Spotlight on BP: Analyzing the Surge in Options Activity

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on BP.

Looking at options history for BP BP we detected 13 trades.

If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 61% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 38% with bearish.

From the overall spotted trades, 8 are puts, for a total amount of $1,021,107 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $264,486.

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 $30.0 to $47.0 for BP during the past quarter.

Volume & Open Interest Trends

Examining the volume and open interest provides crucial insights into stock research. This information is key in gauging liquidity and interest levels for BP's options at certain strike prices. Below, we present a snapshot of the trends in volume and open interest for calls and puts across BP's significant trades, within a strike price range of $30.0 to $47.0, over the past month.

BP Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days

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Noteworthy Options Activity:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
BP PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $45.00 $292.3K 690 0
BP PUT TRADE BULLISH 01/16/26 $45.00 $292.3K 690 0
BP PUT SWEEP BULLISH 12/20/24 $37.00 $145.2K 1.0K 0
BP PUT SWEEP BEARISH 01/16/26 $47.00 $144.1K 1.3K 0
BP CALL TRADE BULLISH 03/15/24 $36.00 $76.5K 0 0

About BP

BP is an integrated oil and gas company that explores for, produces, and refines oil around the world. In 2022, it produced 1.1 million barrels of liquids and 6.9 billion cubic feet of natural gas per day. At the end of 2022, reserves stood at 7.2 billion barrels of oil equivalent, 56% of which are liquids. The company operates refineries with a capacity of 1.6 million barrels of oil per day. BP also holds a 20% ownership interest in Rosneft, which it plans to exit.

After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding BP, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.

Where Is BP Standing Right Now?

  • Currently trading with a volume of 2,769,135, the BP's price is up by 1.94%, now at $35.71.
  • RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.
  • Anticipated earnings release is in 54 days.

Trading options involves greater risks but also offers the potential for higher profits. Savvy traders mitigate these risks through ongoing education, strategic trade adjustments, utilizing various indicators, and staying attuned to market dynamics. Keep up with the latest options trades for BP with Benzinga Pro for real-time alerts.

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