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A Closer Look at GameStop's Options Market Dynamics
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A Closer Look at GameStop's Options Market Dynamics
Dec 31, 2024 7:20 AM

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bearish move on GameStop ( GME ). Our analysis of options history for GameStop ( GME ) revealed 8 unusual trades.

Delving into the details, we found 25% of traders were bullish, while 37% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 3 were puts, with a value of $99,690, and 5 were calls, valued at $156,215.

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 $24.0 to $125.0 for GameStop ( GME ) during the past quarter.

Volume & Open Interest Trends

In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for GameStop ( GME ) options trades today is 34087.33 with a total volume of 2,429.00.

In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for GameStop's ( GME ) big money trades within a strike price range of $24.0 to $125.0 over the last 30 days.

GameStop Call and Put Volume: 30-Day Overview

Significant Options Trades Detected:

Symbol PUT/CALL Trade Type Sentiment Exp. Date Ask Bid Price Strike Price Total Trade Price Open Interest Volume
GME CALL SWEEP BEARISH 01/17/25 $0.38 $0.37 $0.37 $125.00 $37.0K 145.8K 1.3K
GME PUT SWEEP NEUTRAL 06/20/25 $3.8 $3.4 $3.61 $24.00 $36.1K 190 200
GME PUT SWEEP NEUTRAL 06/20/25 $4.55 $2.48 $3.5 $24.00 $34.8K 190 100
GME CALL TRADE NEUTRAL 01/17/25 $3.95 $3.75 $3.85 $30.00 $34.2K 30.7K 53
GME CALL SWEEP BULLISH 01/17/25 $3.8 $3.65 $3.75 $30.00 $30.0K 30.7K 250

About GameStop

GameStop Corp ( GME ) is a U.S. multichannel video game, consumer electronics, and services retailer. The company operates across Europe, Canada, Australia, and the United States. GameStop ( GME ) sells new and second-hand video game hardware, physical and digital video game software, and video game accessories, mainly through GameStop ( GME ), EB Games, and Micromania stores and international e-commerce sites. The majority of sales are from the United States.

GameStop's Current Market Status

Currently trading with a volume of 382,021, the GME's price is up by 0.12%, now at $32.05.

RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.

Anticipated earnings release is in 84 days.

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.

Options trading presents higher risks and potential rewards. Astute traders manage these risks by continually educating themselves, adapting their strategies, monitoring multiple indicators, and keeping a close eye on market movements. Stay informed about the latest GameStop ( GME ) options trades with real-time alerts from Benzinga Pro.

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