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Unusual Call Options Activity Today

Sudden spikes in call option trading can be one of the earliest signs that bullish sentiment is building in a stock.

When call volume jumps well above normal levels, it often means traders are actively positioning for upside—whether in response to news, earnings expectations, or shifting market momentum. Because options offer leveraged exposure, this activity can reflect high conviction moves rather than casual interest.

For investors, tracking unusual call activity is a way to see where attention—and capital—is flowing in real time. It can help surface stocks gaining momentum before large price moves occur, confirm strengthening trends, or generate new ideas worth deeper research.

Not every surge in call volume leads to gains, but consistently watching where bullish bets are increasing can provide valuable insight into market sentiment and emerging opportunities.

CompanyCurrent PriceToday's Call Options VolumeAverage Options VolumePercentage Increase
Relative to Avg. Volume
Average Stock VolumeIndicator(s)
Bitdeer Technologies Group stock logo
BTDR
Bitdeer Technologies Group
$17.83
+1.0%
121,56745,110169.5%11.63 million
TMC the metals company Inc. stock logo
TMC
TMC the metals
$5.43
+5.8%
38,89816,433136.7%5.99 million
Amkor Technology, Inc. stock logo
AMKR
Amkor Technology
$82.78
+8.7%
12,4368,42547.6%5.03 million
Definium Therapeutics, Inc. stock logo
DFTX
Definium Therapeutics
$24.75
+2.7%
8,1301,451460.3%2.08 million
WBI stock logo
WBI
WBI
$32.53
+6.7%
7,6221345588.1%552,553
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF stock logo
ICLN
iShares Global Clean Energy ETF
$20.92
+0.9%
7,0441,430392.6%5.79 million
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
$4.31
+2.6%
6,2312,417157.8%2.43 million
Compass, Inc. stock logo
COMP
Compass
$8.60
+1.7%
26,5995,200411.5%11.74 million
Robinhood Markets, Inc. stock logo
HOOD
Robinhood Markets
$93.19
+1.0%
415,760311,31433.6%27.96 million
UnitedHealth Group Incorporated stock logo
UNH
UnitedHealth Group
$408.34
+0.7%
215,33097,964119.8%6.74 million
Southwest Airlines Co. stock logo
LUV
Southwest Airlines
$45.50
+2.7%
36,18219,74783.2%5.97 million
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF stock logo
EEM
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF
$67.88
+0.6%
903,918232,361289.0%38.64 million
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF stock logo
EWZ
iShares MSCI Brazil ETF
$35.10
+0.8%
866,959139,917519.6%33.99 million
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF stock logo
EFA
iShares MSCI EAFE ETF
$105.02
+0.3%
254,38470,938258.6%20.13 million
Altria Group, Inc. stock logo
MO
Altria Group
$71.83
+0.6%
243,40719,6111141.2%7.37 million
Merck & Co., Inc. stock logo
MRK
Merck & Co., Inc.
$119.05
-1.4%
170,44130,710455.0%10.16 million

Frequently Asked Questions

Unusual call options activity happens when call trading volume in a stock jumps well above its normal level, which can signal rising bullish interest or a meaningful catalyst.

It can help surface stocks where traders are making aggressive upside bets, which may point to momentum, conviction, or an upcoming event worth researching.

No. It shows elevated positioning, not a guaranteed outcome. Options activity is a signal to investigate, not a prediction by itself.

Large call volume can follow news, analyst changes, technical breakouts, sector momentum, or other events that make traders more bullish on a stock.

Stock volume measures shares traded. Unusual call activity measures options contracts traded relative to that stock’s normal options volume.

Use it as a starting point: review the stock, check the options chain, understand the strategy, and model the trade before acting.