflows-from-crypto-exchange">North Korean Hackers&#8217; Suspected Presence Triggers Over $500 Million In Outflows From Crypto Exchange</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/12/42666635/blackrocks-bitcoin-etf-could-outshine-sp-500-tracking-spy-to-become-top-investment-vehicle-but-it-will-take-a-long-time-says-prominent-analyst">Blackrock&#8217;s Bitcoin ETF Could Outshine S&amp;P 500-Tracking SPY To Become Top Investment Vehicle But It Will Take A &#8216;Long&#8217; Time, Says Prominent Analyst</a></li>
</ul>
Top Gainers:
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<td>Cryptocurrency</td>
<td>Price&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</td>
<td>Gains +/-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Pudgy Penguins (CRYPTO: PENGU)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$0.03587</td>
<td>+35.7%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Bitget Token (CRYPTO: )</td>
<td>&nbsp;$4.90</td>
<td>+21.9%</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Virtuals Protocol (CRYPTO: VIRTUAL)</td>
<td>&nbsp;$3.13&nbsp;</td>
<td>+20.6%</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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Trader Notes: Bitcoin prices are trading higher, and crypto trader Jelle has shared a straightforward strategy for navigating the market.
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="500" data-dnt="true">Bull market Christmasses tend to be wild. Bull market Januaries tend to be bullish. Keep it simple. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Bitcoin?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Bitcoin</a> <a href="https://t.co/Msb55w8EqN">pic.twitter.com/Msb55w8EqN</a>
&mdash; Jelle (@CryptoJelleNL) <a href="https://twitter.com/CryptoJelleNL/status/1871111818732798092?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Meanwhile, Rekt Capital <a href="https://x.com/rektcapital/status/1871577852291727666">observed</a> that Bitcoin attempted a relief rally yesterday but was rejected near recent lows. 
Today, it&#8217;s rebounding and testing former support levels, which now act as resistance. 
If resistance holds, further downside is likely. However, reclaiming these levels could signal a bullish reversal.
Trader Satoshi Flipper <a href="https://x.com/SatoshiFlipper/status/1871560106111914201">reflected</a> on Bitcoin&#8217;s recent 15% correction and altcoins dropping 25-50%. 
He questions whether this marks the local bottom or if future corrections will follow a similar pattern.
While its possible, certainty remains elusive. 
The trader wonders if history is repeating or rhyming, acknowledging it&#8217;s too early to draw conclusions. Investors can afford to wait, but traders remain cautious.
Read Next:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/12/42668043/if-you-gave-your-loved-ones-a-150-bitcoin-christmas-gift-in-2022-itd-be-worth-more-than-what-an-average-american-spends-on-the-holiday-in-2024">If You Gave Your Loved Ones A $150 Bitcoin Christmas Gift In 2022, It&#8217;d Be Worth More Than What An Average American Spends On The Holiday In 2024</a></li>
</ul>
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