Options Market Statistics: MicroStrategy Soars 8% After Boosting Bitcoin Holdings to $14.6 Billion; Options Pop


$NVIDIA Corp(NVDA)$   shares slightly fell 0.03% Friday to close at $119.1, with option volume of 4.14 million, and calls accounted for 60.3% of the volume. The $120 calls expiring September 20 lead the flow with the highest volume.

Nvidia's massive 140% stock rally this year significantly influences the S&P 500, accounting for about a quarter of the index's 17% gain. This was evident when Nvidia's 8.2% surge lifted the S&P 500 from a 1.6% loss to a 1.1% gain in one day. The chipmaker's dominance in AI applications boosts its market value and drives overall market movement, raising concerns about market vulnerability if Nvidia's performance falters. Nvidia's options trading has also magnified its stock movements, with a significant portion of daily trading volume in the options market. Analysts warn that a downturn in Nvidia could negatively impact the broader market, similar to past influences from stocks like Tesla.


$Altria(MO)$   shares rose 0.61% Friday to close at $52.96, with option volume of 1.07 million, and calls accounted for 98.4% of the volume. The $52.5 calls expiring March 21 2025 lead the flow with the highest volume.


$MicroStrategy(MSTR)$   shares surged 8.18% Friday to close at $141.47, with option volume of 0.45 million, and calls accounted for 82% of the volume. The $220 calls expiring October 18 lead the flow with the highest volume.

MicroStrategy shares surged over 8% on Friday after founder Michael Saylor announced a $1.1 billion bitcoin purchase, bringing the company's bitcoin holdings to 244,800 coins worth $14.6 billion. The stock has climbed 24% this week and 124% this year. Saylor revealed that the company's average purchase price for bitcoin over four years is $38,585 per coin, while bitcoin currently trades near $60,000. MicroStrategy, primarily known for its enterprise software, has become a major proxy for bitcoin, holding the largest corporate stash of the cryptocurrency. Saylor emphasized that MicroStrategy aims to bridge traditional investors and bitcoin, offering a diversified way to invest in the digital asset. Despite the rally, the stock remains 26% below its March high, closing at $141.47 on Friday. MicroStrategy's performance outpaces bitcoin's 35% rise this year, providing investors with leveraged exposure and potential downside protection.



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