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•  22 Dec 2025
 

•   AMAT  
   
  +0.32%
•   AXON  
   
  -1.44%
•   CAT  
   
  +0.04%
•   IONQ  
   
  -4.47%
•   ISRG  
   
  -0.41%

$AMAT saw notable whale positioning as options traders leaned cautiously bearish despite the stock trading in an uptrend. While calls dominated in number and dollar value, a higher percentage of bearish positioning suggests hedging or expectations for consolidation. The targeted price range between $180 and $310 shows traders are preparing for wide swings rather than a quiet grind.

$AXON attracted attention with a smaller but meaningful cluster of unusual trades pointing to mixed-to-bearish sentiment. Deep-pocketed traders appear to be bracing for volatility, with positioning spread across a broad range from $390 to $690. This kind of range implies uncertainty around timing but confidence that a significant move could emerge.

$CAT displayed more balanced options activity, with bullish and bearish sentiment nearly even. Calls outweighed puts in volume, and the underlying uptrend remains intact, suggesting that traders may be positioning for continuation while protecting against a pullback after a strong run.

$IONQ stood out with heavy and aggressive options flow, reflecting heightened speculation in the quantum computing space. Despite the sharp move higher, bearish positioning remained elevated, indicating traders may be fading the rally or betting on extreme volatility within a very wide price range.

$ISRG experienced consistent unusual activity, with calls outweighing puts in dollar value even as sentiment leaned slightly bearish. Traders appear to be actively managing exposure within a $400 to $700 range, signaling expectations for continued movement rather than stagnation in this high-growth medical technology name.

$LC showed a more optimistic tone in options trading, with bullish sentiment clearly outweighing bearish bets. Traders appear to be targeting a tighter range between $17 and $23, suggesting confidence in steady upside rather than explosive volatility.

$LEU reflected bullish conviction from high-rolling investors despite the stock trending lower in the short term. Call-heavy positioning and a very wide target range indicate traders may be looking beyond near-term weakness toward longer-term upside catalysts.

$MA saw strong and sustained unusual options activity, with bullish positioning clearly dominant. The wide price range targeted by traders highlights expectations for continued relevance and resilience, even as the stock trades sideways at elevated levels.

$PANW drew caution from options traders, with bearish sentiment outweighing bullish bets and a downtrend still in place. The concentration of trades within defined ranges suggests traders are watching for either a breakdown or a volatility-driven reversal tied to cybersecurity spending trends.

$TSLA dominated the options landscape with an extraordinary volume of trades. Calls vastly outweighed puts in dollar terms, even as sentiment remained evenly split. This reflects Tesla role as a volatility magnet, where traders are positioning for big moves in either direction rather than making one-sided bets.

$VALE rounded out the list with relatively smaller but clearly bullish options activity. Traders focused on a modest price range, suggesting expectations for continued strength tied to commodities and global demand rather than speculative excess.

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